Who we are

About Hope into Action

Hope into Action is a registered charity founded in 2010 whose unique purpose is to enable churches to house the homeless. Find out about what we do here. Read more

Founder's story

Ed Walker founded Hope into Action in 2010. We sat down with Ed to ask him why he started this organisation and where he hopes to see it go. Read more

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Fundraising Ideas

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It’s World Homeless Day on 10.10.2020 and sadly the injustice of homelessness remains a significant problem across the UK and around the world. By supporting this Hope Into Action fundraiser you can help us give someone experiencing the trauma of homelessness the hope of a safe home and the friendship and support of a church community.

What can the church offer the homeless?

Ed Walker explains how he wrote his new book, A house built on love, in the hope that it demonstrates the unique position of the church to house the homeless.

10for10 Challenge

What I learned being a Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker

Hannah tells us about what it is like to be an Empowerment Worker at Hope into Action.

What happens when a church houses homeless refugees?

St John’s Church in Rowland’s Castle is working in partnership with Hampshire County Council, Havant Borough Council, the Rural Refugee Network and Hope into Action to support a family of refugees. Here, Terry Monahan describes the tremendous impact this has had on the church:

The need

An overview of the homelessness problem and our solution

Our mission

An overview of how our organisation measures success.

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.

Work with us

Join our team!

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.

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.

Six rays of hope: Churches and Tenants in action

HOPE FOR ALL

Melita Day-Lewis, writing for the Salvationist, discovers how Hope into Action works with Peterborough Citadel Salvation Army to provide homes for vulnerable people.