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A couples Housing First model
Single Homeless Project (SHP), Solace Women’s Aid, and Commonweal Housing have outlined a new Housing First model for homeless couples,...
5 hours ago


Julian House: Our modular homes journey
Joanne Lumb, Development Manager for Housing at the South West homeless charity Julian House , reflects on their experience developing...
7 days ago


Russ Edwards appointed Vice-Chair of Commonweal Board
Commonweal Housing has appointed longstanding trustee Russ Edwards, a qualified architect and experienced developer, as the Vice-Chair of...
Mar 17


How accessible housing helps break cycle of abuse
With 40% of homeless women citing domestic abuse as a contributing factor, safe and accessible housing options are crucial for helping...
Mar 8


Housing impacts LGBTQ+ people at every life stage
Nearly one in five LGBTQ+ people in the UK face homelessness at some point in their lifetime, according to Stonewall Housing. ...
Feb 25


Commonweal submits homelessness evidence to Public Accounts Committee
Last week, the Committee of Public Accounts released their Tackling homelessness report, which examines rising homelessness, and various...
Jan 29

Commonweal to fund five new housing model studies
Commonweal Housing has partnered with five frontline organisations to test new housing and support models, all of which aim to address...
Jan 20


Commonweal welcomes Amarjit Bains as Chair
Commonweal Housing is proud to announce the appointment of Amarjit Bains as Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Jan 10


Prison leavers facing complex housing challenges, research shows
New research identifies the current challenges prison leavers face accessing stable housing and suitable support, including limited...
Nov 14, 2024

Housing injustice facing migrants, sanctuary seekers and trafficking survivors intensifies at transition points
Poor housing conditions and insecure living arrangements are significant challenges facing vulnerable migrants, those in the asylum...
Sep 30, 2024


Commonweal sends open letter to Angela Rayner, Secretary of State at MHCLG
Commonweal sends open letter to Angela Rayner, calling for urgent action to improve move-on from homelessness services into the PRS.
Sep 9, 2024


Private rented housing “completely depleted”, leaving “forgotten” single homeless people stuck facing years in limbo with no work, no way out, and no hope
'No Access, No Way Out' reveals the shocking state and scarcity of private rented housing options for single homeless people.
Aug 28, 2024


Commonweal supports four University of Birmingham students delving into key housing issues
Four University of Birmingham students receive funding and support to conduct their final-year research projects into critical housing and s
Aug 14, 2024

Commonweal supports three housing models designed to address youth homelessness
Commonweal Housing has partnered with three frontline youth sector organisations to investigate the viability of new housing and support...
Aug 8, 2024


The Jane Memorial Bursary gave me a real drive and inspiration to ‘inhabit’ the research I was doing about Grenfell Tower
My name is Liv Glenny, and I recently graduated from the University of Birmingham, with a BA in Social Policy and Sociology with a Year...
Aug 5, 2024


The barriers faced by black renters in the north east of England
Jessica Nsana is a recent graduate from the University of Birmingham’s School of Social Policy, who received the Jane Slowey Memorial...
Jul 15, 2024


Commonweal presents 2023/24 Annual Review: 'Digging Deeper’
Commonweal Housing has today launched its 2023/24 Annual Review, 'Digging Deeper', capturing the charity's activities and achievements over
Jul 10, 2024


Property solicitor Gerald Kelly joins Commonweal’s Board
Commonweal appoints experienced property solicitor Gerald Kelly, a Partner at UK leading law firm Macfarlanes, to its Board of Trustees.
Jun 12, 2024


University of Birmingham students share research delivering critical insights into housing issues and social injustices
Final-year University of Birmingham students awarded the Jane Slowey Bursary Memorial for 23/24 presented their compelling research...
Jun 4, 2024


Former Commonweal Trustee Jeremy Swain has died
Commonweal is deeply saddened to hear of the death this week of Jeremy Swain, a former Commonweal Trustee and respected housing sector leade
May 30, 2024


Ashley Horsey shortlisted for Lifetime Achievement in Housing Award
Ashley Horsey, CEO of Commonweal Housing, has been shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement in Housing Awards 2024.
May 17, 2024


Call for New Ideas: It was an opportunity we felt we have worked towards
In this Blog, Aliyah reflects on Daddyless Daughters' journey with Commonweal’s 2023 Call for New Ideas: Criminal Justice initiative - testi
Apr 19, 2024

Commonweal’s Conversation with Vice-Chair Amarjit Bains
In this series, Commonweal’s Conversations , we’re chatting to the people at the heart of change in our sector. From frontline service...
Apr 16, 2024


Commonweal appoints Trustee Amarjit Bains to Vice-Chair of Board
Commonweal Housing has appointed its experienced Trustee and homelessness project delivery expert Amarjit Bains, to Vice-Chair of the Board.
Apr 15, 2024
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