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We’re now supporting young men aged 18–25 in Sunderland 📍

Our supported accommodation offers 8 en‑suite rooms with 24/7 support, helping young people move from homelessness into independent living.

Support our work ➡️ https://bit.ly/4kfk13n

Changing Lives gratefully receive loan from SASC to help people they support transition to independent living We have secured a £2,510,000 loan from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) through its Social and Sustainable Housing Fund II (SASH II), to purchase homes to accommodate people moving on from our supported accommodation

We have secured a £2.51m social investment from Social and Sustainable Capital to purchase 25 move‑on homes across Newcastle, Doncaster and Durham 🏡

These new one‑bedroom flats will give people leaving supported accommodation a safe, stable place to regain confidence and independence.

Meet Fran 👋

Fran is one of our incredible team members who has recently stepped into the role of Specialist Women’s Criminal Justice Outreach Coach after receiving a promotion.

Read how her lived experience, commitment, and compassion have shaped her path 👉 https://bit.ly/3Oh5Pez

We had a hoot last year at our Comedy Night at The Stand, and we're so excited to see you this year to do it all again on the 12th May!

Enjoy an evening full of comedy with funds raised going towards supporting people facing homelessness 💜

Grab your tickets here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4jrQOkZ

Your monthly support changes lives. Give £5 monthly to help 14,000+ people facing homelessness ➡️ https://bit.ly/4kfk13n

Only a small number of items needed recycling, and these were processed responsibly to recover valuable materials. Every device also went through secure data destruction, ensuring privacy and sustainability go hand in hand 🤝

Almost everything we returned was able to be given a second life, proving the impact of choosing reuse over replacement ♻️

We kept in circulation:
🖥️ 98 desktops
💻 55 laptops
💾 144 internal drives

Our latest IT equipment collection with Revive IT shows just what a difference re-using and recycling can do!

In just one pickup, we helped prevent 90.9 tonnes of CO₂e emissions, thanks to a 96% reuse rate.

Homeless people offered chair for the night during extreme weather Councils are giving homeless people chairs instead of beds during extreme weather, the Museum of Homelessness has found.

Our CEO Stephen Bell OBE spoke to The Big Issue recently about the current approach to SWEP.

Across the UK, people experiencing rough sleeping are facing not just freezing temperatures, but extreme rainfall, flooding and unprecedented heat, all of which can be life‑threatening.

Read here ⬇️

Looking for a fun night out? Come to The Stand Newcastle for a hilarious evening with all profits supporting people facing some of life's most challenging circumstances across Newcastle

📅 Doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM!

Get your tickets now ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MslsiA

Our work in Sunderland is growing to meet rising demand. 
 
Changing Lives is now delivering supported accommodation for young men aged 18–25 experiencing homelessness, adding to the services we already provide across the city.
 
Need help? Contact 0800 2346084

Our Changing Lives Young Person’s Accommodation teams have been raising awareness for #ChildExploitationAwarenessDay 🤲

At Changing Lives, we pledge to listen to our young people, recognise the signs of exploitation, and safeguard those we support. #HelpingHands #CEADay

Come join us for an evening of comedy at Stand Up for Changing Lives in Newcastle on 12th May at The Stand!

Every ticket sold supports people facing difficult challenges such as homelessness and domestic abuse in our communities❗

Don’t miss it ➡️ https://bit.ly/4jrQOkZ

Engage your employees in making a real difference 💜

Payroll Giving lets staff donate tax-efficiently to Changing Lives from their pay.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4twLy4G

Stand‑up for Changing Lives Comedy Night is returning to The Stand Newcastle, and we couldn’t be more excited 🙌

Every ticket sold helps change lives in our community, turning a great night out into something truly meaningful 💜

Grab your tickets for 12th May for just £12 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MslsiA

The 30 Day Challenge This March, we’re inviting you to take on a challenge: raise £300 in just 30 days. How you take on the challenge is up to you. Be bold, be creative, and have fun, every pound you raise helps Changing Lives.

172,420 children lack stable homes in the UK. Join our 30 Day Challenge, raise £300, and help Changing Lives. Will you be a Life Changer? Sign up: https://bit.ly/4b49Go3

Yesterday we held our annual #InternationalWomens Day community and networking event in collaboration with All Saints Action Network in Wolves 💜

The event was attended by partner agencies & featured a keynote talk from Amanda Kenny, advocate for ending VAWG and specialist in women’s self-defence ✊

Your monthly support helps ensure people have the dedicated, long-term help they need to move forward with their lives and leave homelessness behind for good 💜

Ask your employer if they’re signed up to Payroll Giving, or share this link to learn more:

Want to make a difference in your community? Payroll Giving makes it easy.

Payroll Giving lets you donate to Changing Lives straight from your gross pay in a simple and tax‑efficient way.

National Strategy will help us tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in York and North Yorkshire – can you help us deliver it? > York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime has met Rachael Maskell, York Central MP and Claire Douglas, City of York Council Leader and staff and service users at the York Women’s Centre to discuss the new national strategy to tackle violence against women and the difference it will mean in our region.

We also provide support to people selling sex and those who are experiencing or at risk of exploitation.

Recently we launched our newest Women’s Accommodation project in York, helping to address one of the key regional challenges.

Read more on the York and North Yorkshire VAWG Strategy:

Our dedicated Women’s Centres in Scarborough and York support people facing multiple disadvantage such as substance use, navigating the criminal justice system and females who have experienced domestic abuse.

We continue to work closely with York and North Yorkshire CA helping to deliver on their VAWG Strategy.

At Changing Lives, we are experts in providing support for women and children, understanding the impact of trauma, the unique barriers they face and the importance of gender-nuanced services.

Your monthly gift becomes part of someone’s story, one where they are supported, believed in, and never left to face homelessness alone.

Become a regular giver today 💜

🍲 £5 provides a hot meal.

🧰 £10 helps provide the essential items such as toiletries, clean clothing, and emergency supplies.

🍳 £20 can help purchase cooking equipment, empowering people in our services to prepare their own meals.

But every day, people across our region take their first steps toward a brighter future because someone like you chose to support our work.

Every journey out of homelessness begins somewhere, and with your support, it can begin today 🏡

Homelessness is never a choice. It often begins with a moment of crisis like illness, job loss or family breakdown and can quickly spiral into a cycle that is incredibly hard to escape without support.

Meet our Team Coordinator, Rebecca 👋

We caught up with Rebecca to talk about her journey with us, stepping into a leadership role, the team she now supports, and why flexible, understanding workplaces are so important, particularly when it comes to supporting young mums to thrive at work 🤝

Read Rebecca’s story and reflections:

Rebecca was recently promoted to Team Coordinator, supporting our Criminal Rehabilitation Service in the North East, a brilliant example of how we invest in our people and recognise talent from within our organisation.

Meet our Team Coordinator, Rebecca 👋

At Changing Lives, we’re committed to supporting people to grow, develop, and progress in their careers.