by John Harris | Sep 19, 2024 | news
Another great result for Abigail Housing – supported by Third Sector Consultancy – is a 2 year grant of £60,000! This is to contribute to core costs.This grant will really help with the costs of both work in Bradford and Leeds. In Bradford they support destitute, appeals rights exhausted (ARE) asylum seekers. ARE asylum seekers are unable to access any benefits or housing support, and Abigail Housing provides free safe accommodation to this group. Abigail has have fifteen beds across four properties and are exploring partnerships to provide additional bed spaces. The Leeds project works with those recently granted refugee status. Refugees are given just 28 days from receipt of their status documents to find accommodation and financial support. Many have been out of the job market for years while waiting for the resolution of their claim. For a significant number of refugees, the relief of securing leave to remain is destroyed by falling into street homelessness. Our Leeds project works to support this group through providing accommodation for 60 adult refugees and 4 children (living with parents) across 16 properties. At the same time, they offer support around securing long-term housing and resettlement, benefits, and volunteering and employment, as well as health and education.
by John Harris | Sep 1, 2024 | news
We worked with Fusion Housing over a period of a year – here is what the CEO, Director of Operations and Director of Business have to day about us: ‘We’ve worked in partnership with Rachel and John to raise nearly £400,000 over the past year for our Food and More project. We’ve found them helpful, responsive and available to support us where needed. They’ve guided us in selecting appropriate funders; provided support in liaising with funders; advised us on consultation and budgeting; and written successful applications. We envisage a very positive impact from the new funding, which will make a real difference in the lives of our service users.’
