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  • Improved Relationships

    Improved Relationships

    In 2019/2020, 220 (94%) of all our 234 adult tenants felt they had maintained or improved social relationships. 44% said they enjoyed better family relationships. Reconnecting with family is not always appropriate but when it is, we celebrate. Bev describes how she was able to reconnect with her family with the support of her church and Hope into Action. Read more

  • Reduced Drug and Alcohol Intake

    Reduced Drug and Alcohol Intake

    85 of our 234 tenants, around 1 in 3 reported a relationship with drugs and or alcohol last year (to 31 March 2020). 41 reduced their reliance and a further 29 did not get any worse. Sadly 8 of our tenants lost their tenancy due to alcohol or drug misuse. One of our former tenants, Phillipe, describes his journey with Hope into Action and his hopes for the future. Read more

  • Abstaining from Crime

    Abstaining from Crime

    In 2018/2019, 28 of our tenants had previously been in custody, only 5 re-offended. This year to 31 March 2020, we housed nearly double that number from prison, 53. Of those 47 remained crime-free. With a re-offending rate of 11% compared to the national average of 48%, we are celebrating the hope that a home and the right support can give. "For the first time in as long as I could remember, I felt welcome and wanted." Read how an ex-offender felt on arrival at his new Hope into Action home. Read more

  • Maintaining Tenancies

    Maintaining Tenancies

    This year to 31 March 2020, our churches housed 300 tenants, including 66 children with at least one parent. 92% maintained their tenancy, up on the 88% of the 250 tenants last year. Maintaining a tenancy when you've slept rough is a challenge. Read the inspirational story of Ron, who found himself sleeping in a garden shed. Read more

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Outcomes

Every year we take a look at the numbers. We want to be able to show those who support us, volunteer with us and are supported by us, that there are many ways to measure success.

Behind every statistic is someone's story. Read these stories that we have gathered over the years that really show the heart behind why we do what we do and how we really measure our success. 

Managing physical and mental health

Managing physical and mental health

Poor physical and mental health are causes and consequences of homelessness. 158 of our 234 adult tenants reported suffering with their health at referrral (to 31 March 2020), 93 people improved and including those who maintained their health, we give thanks that 90% of those previously struggling were managing their mental and physical well-being. Our Empowerment Workers are acutely aware of people's challenges. Read here how one Empowerment Worker has seen real change for the better. Read more

Posted to: Outcomes

Every year we take a look at the numbers. We want to be able to show those who support us, volunteer with us and are supported by us, that there are many ways to measure success.

Behind every statistic is someone's story. Read these stories that we have gathered over the years that really show the heart behind why we do what we do and how we really measure our success. 

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 29th October, 2020

Volunteering, education and training

Volunteering, education and training

In 2019/2020, 150 (64%) of our adult tenants took part in volunteering, training or education. (61% in the previous year.) Here is the story of how Hope into Action has enabled one young mother to make a new start. Read more

Posted to: Outcomes

Every year we take a look at the numbers. We want to be able to show those who support us, volunteer with us and are supported by us, that there are many ways to measure success.

Behind every statistic is someone's story. Read these stories that we have gathered over the years that really show the heart behind why we do what we do and how we really measure our success. 

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Sarah Hewitson

Finance management

Finance management

Rent arrears and debt contribute to homelessness. Nearly half (47%) of our 234 tenants have no debt or are actively addressing the debt they have, either with us or a 3rd party. A third would describe themselves as financially stable. Here's how one of our tenants moved on using their new financial skills to assess the viability of a new home. Read more

Posted to: Outcomes

Every year we take a look at the numbers. We want to be able to show those who support us, volunteer with us and are supported by us, that there are many ways to measure success.

Behind every statistic is someone's story. Read these stories that we have gathered over the years that really show the heart behind why we do what we do and how we really measure our success. 

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 14th July, 2020

Author: Sarah Hewitson

Found Employment

Found Employment

Homelessness exaggerates barriers to working - mental and physical ill-health, for a start. We are celebrating that 33 of our 234 adult tenants were employed for more than 16 hours a week for more than 3 months in the year to 31 March 2020. Of course, not all our tenants are in a position to work and physical and mental health struggles remain a barrier for some. Click here to read how after years of struggle, Hope into Action was a stepping stone for Sarah finding confidence and a new role. Read more

Posted to: Outcomes

Every year we take a look at the numbers. We want to be able to show those who support us, volunteer with us and are supported by us, that there are many ways to measure success.

Behind every statistic is someone's story. Read these stories that we have gathered over the years that really show the heart behind why we do what we do and how we really measure our success. 

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 6th October, 2020

Author: Sarah Hewitson

Improved Relationships

Improved Relationships

In 2019/2020, 220 (94%) of all our 234 adult tenants felt they had maintained or improved social relationships. 44% said they enjoyed better family relationships. Reconnecting with family is not always appropriate but when it is, we celebrate. Bev describes how she was able to reconnect with her family with the support of her church and Hope into Action. Read more

Posted to: Outcomes

Every year we take a look at the numbers. We want to be able to show those who support us, volunteer with us and are supported by us, that there are many ways to measure success.

Behind every statistic is someone's story. Read these stories that we have gathered over the years that really show the heart behind why we do what we do and how we really measure our success. 

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 6th October, 2020

Author: Sarah Hewitson

Reduced Drug and Alcohol Intake

Reduced Drug and Alcohol Intake

85 of our 234 tenants, around 1 in 3 reported a relationship with drugs and or alcohol last year (to 31 March 2020). 41 reduced their reliance and a further 29 did not get any worse. Sadly 8 of our tenants lost their tenancy due to alcohol or drug misuse. One of our former tenants, Phillipe, describes his journey with Hope into Action and his hopes for the future. Read more

Posted to: Outcomes

Every year we take a look at the numbers. We want to be able to show those who support us, volunteer with us and are supported by us, that there are many ways to measure success.

Behind every statistic is someone's story. Read these stories that we have gathered over the years that really show the heart behind why we do what we do and how we really measure our success. 

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 6th October, 2020

Author: Sarah Hewitson

Abstaining from Crime

Abstaining from Crime

In 2018/2019, 28 of our tenants had previously been in custody, only 5 re-offended. This year to 31 March 2020, we housed nearly double that number from prison, 53. Of those 47 remained crime-free. With a re-offending rate of 11% compared to the national average of 48%, we are celebrating the hope that a home and the right support can give. "For the first time in as long as I could remember, I felt welcome and wanted." Read how an ex-offender felt on arrival at his new Hope into Action home. Read more

Posted to: Outcomes

Every year we take a look at the numbers. We want to be able to show those who support us, volunteer with us and are supported by us, that there are many ways to measure success.

Behind every statistic is someone's story. Read these stories that we have gathered over the years that really show the heart behind why we do what we do and how we really measure our success. 

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Sarah Hewitson

Maintaining Tenancies

Maintaining Tenancies

This year to 31 March 2020, our churches housed 300 tenants, including 66 children with at least one parent. 92% maintained their tenancy, up on the 88% of the 250 tenants last year. Maintaining a tenancy when you've slept rough is a challenge. Read the inspirational story of Ron, who found himself sleeping in a garden shed. Read more

Posted to: Outcomes

Every year we take a look at the numbers. We want to be able to show those who support us, volunteer with us and are supported by us, that there are many ways to measure success.

Behind every statistic is someone's story. Read these stories that we have gathered over the years that really show the heart behind why we do what we do and how we really measure our success. 

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Sarah Hewitson

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    What happens when a church houses homeless refugees?

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    Our mission

    An overview of how our organisation measures success.

  • What does it mean to volunteer?

    What does it mean to volunteer?

    We believe that when you serve and give up your time and energy for someone else you are emotionally and spiritually recharged.  This week we share stories from 2 Empowerment Workers of how churches are volunteering and giving through COVID-19.

  • How to invest in a home

    How to invest in a home

    We are passionate about releasing investment to house the homeless. Investing in a home with us means that you can share your capital whilst enabling people to get back on their feet.

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    Work with us

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  • How one church volunteer is sharing hope in his community

    How one church volunteer is sharing hope in his community

    “I love it! Once I’ve done it I look back and I feel proud.”  We have all had to change plans and activities because of coronavirus. How have churches who house the homeless and their tenants supported each other?

  • Find joy by serving others

    Find joy by serving others

    Read our blog by Lucy Aldrich, a volunteer from Norwich. Hear how she has combined her long term passion with her new-found career.

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    Love

    Love A simple word, but such a complicated concept... Written by Kate Doran-Smith

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