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?
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.
A grant towards three annual prizes to encourage good practice and
innovation among charities working with people at risk.
A grant towards advice centres offering services to vulnerable young
people.
A grant to make a qualification in self-development available to people
at risk nationally.
A grant towards the salary of the Service Manager to oversee the expansion of CALM's telephone
helpline for young men at risk of suicide.
