@_hopestead
When you think of homelessness, do you think of children?
Many people may not picture children sleeping rough, but the reality of the situation is far different:
👶164,000 children are homeless in England, with nearly 12,000 in the east of England
🛏️ Many have shared beds with parents or siblings for years
🏨3,880 families are stuck in B&Bs beyond legal limits
⚠️58 babies under one year old have died due to living in temporary accommodation
Homelessness is more than what you see. It’s children growing up without stability, safety, or hope. So it’s time we #ChangeTheScore.
Learn more about what you can do to make a difference - visit our window display in Norwich’s Royal Arcade, share posts on social media using #ChangeTheScore and #12Nil, and help spread the word. Together, we can end homelessness.
#EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #Hopestead
Apr 18
Have you seen our window outside the #Hainstone office in Norwich’s Royal Arcade yet?
Every night, homelessness fills our city’s football stadium 12 times over – that’s why it’s 12-0.
We’re immensely grateful for the support of Hainstone, who have not only given us such a prominent place to share our message, but will also be undertaking an epic 84-mile hike along the Norfolk Coast Path to raise money for Hopestead and #HopeAtHome in June.
If you’d like to support them, donate to their JustGiving here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/hikingforhopestead
And find out more about this campaign on our website: https://www.hopestead.org/12-0-change-the-score-on-homelessness/
Together, we can #ChangeTheScore and #EndHomelessness
#12Nil #HainstoneChallenge #HomelessnessAwareness #Hopestead
Apr 11
A massive cheer for our #RunForHopestead athletes, who conquered the London Landmarks Half Marathon last weekend!
Our star runners were @_flagshiphousing head of neighbourhood services Vicki, joined by Jessica, Imogen and Ed, all of whom smashed it as they jogged around some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks (hope they didn’t stop for too long to admire the scenery!)
And what`s more, they’ve raised a huge ✨£2,710✨ all of which will go to #HopeAtHome to provide furniture, appliances, and flooring for those moving into a new home from a route of homelessness. That`s a phenomenal amount, and we`re beyond grateful! Make sure to get in the comments and give them some well-deserved kudos!
If you`re able to donate you still can! Visit JustGiving and search for `Hopestead` to find Vicki, Ed, and Jessica & Imogen`s fundraisers!
Are you up for a fitness challenge for a good cause? Visit Run for Hopestead and see which events you could conquer to raise money for Hopestead: https://www.hopestead.org/run-for-hopestead/
Because everyone deserves a place to call home 💜💛
#Hopestead #RunForHopestead #EndHomelessness #TeamHopestead #RunningForChange #LondonLandmarks #LLHM
Apr 8
A huge thank you to our London Landmarks Half Marathon runners tackling event this weekend! #RunForHopestead
🗓️ On 6 April the London Landmarks Half Marathon gets under way, taking runners on a 13-mile loop of some of the capital’s most iconic sights, and we’re so grateful to have people like @_flagshiphousing Head of Neighbourhood Services, Vicki running under the Hopestead banner.
💬 “For me this was a win-win; a great opportunity for me to get fit whilst raising awareness and money for a much-needed charity. As well as putting a roof over someone’s head, it`s about setting them up for success, ensuring they have access to heating, light, hot water, food, and even a bed to sleep in at night, and Hopestead does all of this and more. None of us know what is around the corner, and I know that I would want support if I found myself in this situation.”
Joining Vicki will be Jessica, Imogen and Ed, and our huge thanks go to all of you - your dedication and commitment to raising funds for Hopestead means the world.
If you’d like to support them towards their fundraising goals, please search for Vicki`s fundraising page on JustGiving!
Everything raised goes towards our initiative #HopeAtHome which provides furniture, appliances, and flooring for those moving into a new home from a route of homelessness. Because everyone deserves a place to call home.
#Hopestead #RunForHopestead #EndHomelessness #TeamHopestead #RunningForChange #LondonLandmarks #LLHM
Apr 4
Homelessness is closer than you think
Half of working renters are just one payday away from losing their home.
🏠 Could you afford your rent or mortgage if you lost your job?
💰 Do you have more than a month’s savings to cover an emergency?
🚨 If the answer is no, you’re closer to homelessness than you think.
The cost-of-living crisis, inflation, and lack of affordable housing are pushing more people to the brink.
Homelessness isn’t just about rough sleeping — it can happen to anyone.
Our 12-0 campaign is all about highlighting the sheer number of people experiencing homelessness on any given day, and how close it can be. Visit the Royal Arcade in Norwich to see our window display, donate to our friends in Hainstone whose epic 84-mile walk in June is raising money for #HopeAtHome, and share posts using #12Nil and #ChangeTheScore.
Search for Hainstone`s fundraiser on JustGiving.
#EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #Hopestead
Apr 4
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Norwich last week for our first domestic abuse partnership event.
At Hopestead and @_flagshiphousing, we know that tackling domestic abuse and homelessness, two things often very closely linked, requires us to work together. That’s why we brought together professionals from across East Anglia – including representatives from local authorities, charities, support organisations, Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA), and the emergency services – to connect, share, and collaborate.
Victoria, Hopestead trustee and Flagship’s head of safe communities said: “Creating safe communities isn’t something any one organisation can do alone. This network gives us the chance to combine our strengths, share what works, and develop a louder voice for the people who need us most – something especially pertinent given the recent, shocking news about suicide rates among victims of domestic abuse. The discussions were flowing and everyone agreed it was clear this network will be something truly valuable, and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.”
It was a valuable opportunity for us to showcase the dedicated domestic abuse staff Flagship has, our initiatives to tackle domestic abuse, as well as taking the opportunity to discuss the barriers we face and how we could overcome these together. It also comes on the back of Flagship’s recent DAHA accreditation.
If you’d like to be part of future conversations, get in touch as we’d love to hear from you – comment below, DM us here, or email us at info@hopestead.org
#DomesticAbuse #EndHomelessness
Apr 2
