Rough sleeper centre to offer safe spaces to women
Summary
A charity in Peterborough, called Light Project Peterborough, plans to have special sessions just for women at its day center for homeless people. These sessions aim to give women a safe space to seek help away from the predominantly male environment. The charity noticed an increase in female visitors and aims to provide services like healthcare support, housing, and showers.Key Facts
- Light Project Peterborough is a charity supporting homeless people.
- The charity runs a day center called The Garden House in the city center.
- About 20% of people the charity supports are women.
- The charity will hold women-only sessions to provide a safe space for women.
- Female volunteers will be available to offer advice during these sessions.
- The center offers help like healthcare support, housing advice, and shower facilities.
- The charity raised over £15,000 in a fundraising event called the big sleep out.
- In 2023, Peterborough counted 24 people sleeping rough in the city.
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