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Ending Homelessness in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network (GMHAN) brings together people with personal insight into homelessness, people from frontline organisation, public sector and others to find more effective solutions.

There are various GM wide initiatives addressing different challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. A top priority for this winter is to support people who are sleeping rough to move inside through the 'Bed Every Night' initiative.

Help people who are sleeping rough in Greater Manchester this winter

Rough sleeping is the most visible form of homelessness, in Greater Manchester we have adopted the goal to end the need for anyone to sleep on the streets by May 2020.

There is a lot of work underway at all times of year by local authorities and the voluntary sector to prevent and reduce homelessness. This year we want to build on that, so our goal is to provide a place for every person sleeping rough every night right through the coming winter, from 1 November to 31 March.

Here's how you can help:

Do you need local support this winter?

Find support services in your area

Not sure how to get help?

Get advice for your borough

Want to help?

There are various ways to support people experiencing homelessness in Greater Manchester. Organisations, public services and voluntary groups work closely together to share resources and maximise the donations made.

Support people directly

  • Big Change Manchester - Big Change pays for practical items individuals in Central Manchester need to build independent lives away from the streets.
  • Real Change Wigan and Leigh - Real Change pays for practical items individuals in Wigan and Leigh need to build independent lives away from the streets.
  • Migrant Relief Fund - This fund provides a crisis grant to destitute migrants who have no access to public funds.

Support a project

  • A Bed Every Night - supports the provision of shelter and support for people who are sleeping rough across Greater Manchester this winter.

Support local organisations

See what's needed in your area

Find local organisations

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Get involved

If you would like to get involved with GMHAN and find out about future events, please join our mailing list.