£50,000 cash award to boost five Peterborough groups dedicated to helping rough sleepers
Action to help ease the plight of rough sleepers in Peterborough has been bolstered by a cash boost.
Five groups in Peterborough which provide a variety of help to rough sleepers have been awarded a total of £50,000 of Government grants.
It means a much-needed boost for the groups which provide a range of support from companionship, activities and shelter.
The agreed funding for the groups is:
- £19,938: Centre 33 to support provision for young people facing homelessness as part of their Someone to Talk to programme
- £3,450: CPFT Head to Toe Charity to support engagement tools for outreach activities
- £8,500: Hope Into Action to support the conversion of a family property into a shared three-bed to support single homelessness
- £14,414: Light Project Peterborough to support weekend working and provide a seven-day service at the Garden House
- £2,500: PARCA to contribute to support for homeless refugees
Councillor Ann Shaheed, who is Peterborough City Council’s cabinet member for public health, homelessness and poverty, said: “We are delighted to be able to support local community, voluntary and faith sector partners.
"This will enable them to pilot small projects to support those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness in Peterborough.
She said: “There is no stereotypical rough sleeper, and these small grants will provide support in a variety of different settings for those in need.”
The funds have been allocated by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and distributed through the Peterborough City Council and Community, Voluntary and Faith Sector Partnership Grant, designed to help rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping.
The scheme supports innovative and local initiatives that prevent rough sleeping or support individuals experiencing homelessness.