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If you are aged 16-24 and without a safe place to spend the night, the Youth Homeless Helpline is here for you. We are open through the night and throughout the weekend. The number to call is: 08000 495 495

When Rhiannon’s family rejected her gender identity, she became homeless. After moving between unsafe places, she finally found safety at Tŷ Pride — Wales’ first 24-hour LGBTQ+ supported accommodation.

👉 Learn more about her story here: https://www.llamau.org.uk/case-studies/rhiannons-story

"If you'd told me ten years ago that I would have just graduated university, I wouldn't have believed you."

Your support can help young people like Emma to build an independent future for themselves, read Emma's story here: https://ow.ly/O3iB50ReaWp

Dealing with domestic violence at home and a lack of confidence at school James felt his dream of university was impossible.

After getting the support he needed James is now thriving in university, living his dream 💜 Watch his story: https://youtu.be/5xhlM35JfYA?si=Yf74Lxblwjjn-8Yo

Secured your Cardiff Half Marathon ticket for next year? You can make every step count in the fight to end youth homelessness in Wales while we cheer you on 💙We'll support you with free a running top, and a brilliant after party. Get in touch with us: fundraising@llamau.org.uk

Would you know what to do if a woman you knew was at risk of homelessness?

Llamau is here to support you in getting the woman you know the proper support. Read more here: https://ow.ly/AQjs50QYX1K

"Living at Llamau has made me feel more stable than ever."

Young people like Charlie need your support to move on from homelessness to build an independent future for themselves, read more here: https://llamau.org.uk/blog/charlies-story

When was the last time you asked your parents or friends for help? We know that the journey out of homelessness relies on building bridges and creating a support network and it's proven to work 💙

What would you say to someone who thinks they have nobody to turn too?

Can you give a room to a young person today? Provide a room and supportive home for a young person with experience of homelessness.  Find out more here: https://ow.ly/95U550QYXkk

Emily was supported by Llamau Supported Accommodation after living in care. She was able to live more independently and move forward with her life. Read her story here: https://ow.ly/Vy9l50QYXv0

We’re proud to be joining with campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK Government to #unfreezeLHA at the Budget. See the article here: inews.co.uk/news/housing...

With your help, we’ll keep pushing for the homes, services and policies that make a Wales without homelessness a reality 💙
#WorldHomelessDay2025 #Homelessness #Llamau

Homelessness is not inevitable.
It is preventable. We just need the right support is in place, at the right time, for the right people.

But this is only the beginning.
We still need action on the root causes of homelessness — poverty, lack of affordable housing, domestic abuse, and trauma.

That’s why we welcome the Welsh Government’s draft Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation Bill, focusing on early intervention.

Its repeal, confirmed earlier this year and due to take full effect by spring 2026, marks a shift in how society views homelessness.

For too long, the Act sent a harmful message that poverty is a crime, and that people without a home belong in handcuffs instead of housing. That message ends now.

🧵 After 200 years, the Vagrancy Act is finally being repealed.

This outdated law criminalised rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales, punishing people simply for being homeless. #WorldHomelessDay

I don't feel safe in my relationship If you are in immediate danger, you should call the police on 999. If you have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence in your relationship or at home, you should call the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800. You can call the helpline for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also email Live Fear Free on info@livefearfreehelpline.wales or talk to someone confidentially using the Live Fear Free live chat service. Helpline staff will help you talk about your feelings, explore options, access local services, and to identify ways in which you can increase...

If you are a young person who feels unsafe in your relationship, it can feel like you are alone.

Llamau is here to support you by exploring your feelings, telling you your options and helping you access the services you need. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/y7GF50X8o4V

Excited to run the Cardiff Half next year? Be sure to enter the ballot before midnight, Sunday 19th October for your chance to secure a spot 🏅 If you want to support Llamau next year to help end youth homelessness in Wales get in touch with us at:

📩 - events@llamau.org.uk
📱- 02920239585

The Oysho Cardiff Half was incredible 🎉 Thank you to all our runners who together, raised over £12,000! You are all changing the lives of children in Wales forever 🫶 #cardiffhalf

After two days of exploring history, identity and solidarity, our young people are enjoying some well-deserved fun at Energylandia 🎢

This youth-led trip to Poland, funded by Taith, is about creating balance, reflecting on the past while also celebrating joy and togetherness now. #charitysky

Day two of our Youth leadership group's trip to Poland funded by Taith. Today, they visit Auschwitz. This profound experience informs and encourages reflection on human rights, remembrance, and the importance of challenging prejudice and hate in all its forms. #charitysky

Our young people are in Poland on a youth-led trip, funded by Taith Wales ✈️

At the Galicja Jewish Museum they are reflecting on resilience & how history can give perspective, helping them see their own challenges in a new light.

📷: Lesnydzban

Llamau can provide this more tailored approach to help women rebuild their lives, enable independence and self-determination. But only with your help 💪

For those who have endured gender-based abuse or violence, generic temporary accommodation isn’t always the answer.

Gender-specific housing options for women need to include:
🏠 Safe, women-only environments
🏠 Support for independence
🏠 24/7 staffed housing, self-contained units & flats

Generic housing often fails to meet the needs of women who have experienced gender-based violence or abuse. Not all women experiencing challenges can access traditional domestic abuse refuges 💔

Picture of a woman with the quote "the day the police officer gave me Llamau's number was the day I was given a life line" - Rebecca (A woman we support)

It's international Women's Equality day, so let's talk about why gender-specific services matter 🧵

Hi Rob, we're looking into it, thanks for letting spotlighting this! 🫶

YouTube video by Llamau Rhiannon's Story

Rhiannon became homeless at 20 after being rejected by her family for her gender identity. Thanks to our Tŷ Pride project she’s living independently and wants to use her journey to support others.
Her message? “Stand up for yourself and who you are.”
#PrideMonth
youtu.be/T5aNqTz8MQo?...

We’ve worked with @crisis-uk.bsky.social, @cymorthcymru.bsky.social and many others across the homelessness, housing and human rights sectors in calling for an end to this harmful legislation.

Today’s news proves the power of working together and that change is possible. [3/3🧵]

This outdated law has long criminalised people simply for being homeless. Its repeal is a landmark moment, one that could prevent thousands from being pushed further into the margins of society. [2/3🧵]