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The Homelessness Reduction Act isn't working
It won't solve rough sleeping without proper funding

17 September, 2019

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We're missing opportunities to help the most vulnerable
Our new research into female homelessness

17 September, 2019

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Real-life Stories

Becky's story: "Porchlight have taught me that not everyone’s bad”
It has taken a long time, but she is finally trusting people again.

17 September, 2019

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Kent has a hidden female homelessness crisis
We've produced a report on this urgent issue

17 September, 2019

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Ending housing benefit discrimination
The government wants to stop this unfair treatment

17 September, 2019

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Professionals

We've been awarded a new contract
We're leading a new homelessness service in east and mid Kent

17 September, 2019

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Fundraising

Barretts uses panto to help homelessness
A charity performance of Cinderella raised £5,780

17 September, 2019

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Fundraising

Property firm helping us tackle homelessness
Azure Property Consultants will help fund our life saving services

16 September, 2019

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Extra funding for NHS homeless support
Additional £30 million will go towards health of rough sleepers

16 September, 2019

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