Press Releases

16 September 2008
Prince William to be new patron of landmark photography exhibition
Crisis announces that Prince William has agreed to become patron of A Positive View, a landmark exhibition of iconic international photography in 2010.

11 September 2008
Homelessness charity Crisis launches new brand identity
Crisis has unveiled its new brand identity. This follows a comprehensive review and the development of a new strategic plan to increase the scale and scope of its work over the next five years

02 September 2008
Brown’s recovery package ‘falls short’
Homelessness charity Crisis has expressed concern that the Government’s housing recovery plan announced today does not go far enough to help those in housing need.

07 August 2008
Plight of homeless women worse than revealed
Crisis has expressed concern at the rise in reported number of homeless women, but warns that even these stark figures underestimate the true scale of the problem.

23 July 2008
Homeless people talk to government minister
Homelessness minister Iain Wright MP visited Crisis today to see for himself how the learning and skills facilities and the Skylight café on offer were helping former rough sleepers.

16 July 2008
Research highlights ‘untapped resource’
The private rented sector has been identified as an untapped resource in the battle against homelessness by research Crisis and the London Housing Foundation launched at an event in London today

30 June 2008
Give a book a home
To mark the 'National Year of Reading', Skylight are asking supporters to donate any unwanted books to the ’Give a book a home’ appeal. Books are being collected in Crisis reception now.

24 June 2008
Generous Newcastle kids rewarded with bicycles
Generous children from Oakley Garden School will be rewarded for their donations to homelessness charity Crisis with personalised bicycles donated by collective Recyke Y' Bike and restored by members of Crisis Skylight in Newcastle.

23 June 2008
Crisis Changing Lives award helps Newcastle man rebuild his life.
Formerly homeless, Newcastle man, James Forbes has been given a chance to help rebuild his life
thanks to a £2,500 grant.

17 June 2008
Square Mile Runners raise £150k
2,000 runners took to the streets of London last Thursday to participate in the sixteenth Square Mile Run making it one of the most popular runs in the history of the event and raising vital funds for the homelessness charity Crisis.

06 June 2008
Conservative Party’s Homelessness Foundation
Crisis welcomes today’s launch of the Conservative Party’s Homelessness Foundation, but warns that more than words are needed to alleviate homelessness in the UK.

12 May 2008
Former rough sleeper wins award through education
Londoner Nazeem Durgahee has received a major award for going from sleeping rough to earning qualifications at homelessness charity Crisis to help others break the cycle of homelessness.

15 April 2008
Top city firms invited to clash for charity
Crisis invites top city firms to enter teams into the Crisis Square Mile Run on 12 June. Prizes will be awarded for the largest team and fastest runners over the course, past top London landmarks.

08 April 2008
Crisis welcomes Government’s rough sleeping review
Crisis welcomes the Government's announcement that it is to review its rough sleeping policy, as people are still becoming homeless, living on the streets or getting stuck in hostels.

03 April 2008
Crisis joins forces to demand change from London mayoral candidates
Crisis and other housing organisations challenged the three main parties’ candidates for London Mayor to put housing and homelessness at the top of their agendas.

01 April 2008
Artistic outlet for homeless people
A joint art exhibition showcasing the work of members of homelessness charity Crisis and London East End artists from Indigo Impressions will soon be opening to the public.

25 March 2008
Crisis welcomes CLG funding
Crisis, has welcomed Housing Minister Caroline Flint’s announcement of £70 million to be allocated to 69 homelessness projects across England, including new Skylight centres in Birmingham and Oxford.

12 March 2008
Crisis response to Budget
Homelessness charity Crisis responds to Alistair Darling's Budget and welcomes plans to reform Housing Benefit, but warns that not only families should be set free from the poverty trap, but also single people.

10 March 2008
New statistics reveal thousands still falling through homelessness safety net
Government statistics released today reveal that thousands of vulnerable people are still falling through the homelessness safety net.

07 March 2008
Crisis marks International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day, Crisis will be participating in a range of activities dedicated to the specific needs of women.

15 February 2008
Crisis welcomes recognition of need to incentivise training and jobseeking
We welcome the Prime Minister's recognition that financial incentives are needed to help some unemployed people back into training and into work.

05 February 2008
Crisis opposes housing minister Caroline Flint's proposal
Crisis response to plans by housing minister Caroline Flint, reported on 5 February, that council tenants must actively seek work to secure social housing.

04 February 2008
Guerrilla graffiti blasts homelessness message across London
A controversial ‘reverse graffiti' guerrilla campaign is currently hitting the streets of London to coincide with ‘National Homelessness Sunday' happening this weekend.

04 February 2008
Report highlights key to tackling housing need in Scotland
A report released on 1 February by Crisis Connect has identified that deposit guarantee schemes can play a key role in tackling housing need in Scotland.

04 February 2008
SPRING SUPER GIG – PUBLIC’S CHANCE TO FACE THE CONSEQUENCES, LIVE
Crisis announces Paul Weller, Graham Coxon, Supergrass, Dirty Pretty Things, New Young Pony Club, Reverend & the Makers to take part in Consequences supergig.

16 January 2008
Crisis calls on Government not to cut support for homeless
Crisis criticises Government for cutting funding to scheme that its own research says is working well and helping homeless people to rebuild their lives.

09 January 2008
Crisis welcomes more than 1,500 guests for Christmas
More than 1,500 guests were welcomed at eight centres around London from 23-30 December 2007. Homeless people were provided with warmth, companionship, food and a safe place to sleep.