Agenda item

Presentation of the Executive Director, Community & Children’s Services.

The Sub-Committee received a presentation of the Partnership Manager for London at Homeless Link concerning an overview of the organisation and its mission.

The following points were noted:

• Mission and Vision: Homeless Link is a national membership organisation representing over 850 members across various sectors. Their vision is to have a country free from homelessness, ensuring everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it.
• Values: The organisation is driven by values such as ambition, boldness, curiosity, diversity, and empowerment.
• Strategic Ambitions: Homeless Link aims to support the sector, amplify voices and experiences, focus on sector development, influence change, and strengthen local partnerships.
• Partnerships and Support: The organisation works with local authorities, commissioned and non-commissioned services, and provides workshops, consultations, bespoke support, and conflict resolution.
• Challenges and Opportunities: Members were infirmed of issues such as workforce vacancies, trauma-informed care, prevention, inclusion of health, and stronger partnerships.
• Specific Projects: Examples include the London PRS Forum, which addresses challenges in moving people into private rented sector accommodation, and the London Plus project in partnership with Shelter.
• Policy Advocacy: Homeless Link is working on various policy changes, including advocating for exemptions for charities from National Insurance rises and contributing to the NHS long-term plan consultation.

RESOLVED – That the presentation be noted.