homelessness

Launch of The Harlow Multi-Agency Centre Drop-in Service

The Harlow Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) drop-in service is now ready to launch!

The aim of the MAC is to bring together a range of partner agencies in one place, making it easier for people to access the advice, guidance and support they need. By working together, the MAC can provide a more joined-up approach and improve outcomes for the people they support.

Everyone needs a little support sometimes. MAC Harlow is your one-stop shop for practical support, advice and guidance – whatever you’re dealing with. This could be:

  • Housing, rent and council tax
  • Benefits, budgeting and debt
  • Work, education and training
  • Social care
  • Mental health
  • Volunteering
  • Homelessness
  • Domestic abuse
  • Drugs and alcohol

It’s free and open to everyone – no referral needed.

When: Last Thursday of each month from 10:00-12:00, starting 27th August 2026

Where: Harlow Jobcentre, CM20 1NA

 

Author: Niamh Gibson
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We’re excited to share that Hope Funds Round 5 is now live – and we’d love to invite you to apply.

This round builds on the success of previous years, offering enhanced support and greater flexibility to help organisations like yours make a lasting impact in the journey to end homelessness.

🌱 About Hopestead

Hopestead is a charity committed to ending homelessness together. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home, and we work in partnership with communities and organisations to make that vision a reality. Through funding, collaboration, and capacity-building, we support innovative and sustainable solutions that prevent and address homelessness.

💡 What’s on offer in Round 5:

  • Grants of up to £20,000
  • Funding period: November 2025 – March 2027 (17 months)
  • £1,500 bursary per organisation for training and skills development, delivered in partnership with Hasler White Inclusive Facilitation

🏠 We’re looking to fund projects that:

  • Increase the availability of bed spaces and homelessness accommodation
  • Provide safe housing for people experiencing homelessness
  • Prevent homelessness by supporting tenancy sustainment

✅ We will fund:

📅 Key dates:

  • Applications close: 1 August 2025
  • Successful applicants notified: Week of 15 September
  • Funds awarded by: November 2025

👉 Click here to apply now

We’re especially keen to hear from organisations we haven’t worked with before. If you’re passionate about creating a future free from homelessness, we’d love to explore how we can support your work.

 

 

Author: Emily Smith
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