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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity

@smitfcharity.bsky.social

We work with frontline workers and organisations to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home. Find out more: www.smitfc.org #homelessness

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity@smitfcharity.bsky.social · 6d ago

Mental health and #homelessness are closely connected, especially for young people. With youth homelessness continuing to rise, it's more important than ever that young people can access the support they need, when they need it. https://loom.ly/v9PC0Ok

Youth Homelessness & Mental Health 2026 | St Martin’s Charity

A closer look at how mental health issues contribute to and are worsened by youth homelessness—and what we can do to address this crisis.

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity@smitfcharity.bsky.social · last wk.

Homelessness is rising across the UK, but behind every statistic is a person or family. This @bigissue.com article breaks down the latest facts and figures, helping to show the scale of the challenge and why action to prevent homelessness is so important. Read more: https://loom.ly/r0t_nLE

Homelessness facts and stats: The damning numbers you need to know

Experts worry about a looming crisis of homelessness. These are the rough sleeping figures and homelessness facts you need to know.

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity@smitfcharity.bsky.social · 2w ago

The new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has pledged to end rough sleeping. With 4,793 people sleeping rough on a single night in autumn 2025–the highest figure on record–there's no time to lose. We welcome this commitment & will work with Government to help deliver the homes & support people need.

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity@smitfcharity.bsky.social · 4w ago

Frontline workers are clear: finding suitable housing is one of the biggest challenges they face. Our Access to Accommodation fund was created in response to this, supporting smaller charities to unlock or create housing in their communities. https://loom.ly/fcCHvzk

Access to Accommodation Fund: New Housing Solutions | St Martin's Charity

Eight grassroots organisations have been funded through our Access to Accommodation fund to create new housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness.

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity@smitfcharity.bsky.social · 4w ago

At St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, we know that frontline workers are the key to helping people move away from homelessness. In 2025/26, we: 🎓 Trained 702 frontline workers 🗣️ Brought together 1,358 staff together to learn and support each other 📢 Hosted our Annual Conference for 428 attendees

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity@smitfcharity.bsky.social · last mo.

One in three care-experienced young people experiences homelessness within two years of leaving care. Without stable housing, trusted relationships or the right support, too many young people are being set up to fail. Read more: https://loom.ly/DKMqQkE

Support for Care-Experienced Young People Facing Homelessness | St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity

Care-experienced young people are at greater risk of homelessness. Learn why, explore the barriers they face, and discover how organisations are stepping in to support them.

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity@smitfcharity.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Many women experiencing homelessness are missing from official figures because they're forced to stay hidden. This BBC article highlights why work like the Women's Rough Sleeping Census, led by our partner Basis Yorkshire in Leeds, is so important. Full article: https://loom.ly/MblCwGo

More women sleeping rough than official figures suggest, charities warn

Two thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method.

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity@smitfcharity.bsky.social · 2mo ago

For some women, #homelessness is not only about losing a home. It can also mean losing their children. In this blog, we look at the trauma of removal, the risk of repeat removals, and why prevention, stable #housing and trauma-informed support are so important. Read more: https://loom.ly/LBs534Q

Women’s Homelessness and Child Removal - St Martin-in-the-Fields

When women experience homelessness, the risk of child removal rises sharply. We explore the scale of the issue, its impact, and what needs to change.

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity@smitfcharity.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Through our Access to Accommodation fund, Zinthiya Trust will provide safe, shared housing for up to 30 women over three years, alongside support with employment, financial independence and tenancy readiness. Read more: https://loom.ly/w7oxOq8

Zinthiya Trust - St Martin-in-the-Fields

Funded through the Access to Accommodation Fund, Zinthiya Trust’s Move On Pilot will create safe, supported housing for women fleeing abuse with no recourse to public funds.

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