Homelessness
We work across Greater Manchester to tackle homelessness by supporting charities, agencies and networks.
Mustard Tree
We supported Mustard Tree to coordinate a space for voluntary sector agencies to work together to better represent issues and develop ideas to help tackle homelessness.
The Homeless Action Network (HAN)
We established a steering group which has now merged into the Homeless Action Network (HAN). This group helped to establish ‘A Bed Every Night’, which provides emergency accommodation across Greater Manchester. This work also fed into a national review of the homelessness situation in Great Manchester.
NHS services
We have reported the need for more support for people with complex health and social needs, which has resulted in new services being commissioned.
What’s next?
We will be working closely with the statutory sector around referral pathways and escalation routes into services, as well as the 10-year Homelessness Prevention strategy.
How can I get involved?
Details of how to get involved in work to tackle homelessness can be found through the Homelessness Action Network and Mustard Tree websites.
Organisations involved
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News, events and opportunities
Useful resources
Key contacts
This work is being led by VSNW on behalf of the Leadership Group but cuts across all working groups and accord delivery.
Jo Walby
Request VCFSE participation
For Statutory agency or other partner requesting VCFSE participation
The role of the statutory agency or other partner requesting participation.
- Use GM VCFSE Leadership Group as the first point of contact to set up VCFSE sector participation on a board/group
- Recognise the independence of GM VCFSE Leadership Group in selecting participants in whom members of the VCSE sector have trust and confidence. In certain cases, the board/ group will work alongside GM VCFSE Leadership Group to ensure that the appropriate participant is selected
- Provide the information requested in the below form (as far as possible) when making a request for VCFSE sector participation to the GM VCFSE Leadership Group
- Offer an induction for the participant and identify key documents the participant should be familiar with prior to starting to attend meetings
- Recognise the different issues associated with consulting and representing a ‘sector’ as opposed to a single agency and take these into account in terms of the expectations of the VCSE sector’s role (This may mean ensuring the participant has time to undertake consultation: the participant cannot offer guarantees or any such undertakings without consultation)
- Be clear about any requirements for confidentiality
- If possible, aim to financially support representation of VCFSE sector through offering an annual bursary
- Work with GM VCFSE Leadership Group to identify capacity building issues and way in which these can be supported
Dispute resolution
If there are concerns about anyone participating on behalf of the VCFSE sector, or if the participant has concerns about their role in the Board/Group, the situation will be dealt with informally in the first instance through discussions with the GM VCFSE Leadership Group and the group/board’s chair.
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