274,000 people in England are homeless, with thousands more likely to lose their homes

More than 274,000 people are homeless in England right now, including 126,000 children, according to new research published by Shelter today.  Of these, 2,700 people are sleeping rough on any given night, nearly 15,000 single people in direct access hostels and nearly 250,000 people are living in temporary accommodation – most of whom are families.Continue reading “274,000 people in England are homeless, with thousands more likely to lose their homes”

Homelessness set to soar in England amid cost of living crisis

The number of people homeless in England is predicted to jump by a third by 2024 as councils warn of a “tidal wave” of need caused by benefits freezes, soaring food and energy bills and the end of Covid eviction bans. More than 66,000 more people will be homeless by 2024, with the bulk ofContinue reading “Homelessness set to soar in England amid cost of living crisis”

Homelessness and rough sleeping evaluation UK 2022

1. Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Evaluations, 2016 to 2020: 2. Methodology Homelessness Prevention Trailblazer: Mixed methods. Rough Sleeping Initiative: Process and impact evaluations. London Homelessness Social Impact Bond: Process and impact evaluations. 3. Findings Homeless Prevention Trailblazer Evaluation: Rough Sleeping Initiative: Social Impact Bond: SIB Cohort​ Comparison​ group Mean number of bedded down contacts in the two yearsContinue reading “Homelessness and rough sleeping evaluation UK 2022”

Framework Nottingham, Beat the Streets

The latest edition of the renowned Beat The Streets music festival took place in Nottingham on 30th January 2022 – a heart-warming coming together of musical and organisational talent with an enthusiastic music-loving public keen to put the fun into fundraising. We are extremely proud as a foundation to support the work of Framework Charity,Continue reading “Framework Nottingham, Beat the Streets”

Koolesh Shah Family Foundation support the North Paddington Food Bank

Koolesh Shah Family Foundation are proud to have supported the North Paddington Food bank, thank you to the food bank team for the kind words provided… Dear Koolesh Shah,  Thank you for your recent donation.  North Paddington Food Bank is changing. From 8th November 2021 for an initial eight-week period, we will be providing ourContinue reading “Koolesh Shah Family Foundation support the North Paddington Food Bank”

The foundation support Nottingham Nightstop in association with Open Homes

The Koolesh Shah Family Foundation is delighted to be supporting the initiatives of Open Homes charity that aims to provide accommodation for 16-25 year olds who are homeless or living in inappropriate accommodation. The main project currently is Nottingham Nightstop, which provides emergency accommodation in the homes of trained volunteer hosts and is affiliated to DePaul NightstopContinue reading “The foundation support Nottingham Nightstop in association with Open Homes”

I Afrika outreach, care and education

I Afrika is a grassroots street kids rehabilitation organisation which places grace, love, commitment and faith as the cornerstones of its work.  Koolesh Shah Family Foundation is extremely proud of our work with Peter and Esther from I Afrika. The iniative grew out of one Kenyan couple’s desire to provide a safe refuge for streetContinue reading “I Afrika outreach, care and education”