by Policy | Jul 25, 2024 | News
On Thursday 25 July, Homeless Connect had the opportunity to meet with the Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, at the Department’s offices at Clare House. The constructive and helpful discussion focused on three issues. Supporting People funding and...
by Policy | Jul 23, 2024 | News
Overnight on Tuesday 22 July, the Welcome Organisation site on Townsend street was significantly damaged after a car was rammed in to the building and set alight. Nicola McCrudden, CEO of Homeless Connect said: “This arson attack on the Welcome Organisation is...
by Policy | Jun 13, 2024 | News
Over 5,000 children living in temporary accommodation in NI Today, the Department for Communities published the latest homelessness statistics for Northern Ireland. The figures show that in April this year there were 5,106 children living in in temporary...
by Policy | Jun 7, 2024 | News
Housing and homelessness sector leaders outline ‘grave concerns’ at social housing new starts figure for 2024/5 The leaders of four leading homelessness and housing sector representatives have written to the First and Deputy First Ministers outlining their ‘grave...
by Policy | Jun 6, 2024 | News
CRISPP Co-chairs welcome news of additional funding for Supporting People Programme On Wednesday 5 June, the Minister for Communities announced that the Supporting People Programme will receive an additional £4.8 million in 2024/5 in addition to the baseline figure...
