Streetlife (charity)
Streetlife is a registered charity based in Blackpool, United Kingdom. The charity was founded in 1984 and their shelter opened in 1992.[1] Their aim is to provide shelter and support to young homeless people across North West England aged between 16-25.[2] Around 400 young people access Streetlife's services each year.[3]
Streetlife's current CEO is Jane Hugo.[4] There are also 6 full-time and 5 part-time staff members, in addition to 35 volunteers working for the charity.[5] Volunteers come from countries such as Ghana, New Zealand, Spain and Germany to work for the charity. Streetlife receives support from The Amy Winehouse Foundation[6] and Children In Need. In 2010, the charity was presented with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.[7]
Due to austerity measures, in 2014 Streetlife received news that they would lose £100,000 in funding [8] from Blackpool Council.
Mission[edit]
The charity's mission is to support young homeless people in Blackpool.[9] It operates a night shelter,[10] which is open each night and located next to St Johns Church, Blackpool.[11] During the day, Streetlife operates a 'Base'[12] located on Buchanan Street. The Base offers support, advice, personal consultations on housing, finance, and help with finding gainful employment.[13]
Campaigns and projects[edit]
In 2013, Streetlife created the '£5 What can it buy?' campaign. The ongoing fundraiser highlights what £5 can buy for young homeless people.[14] The campaign encourages individuals and businesses to set up a direct debit of £5 a month to Streetlife to help support the overall operations of the charity.[15]
In 2014, Streetlife partnered with international media licensing company Amurco to launch 'StreetSound'. The project consisted of 8 weekly songwriting workshops to create a song with the young homeless people from Streetlife.[16] The song was released as part of a campaign to boost external funding for the charity[17] and receives donations though the JustGiving page.[18]
References[edit]
- ^ "Did you know - THE STREETLIFE TRUST". THE STREETLIFE TRUST.
- ^ "Youth service".
- ^ "Night shelter housing benefit decision".
- ^ "Cash boost for under-threat resort shelter".
- ^ "Homeless Link. Accommodation in England, Nottingham".
- ^ "About - THE STREETLIFE TRUST". THE STREETLIFE TRUST.
- ^ "Young Lancashire members' score hat-trick with her Majesty's prestigious award - Young Lancashire".
- ^ "Funding hopes are dashed".
- ^ "HRH Princess Anne visits Lattitude Global Volunteering volunteers and staff « Press Release « Lattitude Global Volunteering".
- ^ "The Shelter - Streetlife".
- ^ Steve Howarth - The Master. "Get shelter - Blackpool Homeless".
- ^ "Upcoming Events - THE STREETLIFE TRUST". THE STREETLIFE TRUST.
- ^ "Centre Details".
- ^ "Support Us - THE STREETLIFE TRUST". THE STREETLIFE TRUST.
- ^ "Young homeless charity Streetlife desperate for donations as it faces closure".
- ^ "Streetsound: Streetlife Flex Their Creative Muscles Against Budget Cuts - altBlackpool". altBlackpool.
- ^ "Blackpool homeless charity releases fundraising song". ITV News. 18 December 2014.
- ^ "Streetlife Release Fundraising Song - THE STREETLIFE TRUST". THE STREETLIFE TRUST.