Housing and Homelessness

Southend YMCA

Southend YMCA provides practical and emotional support, accommodation and education to children and young people.

They provide accommodation for 60 people aged 16-21 years old, which not only gives them vital shelter, but also helps them to gain confidence from living with others and builds independent living skills.

We funded their pilot with Homeless Link that gives young people affected by housing issues a voice in their community, encouraging them to get involved in campaigning on policy and inputting into current plans.