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AT FLAGSHIP, WE DON’T SIMPLY WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES – WE WANT TO SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS TOO. OVER THE LAST YEAR, WE HAVE BEEN WORKING HARD TO ESTABLISH HOPESTEAD, WHICH WE INTEND TO BE OUR NEW CHARITY THAT SUPPORTS FLAGSHIP’S GOAL AND IS COMMITTED TO END HOMELESSNESS IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND.

By working in partnership with local authorities, charities and social enterprises, Hopestead aims to prevent, reduce and alleviate homelessness, help to build sustainable communities and ensure everyone has a place to call home.

We didn’t expect to launch Hopestead so soon. However, due to COVID-19 we had to think differently and ask ourselves what else we can do now. We know COVID-19 has the potential to further increase homelessness, particularly with social renters being most at risk. We have an opportunity and responsibility to #StandTogether, do something positive and help those who need it most. So, we have brought our initiative forward.

The pandemic has affected everyone and changed the perspective of many. Communities are now more important than ever. People are going above and beyond to help the most vulnerable, and we’ve seen so many great things happening across the Group. Hopestead wants to enhance this work and provide teams with additional support to help keep people in their homes – because everyone deserves a place to call home.

We will share more information as things progress, but if you have any ideas, know of areas where we can do more, or would like to offer your help – please contact us below.

@_hopestead

✨ Hopestead’s Impact Report 2023-24 ✨

Today is #WorldHomelessDay, and to mark the day we want to share our impact and achievements over the last 12 months in our video impact report! We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to do this year towards our ultimate goal of ending homelessness.

- 🏘 #HopeatHome - Providing people moving into a @_flagshipgroup home from a route of homelessness with furniture, flooring, appliances and other essentials.
- 🤝 #HopeFunds - Supporting other charities, social enterprises and community groups with grants so they can amplify their activity and impact.
- 🧱 #BuildingHope – The award-winning project to partner with charities and developers to find innovative ways to fund and build more accommodation.
- 📣 #VoiceofHope – our next ambitious project to better raise awareness of homelessness, and call on politicians and policymakers to drive meaningful change to eradicate homelessness for good

We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved this year and look forward to what we can do in the next 12 months and beyond. We’d also like to thank everyone who has supported Hopestead in any way; your help means the world to us ❤

Because everyone deserves a place to call home.

#Hopestead #impact #impactreport #charity #homelessness #homelessnesssupport #endhomelessness #EastofEngland #EastAnglia

Video c/o @trettfilms

Oct 10

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✨ Hopestead’s Impact Report 2023-24 ✨ Today is #WorldHomelessDay, and to mark the day we want to share our impact and achievements over the last 12 months in our video impact report! We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to do this year towards our ultimate goal of ending homelessness. - 🏘 #HopeatHome - Providing people moving into a @_flagshipgroup home from a route of homelessness with furniture, flooring, appliances and other essentials. - 🤝 #HopeFunds - Supporting other charities, social enterprises and community groups with grants so they can amplify their activity and impact. - 🧱 #BuildingHope – The award-winning project to partner with charities and developers to find innovative ways to fund and build more accommodation. - 📣 #VoiceofHope – our next ambitious project to better raise awareness of homelessness, and call on politicians and policymakers to drive meaningful change to eradicate homelessness for good We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved this year and look forward to what we can do in the next 12 months and beyond. We’d also like to thank everyone who has supported Hopestead in any way; your help means the world to us ❤ Because everyone deserves a place to call home. #Hopestead #impact #impactreport #charity #homelessness #homelessnesssupport #endhomelessness #EastofEngland #EastAnglia Video c/o @trettfilms

🚨 last few places remaining! 🚨

Sign up to run for Hopestead at the spectacular London Landmarks Half Marathon on 6 April 2025 – there are just ❗❗ 15 places left nationwide ❗❗

Go to the Run for Hopestead link 🔗 in our bio and sign up today – set yourself a challenge and raise money to help end homelessness.

Every penny you raise will go to Hope at Home, which provides brand-new furniture, appliances, and flooring for individuals and families moving into social housing from a route of homelessness. So don’t hesitate and sign up to this brilliant event and explore the capital’s quirkiest corners on a route like no other!

#fundraising #HopeatHome #charity #fitness #fitnesschallenge #running #marathon #community #communitysupport

Sep 12

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🚨 last few places remaining! 🚨 Sign up to run for Hopestead at the spectacular London Landmarks Half Marathon on 6 April 2025 – there are just ❗❗ 15 places left nationwide ❗❗ Go to the Run for Hopestead link 🔗 in our bio and sign up today – set yourself a challenge and raise money to help end homelessness. Every penny you raise will go to Hope at Home, which provides brand-new furniture, appliances, and flooring for individuals and families moving into social housing from a route of homelessness. So don’t hesitate and sign up to this brilliant event and explore the capital’s quirkiest corners on a route like no other! #fundraising #HopeatHome #charity #fitness #fitnesschallenge #running #marathon #community #communitysupport

Run for Hopestead!

We love a good challenge at Hopestead. So, if you’re up for one too, and want to raise money to help end homelessness, why not take part in a fantastic fitness challenge and support us and our Hope at Home initiative?

Visit the 🔗 link in our bio to find out which events you can take part in to support Hope at Home – the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 6 April 2025 is definitely one to be part of if you can –
– but don’t hang about as it fills up quickly!

There are loads more to choose from, including running events, cycling challenges, and even bungee jumps!

Every penny you raise will go to Hope at Home, which provides brand-new furniture, appliances, and flooring for individuals and families moving into social housing from a route of homelessness. So, with every step you take, you be helping to provide homes and hope to those we support.

Choose your challenge from our website, then once you’ve registered we’ll get in touch with tips on setting up your JustGiving page and reaching your fitness and fundraising goals—we’ll even send you a Hopestead branded t-shirt to wear for your challenge!

Thank you so much for your support!

#fundraising #HopeatHome #charity #fitness #fitnesschallenge #running #cycling #marathon

Sep 6

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Run for Hopestead! We love a good challenge at Hopestead. So, if you’re up for one too, and want to raise money to help end homelessness, why not take part in a fantastic fitness challenge and support us and our Hope at Home initiative? Visit the 🔗 link in our bio to find out which events you can take part in to support Hope at Home – the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 6 April 2025 is definitely one to be part of if you can – – but don’t hang about as it fills up quickly! There are loads more to choose from, including running events, cycling challenges, and even bungee jumps! Every penny you raise will go to Hope at Home, which provides brand-new furniture, appliances, and flooring for individuals and families moving into social housing from a route of homelessness. So, with every step you take, you be helping to provide homes and hope to those we support. Choose your challenge from our website, then once you’ve registered we’ll get in touch with tips on setting up your JustGiving page and reaching your fitness and fundraising goals—we’ll even send you a Hopestead branded t-shirt to wear for your challenge! Thank you so much for your support! #fundraising #HopeatHome #charity #fitness #fitnesschallenge #running #cycling #marathon

Absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve been shortlisted at the @insidehousingmagazine UK Housing Awards!

Our initiative, Hope at Home, has been nominated for ‘Homelessness project of the year’ and is one of our key initiatives. It’s all about ensuring that those moving into accommodation, coming from a route of homelessness, have what they need to make a home and take control of their future.

We know that people moving into social housing from a route of homelessness are three times more likely than others to face homelessness again in the future. On top of that, we also know that those moving into their first home following a period of homelessness are often moving in with little to no furniture, or indeed the financial means to fill an empty house with the items they would need to consider their house a home.

Living without these essential items can have a devastating impact on health and happiness, and that is what Hope at Home aims to address. We’re so, so honoured to have been recognised in this shortlist – we’re up against some stiff competition from nine other incredibly valuable projects, so to be nominated is something we’re very proud of.

We’ll find out the result on 26 November 🤞🤞🤞 full story at the link 🔗 in our bio!

#Hopestead #HopeatHome #endhomelessness #charity

Sep 5

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Absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve been shortlisted at the @insidehousingmagazine UK Housing Awards! Our initiative, Hope at Home, has been nominated for ‘Homelessness project of the year’ and is one of our key initiatives. It’s all about ensuring that those moving into accommodation, coming from a route of homelessness, have what they need to make a home and take control of their future. We know that people moving into social housing from a route of homelessness are three times more likely than others to face homelessness again in the future. On top of that, we also know that those moving into their first home following a period of homelessness are often moving in with little to no furniture, or indeed the financial means to fill an empty house with the items they would need to consider their house a home. Living without these essential items can have a devastating impact on health and happiness, and that is what Hope at Home aims to address. We’re so, so honoured to have been recognised in this shortlist – we’re up against some stiff competition from nine other incredibly valuable projects, so to be nominated is something we’re very proud of. We’ll find out the result on 26 November 🤞🤞🤞 full story at the link 🔗 in our bio! #Hopestead #HopeatHome #endhomelessness #charity

🚨 Last call 🚨 for applications – Hope Funds applications closing tomorrow!

Through Hope Funds, we’re giving grants of up to £15,000 per project to charities and social enterprises across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire.

If your project aims to prevent homelessness or support those experiencing it, this is your chance to make a real impact. Apply now via the link 🔗 in our bio and together we will work to end homelessness.

#HopeFunds #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #CharityGrants

Aug 29

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🚨 Last call 🚨 for applications – Hope Funds applications closing tomorrow! Through Hope Funds, we’re giving grants of up to £15,000 per project to charities and social enterprises across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. If your project aims to prevent homelessness or support those experiencing it, this is your chance to make a real impact. Apply now via the link 🔗 in our bio and together we will work to end homelessness. #HopeFunds #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #CharityGrants

🏠 Hope Funds success stories: Fresh Start and Selig Suffolk

As we enter the final week of applications for Hope Funds, let’s share success stories from previous rounds.

Through their grant, Fresh Start were able to employ a part-time housing advocacy worker, and Selig Suffolk subsidised rent for those working to end homelessness through employment.

If your project needs this support to flourish, apply via our website at the link 🔗 in our bio before Friday 30 August!

#HopeFunds #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #CharityGrants

Aug 26

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🏠 Hope Funds success stories: Fresh Start and Selig Suffolk As we enter the final week of applications for Hope Funds, let’s share success stories from previous rounds. Through their grant, Fresh Start were able to employ a part-time housing advocacy worker, and Selig Suffolk subsidised rent for those working to end homelessness through employment. If your project needs this support to flourish, apply via our website at the link 🔗 in our bio before Friday 30 August! #HopeFunds #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #CharityGrants