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Sleeping rough in London has dropped 10% year on year, but is 47% up on 2016. We are ready to support Andy Burnham's plan to end rough sleeping in England. Unfreezing housing benefit is crucial, as is investing in affordable homes rather than temporary fixes. https://bit.ly/4pOc203

New London rough sleeping stats show Andy Burnham's challenge

New rough sleeping stats in London show a steep fall but thousands remain on the streets as Andy Burnham aims to tackle street homelessness.

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"Housing is a right not a fight" https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/24/can-andy-burnham-really-end-rough-sleeping

‘It’s generations of decline’: can Andy Burnham really end rough sleeping?

Outreach workers on the frontline of England’s homelessness crisis react to PM’s flagship policy pledge

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An important read from our CEO, Matt Downie, on the opportunity ahead to make real progress towards ending homelessness. Take a look at his latest article in the New Statesman: www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/po...

Finally, a Prime Minister who prioritises homelessness

Andy Burnham's promise to adpot a national "Housing First" philosophy offers us hope, but radical change is required

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We welcome Angela Rayner back as Housing Secretary. Angela has secured a commitment of £39 billion for social & affordable homes & is focussed on tackling the housing crisis. We will work with Angela on the PM’s pledge to end rough sleeping & deliver more social & council homes.

Just minutes into his new job as PM, Andy Burnham made tackling homelessness a priority, pledging to end rough sleeping in his first speech. That's hugely positive for our prospects of ending homelessness. We stand ready to support every step of the way.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: We have a new Prime Minister. Here's why it matters for homelessness. In recent weeks, Andy Burnham said he wants to "adopt a national housing first philosophy". This would be transformational in tackling homelessness in England. But what does it mean?

Demand for our support is growing daily. We need to help more people and with a single click, you can make that happen. Tick the Gift Aid box when donating &, for every four people it helps, the tax man will help a fifth! And it's free! Find out more: https://bit.ly/4biDFZd

The Women & Equalities Select Committee's report echoes our own research; Black people are disproportionately affected by homelessness. The Gov must acknowledge how racism, inequality & housing are interconnected & introduce reforms to end homelessness, for everyone. https://bit.ly/4aYvdOx

Black homelessness - Committees - UK Parliament

This inquiry examines why and how Black people face disproportionate risks of homelessness. It will also consider what measures the Government should include in its upcoming cross-departmental homeles...

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Society spends billions managing homelessness instead of ending it. Our next PM can bring hope to our communities through a Housing First philosophy which ensures everyone has a safe, affordable home instead of relying on poor-quality temp accommodation https://bit.ly/4yksp8l

Calls for radical action as Burnham told homelessness in England may rise 25% by 2030

Exclusive: Report warns an additional 50,000 people could be added to current record figure without bold policies

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Hey @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social players! Ambassador @aakinwo.bsky.social has a message for you! Since 2018, players have raised nearly £20 million to support Crisis. Thanks to them we've helped more people get out of homelessness & worked to prevent & end homelessness for good. Thank you all❤️

As Prime Minister, Andy Burnham intends to adopt a ‘national housing first philosophy’ on the premise ‘everything starts with a good home’. Crisis's Francesca Albanese & Fiona Colley from Homeless Link explore the implications a Housing First policy could have for England. https://bit.ly/4vrXoNd

Andy Burnham's Housing First philosophy - Red Brick

Fiona Colley from Homeless Link and Francesca Albanese from Crisis on what Andy's Burnham's call for a "national Housing First philosophy" means for England

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Whether you got a ballot place in the @londonmarathon.bsky.social or not, you can still join Team Crisis. Running for charity is the ultimate way to do the London Marathon. And it's even better knowing you’ll be helping people leave homelessness behind. Join us: https://bit.ly/4vq56aH

We've joined with @citizensadvice.bsky.social, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, Just Life, @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social, @centrepointuk.bsky.social, @stmungos.bsky.social, @independentage.bsky.social & NRLA to report on the devastating impact of freezing LHA. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Less than 2% of rents affordable for benefit claimants, report warns

People are being forced into a ‘cycle of debt, poverty and homelessness’, a charity chief said

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Huge thanks @specsaversuk.bsky.social for funding a transformation of our Crisis Edinburgh Skylight garden! 🪴 Very nearly finished, the garden will provide a peaceful space where Crisis members can relax, connect with others, and access our vital support and services.

For too long, housing benefit has not kept pace with soaring rents. This is driving record numbers of people into homelessness as they're priced out of their homes. The government must unfreeze housing benefit urgently so it covers the true cost of renting. Everyone needs a home.

Millions of us are affected by the housing emergency. You never know what someone is going through. Be kind.

The Vagrancy Act has been scrapped. But how did a law that criminalised homelessness survive for more than 200 years? Watch to learn more about the Act, the campaign to scrap it and how Crisis supporters, alongside a coalition of organisations and campaigners, helped make this change possible▶️

🚨 Breaking news: from today, it's no longer a crime to sleep rough in England and Wales. The Vagrancy Act has finally been repealed. For more than 200 years, this archaic law criminalised people for sleeping rough or begging. But no more.

"Homelessness is one of the biggest social problems we face, & we will never solve it with sticking plaster solutions." At a time of change, Matt Downie argues a new PM's commitment to tackle homelessness will be a defining test of their values & vision. https://bit.ly/4f3zG4F

Why we need political will and higher ambition on homelessness

I’ve had the privilege of working in homelessness for more than a decade. But in the last few months, I have seen cases that I never thought we would tolerat...

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Football is about more than the final score. Having a safe, stable home gives people the foundation to rebuild their lives and return to the things they love. This World Cup, we're celebrating the role that sport can play in helping people feel part of something again.

.@mattdownie.bsky.social spoke to Andrew Marr yesterday about the heatwave endangering people sleeping rough. Councils must activate their severe weather protocols & bring people out of the heat. If you’re concerned about someone, contact https://thestreetlink.org.uk/. In an emergency call 999.

It can’t go on like this, can it?​ It can. But it doesn’t have to.​ By;​ 👉building more social homes, 👉fixing the welfare system, 👉and ensuring proper support systems are in place,​ homelessness can be ended for good.​ Data source: England Homeless Monitor 2025, Crisis UK

Temperatures will hit record highs this week. We’re urging local authorities to activate severe weather plans and protect people from extreme heat. Look out for one another. Report concerns via Streetlink (England & Wales) or Simon Community (Scotland). Call 999 in an emergency.

In the UK, people from the LGBTQ+ community are more at risk of homelessness than the general population. Unfortunately, discrimination still prevents people from having a safe and stable place to live. Nobody should be kicked out for coming out. Everyone needs a home.

Renters – is your landlord selling or moving back in? Following the Renters’ Rights Act changes last month, here are 5 things you need to know 🚨 For more, see our renters’ guide produced with TDS Charitable Foundation: https://bit.ly/4a9XX6x

Coming home is a whole team effort.​ With public backing and political will, together, we will end homelessness.

If the government’s proposed digital ID system works for those most often shut out of the system, it will work for everyone. The experiences of people facing homelessness must be front and centre. 1/2