Welcome
Sefton Supported Housing Group (SSHG) is a consortium of five organisations that have joined forces to tackle homelessness in the borough.
Bosco Society Ltd, Venus, Excel Housing, Light for Life and New Start have the contract from Sefton Council to deliver supported housing to homeless people in Sefton.
You can find about more about the work the consortium will be doing, and the member organisations involved, on the other pages of this website.
Number Of Homeless Refugees In England Soars
/in News /by Jamie LeemingThe number of refugee households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness increased by more than 15,000 in four years, reports the BBC. There has been a five-fold increase in the number of refugee households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the last four years, the BBC has found. Government data […]
Homeless Kids To Get Free School Bus Passes
/in News /by Jamie LeemingFollowing a six-month campaign, backed by charities, eight MPs – and most importantly Manchester Evening News readers who signed our petition – the mayor has announced a massive policy change. Andy Burnham has committed to giving 8,000 homeless children in temporary accommodation free school travel in massive win following a Manchester Evening News campaign. Following six months […]
Homelessness In Blackpool Double England Average
/in News /by Jamie LeemingThe end of a private rented sector tenancy is currently the leading cause of homelessness in England, reports the BBC. Blackpool continues to deal with a homelessness issue well over twice the average in England, a new report has said. Figures from Blackpool Council show applications from homeless people seeking help in 2024/25 are at […]
Sefton Council Leader Welcomes Government’s Announcement Of £300k Funding For Social Homes
/in News /by Jamie LeemingCouncil leader Cllr Marion Atkinson has welcomed the announcement by the Government of new funding and flexibilities that will provide thousands more families in the UK with quality social homes, reports MySefton News. Cllr Atkinson said: “We have said repeatedly that individuals and families need safe, secure homes to thrive, so I am glad to see […]