The Progressive Property Podcast Collaboration Over Crisis: Solutions to Homelessness | Carole Neales speaks to Judith Vickers and Abigail Noonan of Lifeshare
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In this festive episode, property investor Carole Neales interviews Judith Vickers and Abigail Noonan from Lifeshare, Manchester's oldest homeless charity. Hear the inspiring story of how Lifeshare has adapted over 40 years to meet the evolving needs of the homeless community. Learn clever CSR tactics that support charities and benefit businesses too. Gain insight into the property investor mindset shift towards social impact investing and how you can get involved, even with limited funds and help work towards a collaborative solution for the UK’s housing crisis.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Lifeshare started in 1984 with a soup van and pioneered many 'firsts' in homeless support services in Manchester
- Data poverty is a key issue preventing access to housing, jobs, and services
- Construction companies can provide vacant sites over holidays for shelter and food service
- Donating used tech helps people access support services and develop digital skills
- Partnering with charities boosts planning applications and contractor scores
- Training programs for construction jobs transform lives from homelessness to employment
- Central 'one stop shop' buildings allow charities to share resources and build community
- Government incentives and policy changes could better enable charity and business collaborations
BEST MOMENTS
"Everybody's two check paychecks away from being homeless."
"If you get a new phone, and your old phone is still workable, you could donate that to us."
"Having everyone on site get along and be excited to be there every morning, it's not gonna hurt."
"No one person, no one charity can solve this problem."
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