Safeguarding
Financial Hardship & Homelessness
Understanding vulnerability and finding sources of help.
Financial hardship and homelessness can create significant vulnerabilities that can lead to safeguarding risks. While not safeguarding issues in themselves, it is important for our church communities to know where to find support for those in need. You can help by:
- Mapping out food banks and points of contact in your area to be shared with those who need them.
- Encouraging parents of school age children to continue to claim their free school meals where this applies.
- Sharing information on local support services with those who may have limited access to technology.
Useful Website Resources:
- StepChange Debt Charity: Emergency Funding Information
- Citizens Advice: Help with the Cost of Living
- StreetLink: For reporting a rough sleeper in need of support in England and Wales. streetlink.org.uk
- The Trussell Trust: Find a local food bank. trusselltrust.org