The Night Shelter Network
The Housing Justice Night Shelter Network is made up of a wide range of faith and community-based projects, working to alleviate rough sleeping and homelessness in their local communities. Housing Justice’s Partnerships and Development Team, to provide guidance and resources to this vital part of the homelessness sector, because we believe that from small projects, big change happens.
What Are Night Shelters?
Night shelters offer emergency accommodation with rapid access and a low barrier to entry. These facilities, often led by voluntary, faith, and community organisations, provide safe, welcoming spaces and support to those experiencing rough sleeping or at imminent risk of rough sleeping.
Key Features of Night Shelters:
– Short-Term Accommodation: Providing temporary stays ranging from one night to several months.
– Low Barrier to Entry: Accessible to individuals who may face obstacles accessing traditional housing services, such as being free.
– Holistic Support: Many shelters offer tailored services such as caseworking, healthcare referrals, employment assistance, and recovery support.
– Flexible Spaces: Accommodation ranges from communal areas to individual rooms, depending on the facility.
How Housing Justice Support Night Shelters
The Partnerships and Development Team support this network by:
– Providing Expert Advice: Offering tailored guidance to help projects navigate challenges and enhance their services.
– Securing Funding: Assisting projects in accessing essential funding opportunities to sustain and expand their work.
– Delivering Training and Resources: Equipping shelters with the knowledge and tools to implement best practices in their operations.
– Facilitating Collaboration: Creating spaces for shared learning and innovation across the network.
– Supporting Development: Supporting shelters to broaden their services, such as day centres, befriending schemes, and tenancy sustainment, to meet diverse community needs.
– Move-on Support: In London we also provide practical move-on support for night shelter guests
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