Crisis and Lloyds Banking Group have been in partnership, together with Simon Community in Northern Ireland, since 2023. We've achieved a huge amount together - including launching Good Place Lettings, a new social lettings agency following the successful model of Homes for Good in Scotland, which is supporting individuals who might otherwise be locked out of the private rental market. Lloyds Banking Group have also supported our frontline Skylight services, as well as our Changing Lives programme - awarding over 220 grants and wrap-around support since our partnership kicked off.
Throughout this partnership, we’ve achieved a lot. But our work is not complete, as demand on Crisis’ services continues to grow. That’s why we’re extending our partnership for another 2 years.
Lloyds Banking Group will help us to provide person-centred support through funding new Engagement and Assessment Workers. These people are not just experts, they’re trusted voices who offer a sense of safety when someone is experiencing the worst forms of homelessness. Our Engagement and Assessment Workers fight someone’s corner when they need it most. Helping people to navigate services and organisations who can help them end their homelessness.
Home is the foundation of everyday life. Having a safe and stable home means we can settle and be part of our community. Home is a big part of our physical and mental health. That’s why we want to see everyone in a settled home.
So, we’re thrilled that Lloyds Banking Group are, on top of their partnership commitment, providing a game-changing donation to help us start buying homes for the very first time.
It’s radical to say that homelessness can be ended. Truly ended. But we know it can because, at Crisis, we see how it happens. We see it in moments of support, in acts of compassion, in keys handed over, in people rebuilding their lives one step at a time. One person at a time. And, with LGB’s additional contribution, one home at a time.
Since our partnership with Lloyds Banking Group kicked off in April 2023:
Thousands of Lloyds Banking Group colleagues have been involved in fundraising over £5m for Crisis and Simon Community in Northern Ireland.
in Crisis shops, Skylight centres, Crisis at Christmas hotels and warehouse.
awarded to people taking their next steps out of homelessness and into employment or education, with wrap-around support provided by the Changing Lives team and volunteer mentors at Lloyds Banking Group.
One person at a time. And one home at a time.
