The temporary ban on evictions is due to end on August 23rd and many fear a huge spike in homelessness. Research from Shelter forecasts 230,000 people facing homelessness risks. This will also affect all of those helped by the #EveryoneIn campaign that saw over 5000 rough sleepers moved into emergency accommodation, with all that good […]

“Tomorrow is shaped by today.” With this we can sculpt the future into the shape that best fits. And thus shape tomorrow ahead of time. These words are my view on the world. Views I have held for a long time and with all the panic that has been going on of late.. I seem […]

In the UK 44% of people forced to sleep rough report that they have issues with their mental health and 41% report using alcohol or drugs as a method to cope. At Trinity 56% of our residents report poor mental health and 19% problematic drug or alcohol use, often labelled addiction. Addiction is a disease […]

‘Back in the 1990’s there was, quite rightly, a lot of focus in getting women into senior management roles. Those around at the time may remember ‘breaking through the glass ceiling’. Mid 90’s  I was a manager at Lloyds Bank, Kentish Town. I was invited to a two day seminar / workshop for women, to […]

It took some time to get our newest resident ‘in the room’. There were missed appointments, there were unreturned calls and there was pessimism on my part. Most of all, there were nerves, he appeared lost. He appeared unsure of what to do, when to do it or how. In the end, all he had […]

Have courage – Be kind – Stand in your own light… We need courage to speak about how we feel, deal with things that challenge us, speak up for things that mean something to us, protect ourselves and those we care about as well as those who need us to speak on their behalf. But […]

This week in Trinity we have had the pleasure in witnessing six approved LBH housing applications under the SPWG Programme; four out of the six have officially moved into their new homes and two are moving out this week. Additionally coaches have supported another three Housing Association applications to Notting Hill Genesis which have been […]

“Be open for everything but expect nothing. Approach challenges with curiosity. Believe in the process, act on your passion and leave the Universe to do the rest…”   An effective mantra from our Resident Coach, Monika Domagala

Don’t mix up your lease based supported housing models The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) is the branch of government that regulates registered providers of social housing, Housing Associations both big and small. Before the pandemic they launched an investigation into what has been termed “the controversial leased-based supported housing model”. The business model that […]