The welfare cuts announced this week and confirmed in today’s Spring Statement risk pushing thousands of people into poverty, and toward homelessness. Duncan Shrubsole, our Chief Executive, told Inside Housing that tightening eligibility for personal independence payment (PIP) could cause “massive issues” for housing and housing benefit “which haven’t necessarily been clocked”. Read excerpts from the…

Basis Yorkshire facilitate the Leeds Women’s Homelessness and Housing Frontline Network, a thematic network that furthers insights and understanding of women’s experiences of homelessness.  Through this work, they have contributed to the 2024 Leeds Women’s Rough Sleeping Census. This vital piece of work sheds a light on the reality of women’s experiences of homelessness and…

We are seeking a qualified financial professional to join our Board as Trustee Treasurer and Chair of the Budget, Audit, and Risk Committee (BARC). This is a unique opportunity to use your financial expertise to help drive our mission—ensuring everyone has a safe place to call home. As Trustee Treasurer, you will play a vital role in overseeing the Charity’s financial health,…

That’s why we want to hear from frontline workers across the UK in our 2025 Frontline Worker Survey.  From Monday 10th March to Friday 4th April, frontline workers have the chance to have their voices heard, by responding to our survey. If you are a frontline worker, please respond today. Or, please forward this survey…

We are proud to share our Impact Report for 2023/24. The year was a huge one for St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, wherein we provided grants to thousands of individuals and ten organisations, alongside supporting frontline workers across the UK and funding new and innovative solutions to homelessness. All of this is part of our commitment to…

The report sets out how Government and civil society can work together for real impact. Our CEO, Duncan Shrubsole, contributed to the report through interviews and discussions. Read ‘Mission Critical 03: Mission-Driven Partnerships with Civil Society’ here.  The report explores how mission-driven government can meet the challenges of 21st century public service, and sets out…

Each year, we are astounded by the generosity of everyone who chooses to support us. In a time that is economically difficult for many, we appreciate that so many of you are thinking of those less fortunate – those who are facing homelessness – above yourselves. Thanks to all of you, we are on track…