Summary
A winter shelter in Northampton is experiencing high demand due to a cost of living crisis and a lack of affordable housing. The Northampton Hope Centre has moved to a larger venue to accommodate more people, but still might not have enough space for everyone in need. The shelter offers beds, meals, and support to help people off the streets and aims to assist them in finding long-term housing.
Key Facts
- The Northampton Hope Centre has moved its shelter to a church to provide more beds for people in need.
- The new venue can accommodate up to 45 beds, but the charity expects up to 75 people seeking help daily.
- The shelter is funded by West Northamptonshire Council and includes a 27-bed facility at another location.
- Night shelter guests can use additional services like hot meals and showers at the charity's day centre.
- The demand is increasing due to a cost of living crisis, high housing costs, and pressures on mental health.
- More women and younger people are seeking help at the shelter this year.
- The charity aims to help people find permanent housing by the end of the winter period.
- The winter night shelter will operate until March.
