People At Risk

What do we support?

We make grants to organisations which help people at risk to access support, secure permanent accommodation, regain economic independence and reconnect with important family and social networks. Over several years we have provided considerable help to homelessness projects which recognise that providing housing is only part of the solution, and therefore provide a range of additional support services.

In this and the Sustainable Development category, we aim to support projects that are pioneering fresh approaches, such as: self-help and peer support groups, education and training projects, and the provision of employment or work experience for people at risk. We have been especially concerned with the needs of struggling young people, preventing early signs of risk developing into long term health, substance abuse and homelessness problems.

What kind of projects have we funded?

Support Action Net

In 2003 we commissioned Dreams Deferred from the research company Lemos & Crane, who identified homeless people’s own aspirations for personal development. This led to the creation of Support Action Net, a network of agencies working with people at risk, offering toolkits, examples of good and effective practice, and training and organisational development. We encourage this by funding Awards for the most effective and innovative agencies. Click on the link below to visit their website.

www.supportactionnet.org.uk

Thames Reach Bondway

A grant towards three annual prizes to encourage good practice and innovation among charities working with people at risk. Click on the link below to visit their website.

www.thamesreach.org.uk

Hyped

A grant towards the advice centres offering services to vulnerable young people. Click on the link below to visit their website.

www.hyped.org.uk

Langley House Trust

A grant to make a qualification in self-development available to people at risk nationally. Click on the link below to visit their website.