The latest CHAIN stats show a shocking 25% rise in young people sleeping rough. Depaul UK CEO Alexia Murphy has responded: “We must not accept continued increases in the number of young people sleeping rough in London, especially as it is increasing so quickly.

CHAIN stats (Jan–Mar 2025) show a 29% rise in young people (18–25) sleeping rough in London compared to the same period last year. Our CEO, Alexia Murphy, told the Big Issue: “We urgently need more housing specifically for young people sleeping rough with wraparound support."

He dedicated his life to compassion, care, and social justice. And we were honoured in November when His Holiness Pope Francis blessed the keys to our supported accommodation for ex-rough sleepers in Haringey as part of the Famvin 13 Houses Campaign. It is with much gratitude that we remember him.

In response to the Spring statement, our CEO @alexiajmurphy.bsky.social urges the government to invest in prevention services, provide more housing for people who are homeless and reform the benefits system for people living in supported accommodation. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4hFZkup

Dan Dumoulin, our Director of Development and External Affairs is featured in @bigissue.com reflecting on 'Everyone In,' a pandemic initiative that helped thousands off the streets. Read the full article here: www.bigissue.com/news/housing/rough-sleeping-everyone-in-covid-pandemic-homelessness/

We’re delighted @thetablet.bsky.social are featuring Chris, a young man from Afghanistan who arrived in the UK alone but found a home in our services and a family on the cricket pitch. We are so proud of Chris. Read about his inspiring journey here www.thetablet.co.uk/blogs/homelessness-to-hope/

We were thrilled to receive a visit from MP Andrew Cooper to our service in Winsford. The MP for Mid-Cheshire met with staff and a young care leaver to learn about the challenges faced by young people leaving the care system. The service provides vital skills to help care leavers live independently.

It was a pleasure to be the charity partner of the Finance & Leasing Association at their Annual Dinner this week. We raised more than £15,000 thanks to the generosity of FLA members. Their support over the years has raised tens of thousands of pounds for young people at risk of homelessness.