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CityCo Manchester sits on the board of The Manchester Homelessness Partnership.
The MHP is a network of people experiencing homelessness, homeless charities, voluntary groups and businesses who are all working together to tackle the problem.
Partners include The Bishop of Manchester, Wood Street Mission, Riverside Housing, The Booth Centre, Lifeshare, Coffee4Craig, Mustard Tree, The Men’s Room, Barnabus, Manchester Action on Street Health, Back on Track, Boaz Trust, On the Out, MACC, JustLife, Reach Out to the Community, Greater Together Manchester.
The MHP Guide for Businesses includes guidance for people working with people who are homeless and sleeping-rough, ideas to consider in certain situations, and more about the different forms of homelessness and how to help.
If you would like a briefing or training session on any aspect of street homelessness, please email operations@cityco.com.
Homelessness Support Services
There are more than 25 local agencies offering support for homeless people in central/just outside central Manchester. View services providers list and contact details on the right.
Representing Homelessness in the Media
CityCo has pledged to support the Manchester Homelessness Partnership in trying to improve how homelessness is represented in the media.
The causes of homelessness are complex, and often are the result of structural factors. Without public understanding of the extent of homelessness in the UK and the myriad of causes, the sensationalised approach (often seen in the media) has a damaging impact and slows down the institutional reform that is needed for change.
Rough sleeping is just the tip of the iceberg, but accounts for the vast majority of media coverage related to homelessness. This can cause problems off camera for the people involved – who despite being in a vulnerable position, are not afforded additional legal or safeguarding protections.
Real Change MCR Charity Fund
Businesses are rising to the challenge to make a difference to people who are sleeping rough across Manchester by supporting Real Change MCR.
The fund is accessed by homelessness organisations and charities who support people who are, or have been, sleeping rough. It helps those people access the items they need to help support to a life away from the streets. The fund relies on donations from individuals and businesses. Since it started in 2016, more than 1600 people’s lives have been supported.
To donate to Real Change MCR visit realchangemcr.co.uk
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St John’s Homelessness Initiative
The St John’s Manchester Homelessness Initiative is a joint commitment from all organisations involved in the St John’s Manchester property development in central Manchester. This includes Allied London, Laing O’Rourke, McLaren, DWP, Riverside, Adept Corporate Services, Bruntwood, GMCA and All+ Management. All have pledged to contribute towards ending homelessness through awareness-raising, inclusive employment and fundraising.
