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No recourse to public funds: systemic nonsense causing social injustice
The UK Government's 'no recourse to public funds' policy has now been ruled unlawful by the High Court. CEO Ashley Horsey reflects on our work with Praxis Community Projects to mitigate its damaging effects.
May 11, 2020


Housing for the most marginalised needs to be a long-term priority, even when we don’t need it to protect the rest of us
Connie writes about how social distancing has changed the national perspective on housing for the most marginalised
Apr 3, 2020


St Mungo's Homeless Couples and Relationships Toolkit is a vital resource for every organisation working with homeless women
At Commonweal, a key measure of success for projects we are involved in is the extent to which other organisations can build on our...
Apr 2, 2020


We must collaborate to promote innovative modular housing for vulnerable people
George Fisher shares the findings of his report for Commonweal into modular design, and its role in the future of housing for vulnerable groups.
Feb 13, 2020


Host housing is the only option for many – and councils can help ensure it works well
This article by Amy Doyle, Deputy CEO at Commonweal, was originally published in Inside Housing . A home with an abusive partner. A...
Feb 5, 2020


A decade of learning: how charities must innovate in the 2020s
Ashley Horsey reflects on ten years as CEO of Commonweal Housing, and suggests how charities should adapt their strategies for the new decad
Jan 8, 2020


The social harm of student fuel poverty
Alex Cirant-Taljaard takes us through his undergraduate research into student fuel poverty, and the impact of receiving the Jane Slowey Memorial Bursary 2018
Oct 30, 2019


Human beings who need homes are complex. Our solutions to the housing crisis must be similarly intricate
This article by Commonweal Housing's CEO, Ashley Horsey, was originally published in The Independent: Voices, 30/09/2019. A “one size...
Oct 1, 2019


New recommendations for mothers in prison welcomed by Commonweal
The Joint Select Committee on Human Rights has published a new report, recommending urgent reforms to support for imprisoned mothers and their children.
Sep 10, 2019
"The catalyst for everything positive in my life"
05/09/2019 - Sam Pannell, Support Worker at Elmbridge Rentstart, tells us what his clients have to say about the wrap-around support provided in Freedom2Work.
Sep 5, 2019


The Amari project is a lifeline for survivors of human trafficking
A blog by Zoe Dexter, Welfare and Housing Manager at the Helen Bamber Foundation which refers women to the Amari project.
Jul 5, 2019


Looking to Re-unite; Lord Farmer’s Review places renewed faith in the importance of family
Our Chief Executive reflects on Lord Farmer's Review and how it echoes recommendations from our Re-Unite pilot project.
Jun 19, 2019


Opening a private door to wheelchair accessible housing
To mark Disabled Access Day, Liberty Bollen from Abode Impact, discusses recognising the needs of people with disabilities in housing.
Mar 15, 2019


International Women's Day - Services for Women
On International Women’s Day, our Chair, Fiona Mactaggart, discusses the need for specific services for women experiencing homelessness.
Mar 8, 2019


International Women's Day - No Recourse to Public Funds
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we hear from Maria, who was housed by Praxis, on the impact the project has had on her life.
Mar 7, 2019


International Women's Day - Women on the Streets
We hear from Lisa Dando, Director of Brighton Women’s Centre about the invisibility of women on the streets.
Mar 6, 2019


Andrew's Story - Freedom2Work
Read about Andrew, a client from Elmbridge Rentstart, on how the Freedom2Work project changed his life.
Feb 7, 2019


LivShare: Co-Living without the expensive add-ons
LivShare creator Andy Redfearn shares his views on the concept and what he hopes to achieve with the model
Jul 6, 2018


Transformation Through Innovation - reflections on the Freedom2Work project
Staff at Commonweal recently met with individuals supported by the Freedom2Work project.
May 11, 2018


Existing shared housing solutions fail to meet the requirements of non-resident parents...This is a clear social injustice and needs to change
Kathryn Muir from the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research, University of Cambridge, provides her thoughts on her research...
Dec 19, 2017


Freedom to Achieve
Professor Jo Richardson, independent evaluator for the Freedom2Work project, provides her thoughts on the project.
Nov 20, 2017


Re-Unite - A Commonweal Journey
As Commonweal brings its formal engagement with Re-Unite to a close, our CEO Ashley Horsey reflects on the impact the Re-Unite project has had on Commonweal
Aug 9, 2017


Too poor to parent?
Commonweal Housing launch new research project looking at housing options for separated parents Commonweal Housing today launch a new...
Dec 6, 2016


New report launched on exiting prostitution
Danger that specialist support for women to leave prostitution behind being “undermined” Commonweal Housing releases a new report today...
Mar 23, 2016
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