Voicebox: Homelessness

Voice speaks to Frances Duncan, CEO of Brighton’s Clock Tower Sanctuary (CTS) about homelessness in the city, and what they do to help those in need, specifically younger people who have become insecurely housed or live on the streets.

We speak to the head of programmes and network of The Foyer Federation, a network of learning and accommodation centres for young people who can't live at home. 

Exploring some of the ways that homelessness is depicted in film, music and literature.

Founder of award-winning charity Raised Voices Blair Christie joins us for our third episode of With Whom on Zoom. His charity works creatively with those who have experienced homelessness and/or mental health issues. 

This piece explores my relationship with music and my relationship with my mother, during a time where we were living in emergency housing. 

A legend who has used his footballing fame to house the homeless

The issue of homelessness has long been present within the UK, and has sadly increased due to the detrimental effects of Covid-19. 

How has the homeless population fared under Covid-19? Despite the temporary measures put in place at the start of lockdown, with a second wave imminent, the UK's homeless situation is about to get a lot worse, and not just for rough sleepers.

An analysis of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that seeks to discuss a) who is to blame? b) why has Justice not been served three years on? and c) is Grenfell evidence of the inherent flaws of Capitalism?

Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) are hosting a unique sleepout to raise funds for a The Clock Tower Sanctuary, a charity that supports homeless young people in Brighton.

Many councils and the government have begun huge campaigns to supposedly ‘crackdown’ on the homeless and eliminate homelessness from this country. What is the human cost?

Jim talks about his 23 years at The Big Issue, its growth and expansion, and his views on eradicating homelessness