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We are delighted to have begun working with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council to offer a Housing-Led service.

The Housing-Led service will support clients to access units of accommodation which are a mixture of dispersed 1-bedroom properties and self-contained flats within a block with staff available 24/7. The support is delivered in line with the 7 housing first principles...

The Criminal Justice Bill: criminalised for experiencing rough sleeping

Written by Kenna Young, April 2024As a sector, there was a sigh of relief last February, when it seemed the Vagrancy Act 1824 would be no more. This Act was nearly 200 years old and incredibly outdated. However, the Criminal Justice Bill looks to take its place and...

Steve Benson, former chief executive of Two Saints, passes away

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Benson, the former chief executive of Two Saints. Beginning his journey as a housing trainee in Hertfordshire in 1975, Steve was inspired by the television drama ‘Cathy Come Home’ and his ensuing career in...

Council’s proposed funding cuts threaten vital homelessness support services

Hampshire County Council (HCC) is proposing significant funding cuts, including the potential decommissioning of its social inclusion funding which will jeopardise much-needed support for homeless services across the county. The proposed cuts are being driven as HCC...

Two Saints joins with Homeless Link and other organisations in mass lobby of Parliament

Two Saints, in collaboration with Homeless Link and hundreds of other organisations, participated in a historic mass lobby day at Parliament on March 5, 2024. The aim of the event was to ensure effective measures to combat homelessness are on the agenda in the...

Steve Benson awarded honorary life membership from the Chartered Institute of Housing

We are delighted that our previous chief executive, Steve Benson, has been awarded honorary life membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) at their Presidential dinner which took place in February. The award recognises Steve's significant contribution to...