UK Housing Online: Featured Websites

Section: Homelessness Services

CENTREPOINT

Centrepoint is a national charity working to improve the lives of socially excluded, homeless young people.

Its website gives an understanding of the accommodation-based services offered, which include emergency night shelters and short-stay hostels, foyers and supported flats.

The website also provides access to the Charity's policy and research work.

Contact Details

Tel: 0845 466 3400

info@centrepoint.org

www.centrepoint.org.uk

CRASH

CRASH is the construction and property industry charity for the homeless. It harnesses the skills, products, talents and goodwill of the industry to improve buildings and premises for voluntary agencies working with homeless people, throughout the UK.

It's comprehensive website lists homelessness projects the charity is assisting with the help of the building industry.

Contact Details

Tel: 020 8742 0717

info@crash.org.uk

www.crash.org.uk

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Contact Details

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Tel: 01953 483695

info@destin.co.uk

www.destin.co.uk

FEANTSA

FEANTSA, the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless, is an umbrella of not-for-profit organisations which participate in or contribute to the fight against homelessness in Europe.

It is the only major European network that focuses exclusively on homelessness at European level.

Contact Details

Tel: +32 (0)2 538 66 69

information@feantsa.org

www.feantsa.org

HOMELESS LINK

Homeless Link is the national membership organisation for frontline homelessness agencies in England. Its mission is to be a catalyst that will help to bring an end to homelessness.

As well as frontline homelessness agencies, members include statutory organisations and individuals who work or research within the homelessness sector.

Contact Details

Tel: 20 7840 4430

www.homeless.org.uk

SHELTER

Shelter understands the damage that bad housing causes and so, we are working hard to ensure that everyone has a suitable, decent and affordable home.

Find out more about what we do, our products and services, and how you can get in touch with us by visiting our website.