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.

The relief and rehabilitation of persons in necessitous circumstances in the City of Birmingham and in particular by the provision of accommodation and associated facilities upon terms appropriate to their means calculated to alleviate their need.

Julian House provides a range of services to socially excluded people across the South West; particularly in the areas of homelessness, domestic abuse and community rehabilitation. We operate a range of supported housing projects, emergency hostel accommodation, advice services, assertive outreach support and a number of social enterprises. Not just changing lives. Often saving lives

Provision of support,and emergency services to vulnerable women and children experiencing rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse. Services include provision of emergency accommodation, floating support services, community support and counselling. Services also include development with agencies to raise awareness of domestic abuse and develop support systems to enable them to access SWA services.

Southern Domestic Abuse Service provides inclusive services services to women, children, young people & men affected by domestic abuse. Services include: Refuge accommodation, Community based outreach services, IDVA Services, Women only group work, Specialist work with children/young people, FGM Community Work/Development, work with perpetrators, domestic abuse preventative work and training.

BSWAID is working with women and children affected by domestic violence by:offering safe temporary accommodation, appropriate and accessible support services includingsupporting women in accessing justice system. The charity raises awareness and promotes action against Domestic violence and promotes policy and best practice that responds to women and children's needs.

Provision of housing related support (refuge support) and support in the community for women and their children escaping domestic abuse. Outreach support and help line for domestic abuse victims living in the community.IDVA service to support domestic abuse victims in legal and court processes.Early Support service for children living in the community and at risk of domestic violence.

Provides refuge accommodation, advice, advocacy, and practical support for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse.

Homeless Oxfordshire exists to help homeless people by providing accommodation and support towards independence.

ST GEORGE'S CRYPT PROVIDES PRACTICAL CARE AND SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS, DESTITUTE AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE. IT OPERATES IN THE LEEDS AREA. THE CRYPT RUNS ONE HOSTEL FOR PEOPLE WITH A BACKGROUND OF ADDICTION; IT ALSO PROMOTES A PROGRAMME OF TRAINING AND ENGAGEMENT AND ACTIVELY PROMOTES RESETTLEMENT. THE CRYPT IS A FAITH-BASED CHARITY.THE CHARITY ALSO RUNS THREE SHOPS .

SPEAR exists to enable homeless people in South and West London find secure accommodation. We develop and deliver solutions with community partners. We believe that homelessness isn't just a housing problem, it has a range of causes and is often an experience of isolation, hopelessness or self-doubt. That's why, beyond a roof overhead, we promote community involvement and personal development.

St Petrocs provides services in support of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including outreach, resettlement, emergency accommodation and supported accommodation. We provide access to advice, support, and medical services at our resource centres and have a counselling service. We also have an employment and training programme for our residents.

i)To relieve the needs of people from minority ethnic communities who have suffered from domestic abuse including other forms of violence by the provision of temporary accommodation in Wales.ii)To provide specialist support to people from minority ethnic communities.iii)To advance the education of the general public concerning the needs of such people from minority ethnic communities.

A parish church of the Church of England, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, we maintain regular public Christian worship; provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation; pastoral work; teaching and debating Christianity through sermons, groups, courses and events. We host a night shelter for the homeless, a free drop-in counselling service, and provide support to asylum seekers.

CWA provides support to women (& their children) affected by all forms of VAWDASV. Refuge accommodation, complex needs, 24/7 Crisis, drop in, Community Support, ISVA, counselling, CYP support, group education/training opportunities.

Shap provides a range of supported housing services across Merseyside. These services range from the provision of emergency accommodation for young homeless people to specialist support for young parents. We work in communities to support people who have been homeless or who are vulnerable because of mental health issues, drug or alcohol use or other factors.

To provide information, support and, if necessary, refuge accommodation to people who have, or, who are, suffering domestic abuse.

QVSR, or the 'Queen Vic', as it is more familiarly known, has been the Seamen's Mission of the Methodist Church since 1843, and is now the last remaining maritime charity providing accommodation and support for seafarers in the East End of London. It is also the largest seafaring hostel of its kind in the UK with accommodation for over 170 men.

The principal activity of the charity is to provide temporary accommodation & other services to adults and children who have suffered or are exposed to domestic violence & abuse

Sunday and midweek worship as part of the Church of England. Mission and outreach activities include a weekly Foodbank in association with Hackney Food Bank, a winter night shelter and Credit Union. Other activities include outreach to youth and children, and pastoral care for people within the parish.

The Charity provides support for women and children who have suffered, and are suffering, or are in danger of suffering violence, abuse or neglect by perpetrators known to them by providing refuge and outreach services in the community. The charity also raises awareness on domestic violence with the public. The charity runs a museum of womens suffrage and provides space for social engagement

Supporting women and children or their dependants who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. Operating a 24 hour freephone helpline, a drop in service, outreach support for women and children, independent domestic violence advocate service, RISE support schemes, refuge provision, pets fostering scheme and domestic violence training for individuals and agencies.

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE SUFFERING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE/ABUSE. TO ENABLE SUCH PEOPLE TO REMAIN SAFE IN THEIR OWN HOMES. TO INCREASE THAT SAFETY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF, ONE FRONT DOOR HELPLINE, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION, CHALLENGING PERPETRATORS, SUPPORT WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP, INFLUENCING POLICY AND CAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGE.

We represent and campaign for our member services across Wales who provide frontline support to survivors of all forms of violence against women & girls-Delivery of the Live Fear Free Helpline, providing first contact advice and signposting to ongoing support such as refuge and advocacy-Training-Campaigning and consultancy on relevant policy-Community engagement and fundraising