The Centre will be providing free immigration advice in newly opened emergency accommodation for under-25s sleeping rough in the capital.
New immigration project for homeless young people
Mani’s story
Preventing mental health causing homelessness.
The Big Bed Down
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James’s Story
At 17, James had nowhere to live. The Centre hostel provided an escape from homelessness, and James started turning his life around.
Donate to help more people like James, escape homelessness.
A Christmas message
2020 hasn’t been an easy year for anyone. At its heart Christmas is a time for celebrating the potential in all life and a time for hope. You will always find that hope at the Cardinal Hume Centre. Breaking out of poverty and escaping homelessness, takes courage and bravery. We may be working differently, but we remain resolutely open for […]
Annabelle’s story
Annabelle and her baby were facing lockdown in complete isolation until they came to the Cardinal Hume Centre.
Leading homelessness charities urge UK Government to reconsider dangerous new immigration rules
New immigration rules targeting people sleeping rough will endanger lives, undermine progress in reducing homelessness and must be reconsidered.
A Lenten Journey
Lent is traditionally a time for reflection – for thinking about the difference we can make in the world, and in our own lives. Jenny Hazelden reflects here on her work as an English language teacher at the Cardinal Hume Centre.
Wogeners complete 24 peaks challenge
In June a team from Wogen Resources took on the 24 peaks challenge raising over £8,000 for the Centre. Participant and Group Finance Director James Macfarlane tells us more. On the 8th and 9th of June a team of Wogeners completed a gruelling two day 24 peaks hiking challenge in the lake district in Northern England. The mood of the […]
The Big Bed Down Challenge
Join our Big Bed Down Challenge to help tackle poverty and homelessness. Will you take on the Big Bed Down Challenge? Sign up today Whether you lie on your lawn, sleep on your sofa or camp in your kitchen, all the money you raise will help people to escape homelessness. We know one night does not compare to the reality […]
Each person is precious: World day of migrants and refugees
Sunday, 15 January was the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Almost three quarters of people who come to the Cardinal Hume Centre for support were born overseas.
Christmas Carols at the Cathedral for the Centre
Land Securities, the company responsible for the recent transformation of Victoria, is hosting an even bigger and better Christmas carol concert at Westminster Cathedral in aid of the Centre, following the success of last year’s inaugural event. The festivities will spread beyond the Cathedral too, as ticket holders will be invited to a post-concert reception on the roof garden at […]
Football friendly between Cardinal Hume Centre and Cambridge Associates
Last Thursday (3rd November), on a cold, wintery night, the Cardinal Hume Centre met with local investment advice firm, Cambridge Associates, for a friendly eleven-a-side football match. Gareth Farmer, one of our Advice and Assessment Officers, was tasked with pulling a squad together to represent the Centre on the pitch.
Sleepout at Lord’s to fight homelessness
The biggest-ever CEO Sleepout London event took place last night (Monday, 31 October) at Lord’s Cricket Ground with around 200 CEOs, business and community leaders, MPs and Peers sleeping outside in a bid to raise more than £180,000 to help end homelessness.
Vatican priest to sleep out overnight at Lord’s
On Monday, 12 September, a cricket-mad priest from the Vatican got the chance to kiss the holy ground at Lord’s where he’ll be sleeping out overnight to support people facing homelessness.
“One size simply does not fit all” – CEO at Select Committee
The Cardinal Hume Centre’s Chief Executive, Cathy Corcoran, gave oral evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee for the inquiry ‘The Future of JobCentre Plus’ this week.
Learning from the Past
“Sadly the word ‘refugee’ has become a dirty word in many places today.” So said Lord Alf Dubs at a breakfast briefing hosted by the Cardinal Hume Centre this week.
Will you give up your bed for Nikki?
Will you and your colleagues give up your bed to help us fight poverty and homelessness and give people like Nikki* a better future?
From volunteer to priest
During National Volunteers’ Week, one of the Centre’s volunteers, Ross, will become a priest of the Diocese of Portsmouth. Here Ross shares why he decided to volunteer with the Centre as part of his training to become a priest and what it was like to work with young people wanting to turn their lives around. As part of our formation […]
CEO Sleepout 2016 – who will you nominate?
You don’t want to sleepout, but know someone who may like to. This year’s CEO Sleepout will be held at Lords Cricket Ground on 31st October. It is chance for companies and individuals to show support and solidarity with the homeless and disadvantaged. So why not nominate your boss, colleague, friend or family member? Participants do not have to be […]
