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Happy headlines from Two Saints (October)

Oct 31, 2024

Here's some of the good news which has been putting big smiles on Two Saints faces this month! Chrystal, a client from our Bournemouth services, recently had her very first experience in a hair salon. This was thanks to Carrie, her homeless recovery worker, who...

Autumn Budget announced – what does it mean for homelessness?

Oct 31, 2024

Yesterday, Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out the Autumn Budget - the Government's plan for spending and tax in the year ahead. In it, she announced plans to build more social housing, to consult on possible multi-year rent settlement, and £233...

Commemoration Service 2024

Oct 25, 2024

Two Saints will be taking part in a commemoration service in memory of those who have been homeless and died since November 2023. More than 35 rough sleepers have sadly passed away in the last year. We would love for members of the community, especially Two Saints...

Council secures Two Saints funding contracts until 2026

Oct 15, 2024

Hampshire County Council announced yesterday (14 October) that homelessness funding contracts supporting Two Saints will not be axed ahead of time. This is great news for the organisation, and secures funding until the original contract term of 31 March, 2026. The...

Newbury MP meets with clients and staff at service

Oct 1, 2024

Two Saints was very pleased to welcome Lee Dillon, the Lib Dem MP for Newbury, to our Newbury service earlier this week. Lee spoke to staff about securing funding for homelessness services, and how important it is to challenge stigma. He also spoke about his...

Listen: Two Saints manager lends voice to podcast teaching children about homelessness

Oct 1, 2024

Two Saints' Donna Ind has lent her voice and expertise to a podcast for children on the topic of homelessness. The podcast was produced by West Berkshire Council and is aimed at Year 6 children at schools in the area. It will be used in PHSE lessons and is part...