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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£5.6M
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Spending
£5.2M
Public benefits
The direct benefits flowing from the purpose include reduced levels of homelessness and reduced risk of becoming homeless for people that use our services. First Housing responds to the needs of people that are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, through initiatives focused towards providing quality accommodation and support. The benefits
to society include an increase in independent living within communities as individuals acquire the skills they need to do so. In terms of the prevention of poverty, the provision of housing and related services leads to improved socio-economic circumstances. In terms of the advancement of education, we are able to provide vocational and general training courses for people who are homeless and educational sessions in local schools. In terms of the advancement of health, we are able to assist with arranging hospital appointments, registration with doctors and other medical professionals and run courses on improving health and well being. The benefits from the purpose are demonstrated through data collection of the number of people that are temporarily accommodated with our supported accommodation projects, the number of people engaging with support, advice, activities/training, have been signposted to other specialist services, have taken up employment. We don’t see any harms arising from the purpose, and if there were, the benefits would outweigh the risks. The charity's beneficiaries are people living within Northern Ireland who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless There may be some instances where people may receive a private benefit. For example, increased knowledge or skills for volunteers/employees that are involved with our service, or other voluntary organisations that we may impart our knowledge or experience to. There are also paid staff. There may be a reduction in hospital admissions or businesses may see increased profit due to a reduction in people sleeping rough outside their premises. In any case the private benefits are incidental and necessary, but the direct benefits outweigh the private benefits.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Temporary, supported accommodation and specialised housing projects for single person households and families who are homeless. Supported housing in the community for people living with mental health issues. Specialist accommodation projects for young people leaving care, young parents and people suffering alcohol abuse who are sleeping
rough. Crèche and play facilities for children 0-3 years living in interim accommodation and the surrounding communities. Self contained accommodation with support for clients waiting permanent public sector housing. Resettlement and floating support services for young people, families and people with mental health difficulties living in the community. Private sector housing and ’SmartMove’ Private Sector Access Schemes for people requiring immediate and permanent housing. Mediation and tenancy support services for tenants living in the private rented sector. Property management and landlord support services. Night Support Services and outreach support to rough sleepers and people with chronic alcohol issues in need of help and support.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- General public
- Homelessness
- Men
- Mental health
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Tenants
- Unemployed/low income
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
- Education/training
- Relief of poverty
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
