Closure of B4N 2020
Due to Coronavirus we had to close the Night Shelter a couple of days early. We had a great year with a wonderful
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Homelessness
WHY A NEW APPROACH IS NEEDED TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS
Figures, published in the Rough Sleeping Snapshot 2019, show that there is still much to do, to support people who are sleeping rough
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How many people are really homeless?
According to the BBC, more than 28,000 people in the UK were recorded sleeping rough in 12 months. In England five times as
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Our 2020 Nightshelter is up and running
The first week of the 2020 Nightshelter has just finished its first week. Unlike previous years that have seen a steady build up
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A Bed for the Night (Night Shelter) Training
Check out our training dates for new volunteers wanting to help with the night shelter in 2020. All training at The Pavilion 143 Oxford Road
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2019 A Bed for the Night Report
Download this year’s report here
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Government Report on Rough-Sleeping
The number of rough sleepers in England has increased significantly in recent years. According to Government statistics, the total number of rough sleepers
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Modern Slavery and Homelessness
It is a tragic truth that many people in this country are being severely exploited and some in actual modern slavery whereby they
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Reading Response to Winter Homeless
Extra emergency beds and support will be offered to rough sleepers in Reading this winter, to ensure nobody has to bed down on
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