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Adapting to a crisis: how we’re supporting our clients during Covid-19

By Ben Phillips-Farmer / May 29, 2020

Ben Phillips-Farmer, Support Worker at Elmbridge Rentstart, tells Commonweal how the charity has coped with the challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis and delivered on their clients’ needs.

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No recourse to public funds: systemic nonsense causing social injustice

By Ashley Horsey / May 11, 2020

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.

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In the current political climate, we need Commonweal Housing more than ever

By Connie Muttock / October 21, 2019

Our new Policy and Communications Manager Connie reflects on why Commonweal’s approach is so important today

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Tackling injustice for mothers

By Rebecca Dillon / March 29, 2019

Last year, one in every 55 female single parent families became homeless.

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Opening a private door to wheelchair accessible housing

By Rebecca Dillon / March 15, 2019

To mark Disabled Access Day, Liberty Bollen from Abode Impact, discusses recognising the needs of people with disabilities in housing.

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International Women’s Day – Services for Women

By Fiona Mactaggart / March 8, 2019

On International Women’s Day, our Chair, Fiona Mactaggart, discusses the need for specific services for women experiencing homelessness.

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