Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026974 people died while homeless in England and Wales in 2025. Behind this number is 974 people whose lives were tragically cut short because of homelessness. This is inexcusable in 2026. And it doesn’t have to be this way. By working together, we can end homelessness for good. 155
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Tickets to our annual Crisis Carol Concerts, taking place across the country, are on general sale today!🎄 Join us for an evening of carols, festive music and readings. Limited availability, be quick! Tickets: bit.ly/4AG5rK3 022
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Ending rough sleeping in England is the Prime Minister's first instruction to government, and that's hugely welcome. The drive to offer everyone sleeping rough a route off the streets by Christmas could be transformative. [1/3] 143
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026✨ Your chance to attend A Christmas Carol: Live Reading in the West End. We're giving away 2 pairs of VIP tickets to this one-night-only performance. 🎟️ Enter for £10 📅 Entries close 28 September Enter and see T&Cs: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-vip-tic… 011
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026There’s been a lot of talk about cutting housing benefit in the news today. Here’s our take 👇 This country has already experimented with cutting housing benefit. Spoiler alert: it hasn’t worked out well. A thread [1/5] 164
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026🎭 Win two VIP tickets to the sold-out A Christmas Carol: Live Reading. Enter our prize draw for a chance to attend this one-night-only West End performance as a VIP. Entries are £10 and close on 28 Sept. To enter and T&Cs: t.co/mqnAE2WS5u 021
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The PM's commitment to end rough sleeping in England has put homelessness back in the conversation. But ending rough sleeping requires a fundamental shift in how public services and government departments work together. Read more in @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social magazine: bit.ly/4zUvblkflickread.comEnding rough sleeping means changing the way Whitehall worksRead the digital edition of today! 021
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026It's time!✨ Tickets are now on general sale for our one-night-only live reading of A Christmas Carol. A stellar cast. A festive classic. An unforgettable evening in support of Crisis. Book now before tickets sell out: nimaxtheatres.com/shows/a-christmas… 011
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Together with TDS Charitable Foundation, we've helped 750 Crisis members move into privately rented homes over the past year and prevented a further 102 people from losing their tenancy. A safe and secure home changes everything. 011
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026UK Government has committed £10bn to build new homes in England, including 1000s more social homes.🥳 With 180,000 children trapped in temporary accommodation, this is very welcome. But Government must bring forward more funding in the Autumn budget, so more families can find safe & stable homes. 086
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Only 2 in 100 private rent homes are affordable on housing benefit. Housing benefit has been frozen for years while the cost of renting has soared. This growing gap is forcing people on the lowest incomes into a cycle of debt, poverty and homelessness. bit.ly/45JYmKoobserver.co.ukBurnham wants to end rough sleeping – but it will cost himJust two in every 100 new property listings on Zoopla are affordable for those on housing benefit since Labour twice froze the cap 111
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Say it louder for the people at the back: The only way to end homelessness is with social homes. Reform’s plans to make it harder to access social housing will only stoke division and force more people into homelessness. bit.ly/4qwKf4F mirror.co.ukReform's social housing plans will leave 'more families at risk of homelessness'Reform UK has been criticised after unveiling "unserious and unworkable" plans which it is argued will make it more difficult for single parents or unemployed people to access social housing 024
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026As the new Premier League season kicks off, 177,530 children are homeless and living in temporary accommodation in England. That’s nearly twice the capacity of Wembley Stadium. All of us need a decent home. It’s the foundation of a healthy life - and future dreams. 131
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Rough sleeping has been rising, which is one of the most dangerous and devastating forms of homelessness. So, it's fantastic to see the Prime Minister’s national drive in England to get people off the streets by Christmas. 121
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Latest figures show a record 135,580 households trapped in temporary shelter The PM has committed to a social house building plan. But the Govt must also prioritise permanent homes over temporary fixes & unfreeze housing benefit to cover the true cost of renting. bit.ly/3SwlIA0bigissue.comAndy Burnham urged to act over kids facing homelessnessNew homelessness statistics show the number of households needing support is falling but Andy Burnham must act to help homeless children. 143
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Last year, over 300,000 homes in England were classed as "long-term" empty. Our Head of Policy & Campaigns, Jasmine Basran, spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio about how bringing empty homes back into use can help address the housing crisis and record levels of homelessness across the country. 011
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026It's #Humpday and our manager is out of the office. So.... 111
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Sleeping rough in London has dropped 10% year on year, but is 47% up on 2016. We are ready to support Andy Burnham's plan to end rough sleeping in England. Unfreezing housing benefit is crucial, as is investing in affordable homes rather than temporary fixes. bit.ly/4pOc203bigissue.comNew London rough sleeping stats show Andy Burnham's challengeNew rough sleeping stats in London show a steep fall but thousands remain on the streets as Andy Burnham aims to tackle street homelessness. 021
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Missed out on a place for the Hackney Half Marathon or London Landmarks Half Marathon? There are still places available for these two events, and many more, with Crisis! Sign up: bit.ly/45nRfqC If you already have your own place, you can still fundraise! Email us: fundraise@crisis.org.uk 021
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026"Housing is a right not a fight" www.theguardian.com/society/2026/ju…theguardian.com‘It’s generations of decline’: can Andy Burnham really end rough sleeping?Outreach workers on the frontline of England’s homelessness crisis react to PM’s flagship policy pledge 040
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026An important read from our CEO, Matt Downie, on the opportunity ahead to make real progress towards ending homelessness. Take a look at his latest article in the New Statesman: www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/po...newstatesman.comFinally, a Prime Minister who prioritises homelessnessAndy Burnham's promise to adpot a national "Housing First" philosophy offers us hope, but radical change is required 1105
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026We welcome Angela Rayner back as Housing Secretary. Angela has secured a commitment of £39 billion for social & affordable homes & is focussed on tackling the housing crisis. We will work with Angela on the PM’s pledge to end rough sleeping & deliver more social & council homes. 1306
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Just minutes into his new job as PM, Andy Burnham made tackling homelessness a priority, pledging to end rough sleeping in his first speech. That's hugely positive for our prospects of ending homelessness. We stand ready to support every step of the way. 02611
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026🚨 BREAKING NEWS: We have a new Prime Minister. Here's why it matters for homelessness. In recent weeks, Andy Burnham said he wants to "adopt a national housing first philosophy". This would be transformational in tackling homelessness in England. But what does it mean? 142
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Demand for our support is growing daily. We need to help more people and with a single click, you can make that happen. Tick the Gift Aid box when donating &, for every four people it helps, the tax man will help a fifth! And it's free! Find out more: bit.ly/4biDFZd 011
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026The Women & Equalities Select Committee's report echoes our own research; Black people are disproportionately affected by homelessness. The Gov must acknowledge how racism, inequality & housing are interconnected & introduce reforms to end homelessness, for everyone. bit.ly/4aYvdOxcommittees.parliament.ukBlack homelessness - Committees - UK ParliamentThis inquiry examines why and how Black people face disproportionate risks of homelessness. It will also consider what measures the Government should include in its upcoming cross-departmental homeles... 031
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The best part about volunteering with Crisis? It's flexible around your other commitments. That is, unless you are planning to knock the England Football team out of the World Cup.... Join Leo Messi, and thousands of other Crisis volunteers and sign up today: bit.ly/4w28GJb 000
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Society spends billions managing homelessness instead of ending it. Our next PM can bring hope to our communities through a Housing First philosophy which ensures everyone has a safe, affordable home instead of relying on poor-quality temp accommodation bit.ly/4yksp8ltheguardian.comCalls for radical action as Burnham told homelessness in England may rise 25% by 2030Exclusive: Report warns an additional 50,000 people could be added to current record figure without bold policies 022
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Hey @postcodelotteryuk.bsky.social players! Ambassador @aakinwo.bsky.social has a message for you! Since 2018, players have raised nearly £20 million to support Crisis. Thanks to them we've helped more people get out of homelessness & worked to prevent & end homelessness for good. Thank you all❤️ 021
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026As Prime Minister, Andy Burnham intends to adopt a ‘national housing first philosophy’ on the premise ‘everything starts with a good home’. Crisis's Francesca Albanese & Fiona Colley from Homeless Link explore the implications a Housing First policy could have for England. bit.ly/4vrXoNdredbrickblog.co.ukAndy Burnham's Housing First philosophy - Red BrickFiona Colley from Homeless Link and Francesca Albanese from Crisis on what Andy's Burnham's call for a "national Housing First philosophy" means for England 074
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Whether you got a ballot place in the @londonmarathon.bsky.social or not, you can still join Team Crisis. Running for charity is the ultimate way to do the London Marathon. And it's even better knowing you’ll be helping people leave homelessness behind. Join us: bit.ly/4vq56aH 011
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026We've joined with @citizensadvice.bsky.social, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, Just Life, @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social, @centrepointuk.bsky.social, @stmungos.bsky.social, @independentage.bsky.social & NRLA to report on the devastating impact of freezing LHA. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...independent.co.ukLess than 2% of rents affordable for benefit claimants, report warnsPeople are being forced into a ‘cycle of debt, poverty and homelessness’, a charity chief said 174
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Huge thanks @specsaversuk.bsky.social for funding a transformation of our Crisis Edinburgh Skylight garden! 🪴 Very nearly finished, the garden will provide a peaceful space where Crisis members can relax, connect with others, and access our vital support and services. 040
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026For too long, housing benefit has not kept pace with soaring rents. This is driving record numbers of people into homelessness as they're priced out of their homes. The government must unfreeze housing benefit urgently so it covers the true cost of renting. Everyone needs a home. 0146
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Millions of us are affected by the housing emergency. You never know what someone is going through. Be kind. 012
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026The Vagrancy Act has been scrapped. But how did a law that criminalised homelessness survive for more than 200 years? Watch to learn more about the Act, the campaign to scrap it and how Crisis supporters, alongside a coalition of organisations and campaigners, helped make this change possible▶️ 000
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026🚨 Breaking news: from today, it's no longer a crime to sleep rough in England and Wales. The Vagrancy Act has finally been repealed. For more than 200 years, this archaic law criminalised people for sleeping rough or begging. But no more. 5686231
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026"Homelessness is one of the biggest social problems we face, & we will never solve it with sticking plaster solutions." At a time of change, Matt Downie argues a new PM's commitment to tackle homelessness will be a defining test of their values & vision. bit.ly/4f3zG4Fcommentcentral.co.ukWhy we need political will and higher ambition on homelessnessI’ve had the privilege of working in homelessness for more than a decade. But in the last few months, I have seen cases that I never thought we would tolerat... 011
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Football is about more than the final score. Having a safe, stable home gives people the foundation to rebuild their lives and return to the things they love. This World Cup, we're celebrating the role that sport can play in helping people feel part of something again. 030
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026.@mattdownie.bsky.social spoke to Andrew Marr yesterday about the heatwave endangering people sleeping rough. Councils must activate their severe weather protocols & bring people out of the heat. If you’re concerned about someone, contact thestreetlink.org.uk. In an emergency call 999. 052
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026It can’t go on like this, can it? It can. But it doesn’t have to. By; 👉building more social homes, 👉fixing the welfare system, 👉and ensuring proper support systems are in place, homelessness can be ended for good. Data source: England Homeless Monitor 2025, Crisis UK 000
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Temperatures will hit record highs this week. We’re urging local authorities to activate severe weather plans and protect people from extreme heat. Look out for one another. Report concerns via Streetlink (England & Wales) or Simon Community (Scotland). Call 999 in an emergency. 030
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 21/06/2026In the UK, people from the LGBTQ+ community are more at risk of homelessness than the general population. Unfortunately, discrimination still prevents people from having a safe and stable place to live. Nobody should be kicked out for coming out. Everyone needs a home. 020
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Renters – is your landlord selling or moving back in? Following the Renters’ Rights Act changes last month, here are 5 things you need to know 🚨 For more, see our renters’ guide produced with TDS Charitable Foundation: bit.ly/4a9XX6x 043
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Coming home is a whole team effort. With public backing and political will, together, we will end homelessness. 122
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026If the government’s proposed digital ID system works for those most often shut out of the system, it will work for everyone. The experiences of people facing homelessness must be front and centre. 1/2 110
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 12/06/202640 years after their dream began, and 1,019 miles later, Rob and Barbara finally made it to John O’Groats, raising £2,500 for Crisis along the way. Rob tells us more about their bike ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats: bit.ly/4vGDKNT 000
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026A huge thanks to our amazing friends at Staycity Group, who last week took on an epic cycle challenge, including a 350km 3-day challenge, to raise £32,336.23 for Crisis, Focus Ireland and the Salvation Army. Thank you so much – every pedal is helping us end homelessness for good. 010
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Jess is a Christmas volunteer, dealing with new donated clothing for guests: "Seeing people go away...happier than they arrived, it's such an amazing feeling, and also all the other volunteers are absolutely great. Learn more about Jess's story: bit.ly/4dRjdAg #VolunteersWeek 010
Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Nick has been a shop volunteer for over 2 years. “Seeing someone struggle, it touches you. I can’t walk around giving out money. My time is the only thing I could give back. “It has made me become a better person. I’ve become much more understanding, more patient with people." #VolunteersWeek 010