The Pathways team comprises experienced and qualified specialists, employed by the partner organisations and delivered from hubs around the city.
St Martins has over 50 years’ experience of supporting homeless people in Norfolk. The charity has several accommodation options, including the hostel at Bishopbridge House. They also have Under 1 Roof, a training centre on Westwick Street providing both short and longer term programmes focussing on mental health and wellbeing. Visit www.stmartinshousing.org.uk for more information.
The Magdalene Group offers a variety of front-line projects, aimed at raising awareness and preventing the sexual exploitation of women and young people. Visit https://magdalenegroup.org/ for more information.
The Feed is a social enterprise with a mission to motivate change in people to prevent poverty, hunger and homelessness in Norwich. They support people facing barriers to employment such as homelessness and poor mental health. Their cafes are places where they teach people new skills and build their confidence on their path into employment. Visit thefeed.org.uk for more information.
A Norwich-based charity with two dedicated community support venues within areas of high deprivation and single occupancy council residential properties. Their team give information, advice and advocacy for clients as well as access to volunteering and work placement opportunities. Visit futureprojects.org.uk for more information.
A church and charity with more than 150-years’ experience of supporting people in need. In Norwich, The Salvation Army provides immediate support for homeless people. Pottergate ARC is a safe and welcoming drop-in centre that facilitates engagement with specialist support and offers refreshments, access to washing facilities and a compassionate advocacy service. Visit salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.
Shelter advises on average 850 people per year in Norwich. They have 23 years’ experience of providing housing advice to people in the city. They operate a National Homelessness Advice service and 66% of interventions are related to multiple complex needs. Visit shelter.org.uk for more information.
YMCA Norfolk provides accommodation and support services to young people aged 16 – 25 in 113 units in Norwich. The charity builds on the strengths of each young person, engages them positively, then assists them through a pathway of housing options. Visit ymcanorfolk.org for more information.