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An image with a large pink checkmark inside a gray box. Text above reads: "All you have to do is..." Below the box, bold text says: "#TickTheBox." At the bottom, it states: "It doesn't cost you a penny extra to #TickTheBox and it will help us to help more.

Did you know there's a way to make your charity donation do even more? And it's free!

GIFTAID!

Tick on the Gift Aid box when you're donating & add 25% more value. So for every 4 people we help out of homelessness, Gift Aid lets us help 1 more! ❤️

https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/gift-aid/

A blue and green tent is set up on a pathway next to a brick wall covered in graffiti. Trees and greenery surround the area. The Guardian UK article headline reads: "Homelessness: Record number of rough sleepers in England last year, official figures show." Subheading mentions 4,793 people slept rough on a single night in autumn, a 3% increase from the previous year.

Figures out today show that homelessness in England is soaring, while England lost nearly 4,000 social homes last year.

The Government must deliver more social housing, bring empty homes back into use & unfreeze housing benefit before more people lose their homes.

https://bit.ly/4b1j5LY

Some of us are at greater risk of homelessness than others – it’s a fact. Almost 1 in 5 LGBT people experience homelessness.

February is #LBGTHistoryMonth, and we want to shout it loud: all of us have a right to a safe and decent home 🏡

Donate today | Crisis UK​ Your donation can help rebuild lives

What now? You've seen the families on @itvnews and want to help. You don't want to see anyone, especially children, losing the stability and security that home brings.

Help us be there for as long as it takes to end homelessness - for good: bit.ly/4b6nrSV

In a handful of cases, people and families are being forced to sleep rough or in cars after their local council has failed to provide them with accommodation. Councils are breaking the law by not providing support. [3/4]

Over the past 6 months, 100+ families and pregnant women have come to Crisis for help, particularly across London, Oxford, Croydon and Birmingham. Most have been turned away for support from local councils and are sofa surfing or at immediate risk of losing their home. [2/4]

Today’s harrowing report from @itvnews.bsky.social includes stories of families facing homelessness, failed by their councils and forced to sleep in cars and even on the streets. These are extreme stories, it’s rare – but it is happening.

How did we get here? A thread🧵[1/4] itv.com/news/2026-02...

This image is a screenshot of a news article from ITV News. The headline reads, "Councils leave children as young as four sleeping on the streets, ITV News finds." Below the headline is a photo of individuals lying on the ground with blankets. The setting appears to be outdoors next to a brick building. The article highlights findings about children and families being forced to sleep rough.

The image features a quote on top of a photo of a residential building and clear sky. The quote reads: "I'll never forget the nights my three kids and I slept in our car. Fortunately, it was September, so it wasn't bitterly cold, but it was impossible to sleep as I was so worried about their safety and what on earth we'd do next. I've never felt so alone or so frightened." The quote is attributed to "Mechelle."

The image shows a quote against a background of a brick apartment building with trees and a cloudy sky. The quote, attributed to "Mechelle," discusses challenges faced due to a young child's disabilities and hospital visits, revealing hardships such as sleeping in a car and using wet wipes for washing.

Today, @itvnews.bsky.social shared stories of families facing the worst forms of homelessness, forced to sleep in cars and on the streets. While thankfully rare, it’s entirely unacceptable.

Homelessness doesn’t end overnight. Help us be there for as long as it takes: https://bit.ly/4b6ynQu

“There is no better feeling than knowing that you are living, and you have hope, and tomorrow. We need to give people hope. I want someone who is struggling to see that I have gone through bad times, but I am ok, and they can be too.”

This is Crisis member Leonard’s story…

Dave and Mark wearing red shirts with "Together we will end homelessness" printed on them. Both are carrying long metal scaffold poles and standing on a foggy pathway. A frame with the text "Supporter Star" and decorative stars surrounds the image.

Never have I ever climbed a mountain carrying a scaffold pole.

But this week's supporter stars, Dave and Mark, did!⭐

They climbed Pen Y Fan, the highest mountain in South Wales, each carrying a 21ft scaffold pole and raised £1,226 for Crisis!

Thank you, Dave and Mark!

Know your Rights: How the Renters’ Rights Act Protects You — Husmus blog The UK rental market is entering a new era. On May 1, 2026 , the Renters’ Rights Act officially takes effect, bringing a new level of consistency and clarity to how we all live and work in the privat...

Can I have a pet? Can my landlord still evict me? We know renters are uncertain about the Renters' Rights Act which becomes law May 1.

So we've joined Husmus to host a free webinar on Feb 24 - "Know your rights - How the Renters' Rights Act Protects You".
https://bit.ly/3Md9k4P

Asha's Royal Parks Run Help me run the Royal Parks while dodging obstacles and collecting coins! I'm running the 2026 Royal Parks Half Marathon for Crisis UK, because everyone deserves a place to call home.

Now, kiss your your lunch break goodbye (soz)

Asha is running for Crisis in the Royal Parks Half Marathon. For an extra challenge she's built a video game to let you set your own PB. It's not complicated but it is hard (or you could just sponsor her)

https://ashas-royal-parks-run.vercel.app/

The image features two screenshots of BBC News articles. The first article discusses Scotland's plan to reach net zero targets by 2045, with an image of wind turbines. The second article covers Swinney's vow to eradicate child poverty in Scotland. Centrally placed text reads: "If we can set targets for ending child poverty and net zero, why not for ending homelessness?" There is also an icon of a house with an arrow pointing to it.

Text reads: "Targets hold Governments to account and stand the test of time, regardless of who's in power." Below the text, there are simple illustrations of a white house and a red building on a blue background.

Text on a blue background reads: "That's why we need all political parties to commit to ending homelessness in Scotland by 2040." The image includes silhouettes of buildings in purple and light blue.

A graphic with text stating, "Why 2040? Because that matches the target set by the Scottish Government to deliver enough homes for everyone." The background is blue, featuring silhouettes of buildings in white and a house in purple.

A goal without a deadline is just a dream.

That's why we're asking all parties to commit to ending homelessness by 2040 ahead of the Scottish Parliament election in May.

Follow Crisis Scotland on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to join us as we vote to end homelessness.

Crisis contributed to one of the roundtables mentioned below.

The Everyone In programme had a big impact on rough sleeping in some areas, initially sheltering 35,000 people. But it also highlighted the number of people who were hidden homeless and not counted.

That's still the case today.

'I nearly died on the streets - then found a new family' Moses was sleeping on the streets after he and his teenage son were evicted from their London home.

In London alone, councils are spending £5m a day on temporary accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness.

Imagine if that money was spent on housing and helping people avoid homelessness in the first place?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy85klqk14o

We never stop 💪

We're here providing tailored, dedicated support to help people leave homelessness behind - all year round.

YouTube video by Sky News Inside the city hundreds of van dwellers call home: The hidden side of the cost of living crisis

The housing crisis is forcing people into unsafe shelter, such as vans & cars.

Our research shows over 200,000 households across Britain are experiencing ‘hidden homelessness’ e.g. living in vans or sofa surfing. This is an increase of 30% since 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdfoXP6gdy8

A person is humorously dressed in tall grass, at the Bad Bunny Superbowl half time show. The text above reads: "when you miss out on a Royal Parks Half Marathon place and think you might have to resort to this to get in."

Bad Bunn wears a white suit falling backwards into a crowd, who have their hands outstretched ready to catch him. Text above the image reads: "when you find out that there are still charity places available for the Royal Parks Half Marathon with Team Crisis.

Missed out on a place in the Royal Parks Half Marathon?

Well, this Friday 13th could be your lucky day!

Sign up for one of our last remaining charity places: https://bit.ly/4rf7xLG

Red background with white text stating, "Nearly 4,000 social homes lost last year as more people are pushed into homelessness." The bottom right corner features the Crisis logo.

The latest Government figures reveal more social homes are being sold or demolished than created.

The Government has promised a new generation of social homes. We back them to the hilt on this ambition but fear they will fail unless urgent action is taken.

https://bit.ly/4aLjSBs

We’ll be calling on all parties ahead of the Senedd elections in May to make firm commitments to end homelessness in Wales. 

Follow Crisis Wales on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as we continue to campaign to end homelessness in Wales.

The new law holds the potential to make a big difference to thousands of people and to help drive down high levels of homelessness.

But we won’t stop here.

We now need the next Welsh Government to make sure the new law works well in practice.

A massive thank you to all our supporters, the politicians, professionals and organisations who helped to make this a reality.

But a special thank you to all the people with lived experience of homelessness who bravely shared their experiences to help shape a better future.❤️

It’s official! The Homelessness Bill will now become law! 🥳

Crisis has long been calling for changes to the law on homelessness in Wales and yesterday, the Welsh Parliament voted to make this a reality.

Know your Rights: How the Renters’ Rights Act Protects You — Husmus blog The UK rental market is entering a new era. On May 1, 2026 , the Renters’ Rights Act officially takes effect, bringing a new level of consistency and clarity to how we all live and work in the privat...

Can I have a pet? Can my landlord still evict me? We know renters are uncertain about the Renters' Rights Act which becomes law May 1.

So we've joined Husmus to host a free webinar on Feb 24 - "Know your rights - How the Renters' Rights Act Protects You".
https://bit.ly/3Md9k4P

Four people in pink swimsuits stand by a pool, wearing matching flamingo-themed hats and sunglasses. They have their arms raised in cheerful poses. The background features the outdoor pool and buildings.

This image shows a person wearing a blue and white luchador mask and matching cape, standing next to an outdoor swimming pool. Several people are visible in the background swimming. The surroundings suggest an urban outdoor setting.

A group of people are happily swimming in a pool. One person in the background is wearing a pink beanie. The swimmers appear to be enjoying a casual swim session.

A person in a red swim cap and mirrored goggles smiles while resting on the edge of an outdoor pool. Another swimmer is in the background, wearing a green swim cap.

What do you get if you cross a pool of cold water, some outstanding fancy dress and more than 300 Crisis supporters?

More than £50,000 raised to help people build their lives out of homelessness, of course!

FOMO? Sign up to our DIY Icebreaker: https://bit.ly/4aHWHYQ

Thank you for supporting Crisis at Christmas 2025. Together we:

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Supported 6,000+ people
🛌Welcomed 390 guests into Crisis hotels
🙏Mobilised 3,500 volunteers
🧑‍⚕️Delivered 775+ health appointments
🎄Packed 1,100+ festive hampers

We couldn’t do it without you❤️

New podcast episode explores how services can ensure they are culturally competent and anti-racist. In this episode we discuss how homelessness services can ensure they are anti-racist and culturally competent.

Last month Cuchulainn from our research team contributed to a Homeless Link podcast looking at systemic racism in homelessness support systems.

Historically, homelessness services were designed around white, Western norms, which can make them inaccessible to people of colour
https://bit.ly/3ZlOao0

Know your Rights: How the Renters’ Rights Act Protects You — Husmus blog The UK rental market is entering a new era. On May 1, 2026 , the Renters’ Rights Act officially takes effect, bringing a new level of consistency and clarity to how we all live and work in the privat...

The Renters' Rights Act becomes law on May 1. What will it REALLY cover?

On Feb 24th Crisis Venture Studio & partners Husmus present a free webinar for tenants looking at topics such as end of no fault evictions, pets, flexible tenancies, & rent hikes.

https://bit.ly/3Md9k4P

If these changes become law, more people will have the foundation of a safe and secure home. It will be a major step forward in Wales’s journey towards a future free from homelessness.

If passed, it would: 
👉 Allow people to get help sooner
👉Make public services work together to prevent homelessness
👉Improve support for people experiencing homelessness