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Sanctuary Trust's annual sleep out

Jersey sleep out event raises £24,000 for homelessness charity

A fundraising event where people slept overnight in a Jersey car park has raised thousands for charity.

25 Nov

'They're hidden..but people are dying' - Homeless deaths hit one every six hours

There are calls for change after figures shared exclusively with ITV News suggest homeless deaths rose by 12% last year and have doubled in the last five.

15 Oct

Homelessness in England rises by more than 12% in past year

In the year leading up to March 2024, nearly 180,000 households were assessed as homeless.

3 Oct

Tributes to well-known rough sleeper who has died

Number of homeless refugees in London rises 39% in one month

'Lonely and scared' - Woman describes experience of sleeping on the streets

Charity's anger after PM refuses to condemn rough sleeping comments

Scheme providing 'life-changing' apartments for homeless families

Former plumber living in tent after losing job and home to monkey dust

Nearly half of people rough sleeping in London in 2023 on streets for first time

Warm banks essential for thousands in sub-zero temperatures

More shelter beds and supported homes pledged in strategy to end rough sleeping

Pioneering homes for homeless are 'beam of light in middle of Hell'

Bedford outreach teams offers accommodation to the homeless as temperatures drop

Fears over rise in rough sleeping in the South West as eviction ban looms