Supporters of Framework will gather at Southwell Minster on Saturday, at 10.30am, for its spring service. We are delighted to support the work of Framework in Nottingham and beyond. The service offers the chance to hear from people who have been supported by the charity. This year, the speakers will include Lisa Terry who wasContinue reading “Framework charity to hold spring service at Southwell Minster”
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How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?
The scale of homelessness is a notoriously difficult thing to quantify. It’s not just rough sleeping — there are people trapped in temporary accommodation or hostels and shelters. Homelessness is not always a visible problem. Hidden homelessness, also known as sofa surfing, is virtually impossible to count as people staying at friends or relatives homes are out of sightContinue reading “How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?”
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”
Congratulations Navnat Vanik Association UK
Congratulations to Navnat Vanik Association UK for the dining room extension, it is the Koolesh Shah Family Foundation’s pleasure to be involved in the project, we are proud to have aided the extension and pleased our contribution has been valuable in making this a success.
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”
A wonderful message from some of the children we sponsor in Africa
Delighted to have received the wonderful message received from the sponsored Children in Africa, following our Koolesh Shah Family Foundation support to IAfrika via Charity Connect in Nairobi.
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”
Our support in Africa
In collaboration with Charity Connect, Koolesh Shah Family Foundation are proud to be partnered with IAfrika, supporting them in their initiatives to provide a safe and loving home for children, keeping them off the streets of Kenya. I Afrika was established more than a decade ago to offer street children an alternative – a place of support, safetyContinue reading “Our support in Africa”