Housing Charities That specialise in Temporary or emergency housing

'TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTUAL VALUES OF TOWNS AND CITIES, PARTICULARLY BY PROVIDING YOUTH HOSTELS OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THEM IN THEIR TRAVELS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.'

Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.

We provide refuge space for Latin American women and children in the UK who flee domestic violence. Our Advice and Information Centre provides advocacy and support for women who are not ready yet to leave abusive relationships or might not be eligible to live in the refuge. We recently took on floating support and we are part of the Islington BME Outreach Project.

Nottinghamshire Women's Aid was established to support women, children and young people who had experienced domestic abuse be it physical, emotional and/or sexual. This includes emergency refuge accommodation, supported housing, IDVA , floating support and sanctuary schemes. There is a women, children and young people's centre offering information, support, OFSTED creche and social activities.

Provision of advice, support and safe temporary accommodation for women and their children ( men on an outreach basis) who are or have been experiencing domestic abuse.

LONDON BLACK WOMEN'S PROJECT (LBWP) PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES UNDER A FRAMEWORK TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS: EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION AND HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES, COUNSELLING, SERVICE FOR YOUNG WOMEN AND GIRLS INCLUDING SUPPORT GROUPS, AND LEGAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION.IN ADDITION LBWP PROVIDES CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING TO PROFESSIONALS, RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT.

I Choose Freedom is a charity that provides refuge and a path to freedom for survivors of domestic abuse. We have three refuges that house women and children. As part of our Refuge for All project, we also offer self-contained units to support any survivor.

Support, advice, counselling and therapy for women and children exposed to Domestic Violence. Raising awareness among others in the community to relieve and educate about the impact of Domestic Violence through talks and training. Developing and delivering relating to Domestic Abuse schools programmes across county to offer safe relationship information to secondary school young people

Domestic violence service provision including women's refuge accommodation, drop in centre, floating support services, children's services, counselling service, parenting service, group work and training provision.

We are an independent local provider of temporary housing and support to young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or in need of housing related support. Our role is to enable young people and young families to define, establish and maintain their own home.Doorstep exists to fight homelessness and empower vulnerable young people to fulfil their potential and transform their lives.

Our mission is to support homeless families by providing emergency accommodation and education in basic/other life and social skills to enable families to get back on to the social ladder.

SCMSH Ltd provides supported accommodation to homeless individuals with multiple complex needs in Stockton-On-Tees. Accommodation is provided at Bridge House Hostel, offering 28 bedrooms. Support staff provide support onsite and through facilitated support with partner agencies in the local community.

The general objects of the trust are religious and charitable, in connection with the advancement of the Roman Catholic faith in England and Wales.The object of the charity is to promote the charitable work of Our Lady of Fidelity, maintain and develop the Norwood site, the operation of the St Mary's Family Centre, the training of Sisters and the support of a religious house and Hostel in India

Provision of refuge accommodation and community support for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Provision of education and support to the abusive partners and ex-partners of men and women fleeing domestic abuse.

The provision of refuge accommodation for the female victims of domestic abuse and their children. Also for male and female victims, telephone help lines, counselling and support services and community outreach and development workers.

We are a short to medium term homeless hostel providing support for men, aged 25-60, in Watford with complex needs; primarily homelessness, drug and alcohol issues. We provide 24-hr support, in-house therapists, self-help strategies, supportive group work, signposting to external services, assistance with maximising benefits, advice on education and training and follow on support / resettlement.

Wycombe Women's Aid provides independent, specialist services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence.We provide safe, temporary and emergency accommodation as well as practical and emotional support within the refuge and through outreach in the local community.Our services are underpinned by an equal opportunities approach & shaped by a feminist, trauma informed ethos.

The protection of horses and smaller animals from ill usage, cruelty and suffering by the provision and maintenance of an animal refuge and such other facilities.

Objective is to work for the promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of women and children experiencing domestic violence, by the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. The Charity provides temporary accommodation and is specialised primarily but not exclusive to needs of Black and Ethnic Minority women and children.

We provide support and accommodation for people affected by Domestic Abuse. We offer temporary accommodation in a safe and supportive refuge where women and their children can recover from the traumatic effects of Domestic Abuse and make informed choices. We also offer a range of community services, courses and counselling to support women to rebuild their lives after abuse.

The provision of hostel accommodation for single young people aged 16-35. We provide a hall, lounge, training room for the use of the Ripon community. Our own work includes a drama club for young people aged 11-16 and a parent and toddler group.

Colchester Emergency Night Shelter provides short-term emergency accommodation and meals to single homeless persons, normally for up to 28 days. During their stay, staff work intensively with residents to ensure that they receive the right benefits, to help them to access support to address other needs and to find appropriate and sustainable accommodation.

To provide refuge accommodation with associated support services, information and advocacy to women and children who are living with or have experienced domestic abuse. Aftercare and resettlement to women who have left the refuge. Outreach support to women and children living in the Newark & Sherwood area. Awareness raising information to Agencies and individuals.

YMCA has a homeless hostel for young men aged 16-35 with ongoing support. We also provide a centre based community centre which offers a range of facilities which includes a computer suite, climbing wall, gym facilities and training rooms. YMCA Port Talbot offers a range of services which includes education/training, sporting, health/fitness and cultural activities.

We hold services for public worship each Sunday. We also run regular youth and children's clubs, language classes, a foodbank, a toddlers group, a sewing class and a night shelter for the homeless through the winter.