Who we are

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

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

Thank You

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Liberty to the captives

Before the pandemic we were due to be at New Wine again this year. As we can't be, we thought we would share with you or experience of last year...

Written by one of our Empowerment Workers: 'A tenant of ours has recently moved into her own place and all our prayers for her have been answered so extravagantly that I wanted to share it with everyone...

Stop, take a look

An extract from 'A house built on love' By Ed Walker

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 the point when they moved in last year (to 31 March 2020). 59%, 93 people improved and including those who maintained their health, we give thanks that 90% 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Work with us

Join our team!

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.

A call to alms - Zoominar with the Rt Rev Bishop Graham Tomlin, Bishop of Kensington.

A call to alms zoominar with the Rt Rev Bishop Graham Tomlin, Bishop of Kensington.