Homeless Connect
@homelessconnect.bsky.social
We're on a journey to end homelessness. We represent the NI homelessness sector and amplify voices of people with lived experience. We provide the Home Starter Pack service and FareShare in NI
In May 2025, there were 5,220 households in temporary accommodation throughout Northern Ireland.
This represents an increase of 153% from January 2019.
Join us next week for Homelessness Awareness Week as we #SeeThePerson behind the continued homelessness crisis.
#HAW25
This represents an increase of 153% from January 2019.
Join us next week for Homelessness Awareness Week as we #SeeThePerson behind the continued homelessness crisis.
#HAW25
November 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
In May 2025, there were 5,220 households in temporary accommodation throughout Northern Ireland.
This represents an increase of 153% from January 2019.
Join us next week for Homelessness Awareness Week as we #SeeThePerson behind the continued homelessness crisis.
#HAW25
This represents an increase of 153% from January 2019.
Join us next week for Homelessness Awareness Week as we #SeeThePerson behind the continued homelessness crisis.
#HAW25
Homelessness Awareness Week 2025 is a few days away.
This year, we’re joining together to challenge stigma and highlight the real people and stories behind homelessness.
Discover how you can take part here: homelessconnect.org/homelessness...
#HAW25 #SeeThePerson
This year, we’re joining together to challenge stigma and highlight the real people and stories behind homelessness.
Discover how you can take part here: homelessconnect.org/homelessness...
#HAW25 #SeeThePerson
November 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Homelessness Awareness Week 2025 is a few days away.
This year, we’re joining together to challenge stigma and highlight the real people and stories behind homelessness.
Discover how you can take part here: homelessconnect.org/homelessness...
#HAW25 #SeeThePerson
This year, we’re joining together to challenge stigma and highlight the real people and stories behind homelessness.
Discover how you can take part here: homelessconnect.org/homelessness...
#HAW25 #SeeThePerson
In June 2025, 32,159 households in Northern Ireland were on the social housing waiting list- a 78% increase from 2024.
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
In June 2025, 32,159 households in Northern Ireland were on the social housing waiting list- a 78% increase from 2024.
When we hear the word “homelessness,” too often a narrow image comes to mind. But the truth is far broader.
Homelessness includes individuals and families living in temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, or staying in overcrowded, insecure, or unsafe housing.
Homelessness includes individuals and families living in temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, or staying in overcrowded, insecure, or unsafe housing.
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
When we hear the word “homelessness,” too often a narrow image comes to mind. But the truth is far broader.
Homelessness includes individuals and families living in temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, or staying in overcrowded, insecure, or unsafe housing.
Homelessness includes individuals and families living in temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, or staying in overcrowded, insecure, or unsafe housing.
A staggering 4,730 children in Northern Ireland are living in temporary accommodation - a 121% rise since 2019. Childhood homelessness harms health, wellbeing, and education. Please #SeeThePerson and support efforts to help children and families facing homelessness. #HAW25
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A staggering 4,730 children in Northern Ireland are living in temporary accommodation - a 121% rise since 2019. Childhood homelessness harms health, wellbeing, and education. Please #SeeThePerson and support efforts to help children and families facing homelessness. #HAW25
Homelessness is more than numbers or labels. This Homelessness Awareness Week (1–7 Dec), let’s #SeeThePerson behind every statistic - real people with hopes, challenges, and potential.
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Homelessness is more than numbers or labels. This Homelessness Awareness Week (1–7 Dec), let’s #SeeThePerson behind every statistic - real people with hopes, challenges, and potential.
Our Frontline Network Lunch and Learn event next Tuesday 11.11.25 in Belfast has a few spaces left. Opportunities to network over lunch, will be followed by a workshop on the Trauma Informed Practice Toolkit for NI, led by the implementation officer from SBNI .
Booking link here- bit.ly/47o678W
Booking link here- bit.ly/47o678W
Frontline Network Lunch and Learn -
Join our Frontline Workers Networking Lunch & Learn to explore the Trauma Informed Toolkit (NI) with SBNI, share practice insights and connect with peers.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Our Frontline Network Lunch and Learn event next Tuesday 11.11.25 in Belfast has a few spaces left. Opportunities to network over lunch, will be followed by a workshop on the Trauma Informed Practice Toolkit for NI, led by the implementation officer from SBNI .
Booking link here- bit.ly/47o678W
Booking link here- bit.ly/47o678W
Homeless Connect one day in person course Effective Conversations to Reduce Alcohol and Drug-Related Harm is just 2 weeks away on the 18th November. It will enhance attendees conversational skills around these sensitive topics .
Fee:£135 (member); £165 (non-member)
Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V
Fee:£135 (member); £165 (non-member)
Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V
November 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Homeless Connect one day in person course Effective Conversations to Reduce Alcohol and Drug-Related Harm is just 2 weeks away on the 18th November. It will enhance attendees conversational skills around these sensitive topics .
Fee:£135 (member); £165 (non-member)
Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V
Fee:£135 (member); £165 (non-member)
Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V
on 25th November NI Frontline Network has an interesting half day online option to find out more about Neurodiversity.
This course will provide insights into the autistic spectrum and other neurodiverse areas alongside effective communication and support strategies.
bit.ly/47kVELx
This course will provide insights into the autistic spectrum and other neurodiverse areas alongside effective communication and support strategies.
bit.ly/47kVELx
Frontline Network – Neurodiversity Awareness and Support - Homeless Connect
On Tuesday 25 November, the NI Frontline Network will be holding an online workshop focused on neurodiversity awareness and support.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
on 25th November NI Frontline Network has an interesting half day online option to find out more about Neurodiversity.
This course will provide insights into the autistic spectrum and other neurodiverse areas alongside effective communication and support strategies.
bit.ly/47kVELx
This course will provide insights into the autistic spectrum and other neurodiverse areas alongside effective communication and support strategies.
bit.ly/47kVELx
Homeless Connect in person course on 18 November, (Belfast) is 'Effective Conversations to Reduce Alcohol and Drug Related harm'. This course will increase staff confidence in managing alcohol and/or drug related situations safely. Fee:£135 (member); £165 (non-member)
Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V
Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V
October 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Homeless Connect in person course on 18 November, (Belfast) is 'Effective Conversations to Reduce Alcohol and Drug Related harm'. This course will increase staff confidence in managing alcohol and/or drug related situations safely. Fee:£135 (member); £165 (non-member)
Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V
Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V
In CT Brief, Nicola McCrudden, CEO of Homeless Connect, explores what’s driving Northern Ireland’s homelessness crisis –
and how prevention and collaboration can build a better system. Read here: www.campbelltickell.com/ctbrief/issu...
and how prevention and collaboration can build a better system. Read here: www.campbelltickell.com/ctbrief/issu...
Homelessness in NI - CTB 80
The latest insights from Campbell Tickell's CTB80: Nicola McCrudden of Homeless Connect explores the pressures, prevention and pathways forward.
www.campbelltickell.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
In CT Brief, Nicola McCrudden, CEO of Homeless Connect, explores what’s driving Northern Ireland’s homelessness crisis –
and how prevention and collaboration can build a better system. Read here: www.campbelltickell.com/ctbrief/issu...
and how prevention and collaboration can build a better system. Read here: www.campbelltickell.com/ctbrief/issu...
We’re hiring an Income Development Manager to grow and diversify funding for our projects, including FareShare NI.
Based in Belfast with hybrid working. Salary £37k–£39k. Apply now: homelessconnect.org/job/income-d...
#NIJobs #HomelessConnect #Fundraising
Based in Belfast with hybrid working. Salary £37k–£39k. Apply now: homelessconnect.org/job/income-d...
#NIJobs #HomelessConnect #Fundraising
Income Development Manager - Homeless Connect
Join Homeless Connect as an Income Development Manager to lead fundraising, build partnerships, and help sustain vital homelessness services across NI.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We’re hiring an Income Development Manager to grow and diversify funding for our projects, including FareShare NI.
Based in Belfast with hybrid working. Salary £37k–£39k. Apply now: homelessconnect.org/job/income-d...
#NIJobs #HomelessConnect #Fundraising
Based in Belfast with hybrid working. Salary £37k–£39k. Apply now: homelessconnect.org/job/income-d...
#NIJobs #HomelessConnect #Fundraising
🎥 What a day! The NI Homelessness Conference 2025 brought together experts, frontline workers & lived experience voices for a day of learning & collaboration. Thanks to all who joined us! #NIHC2025
October 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🎥 What a day! The NI Homelessness Conference 2025 brought together experts, frontline workers & lived experience voices for a day of learning & collaboration. Thanks to all who joined us! #NIHC2025
1 month to go until our Frontline network Lunch and Learn in Belfast.
Over lunch, the implementation manager from SBNI will be on hand to guide you through their NI specific trauma informed toolkit.
Book here today: bit.ly/4h7JHxr
Over lunch, the implementation manager from SBNI will be on hand to guide you through their NI specific trauma informed toolkit.
Book here today: bit.ly/4h7JHxr
Frontline Workers Networking, Lunch and Learn -
Join our Frontline Workers Networking Lunch & Learn to explore the Trauma Informed Toolkit (NI) with SBNI, share practice insights and connect with peers.
bit.ly
October 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
1 month to go until our Frontline network Lunch and Learn in Belfast.
Over lunch, the implementation manager from SBNI will be on hand to guide you through their NI specific trauma informed toolkit.
Book here today: bit.ly/4h7JHxr
Over lunch, the implementation manager from SBNI will be on hand to guide you through their NI specific trauma informed toolkit.
Book here today: bit.ly/4h7JHxr
A brilliant day at the NI Homelessness Conference 2025!
Huge thanks to our speakers, sponsors & everyone who joined us. Your insights & collaboration made it a real success.
Watch this space for highlights & key takeaways.
#NIHC25
Huge thanks to our speakers, sponsors & everyone who joined us. Your insights & collaboration made it a real success.
Watch this space for highlights & key takeaways.
#NIHC25
October 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A brilliant day at the NI Homelessness Conference 2025!
Huge thanks to our speakers, sponsors & everyone who joined us. Your insights & collaboration made it a real success.
Watch this space for highlights & key takeaways.
#NIHC25
Huge thanks to our speakers, sponsors & everyone who joined us. Your insights & collaboration made it a real success.
Watch this space for highlights & key takeaways.
#NIHC25
This summer we visited Hosford at @East Belfast Mission. From hostel support to the 240 Inclusion Hub, staff help with housing, wellbeing & skills. Inspiring work linking clients to community despite pressures.
Learn more: homelessconnect.org/hosford/ #HomelessConnect #CommunitySupport
Learn more: homelessconnect.org/hosford/ #HomelessConnect #CommunitySupport
October 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This summer we visited Hosford at @East Belfast Mission. From hostel support to the 240 Inclusion Hub, staff help with housing, wellbeing & skills. Inspiring work linking clients to community despite pressures.
Learn more: homelessconnect.org/hosford/ #HomelessConnect #CommunitySupport
Learn more: homelessconnect.org/hosford/ #HomelessConnect #CommunitySupport
Last chance to register for #NIHC2025! Join leading experts on 9 Oct for a day of keynotes, panels & workshops tackling homelessness. Last remaining tickets. Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...
September 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Last chance to register for #NIHC2025! Join leading experts on 9 Oct for a day of keynotes, panels & workshops tackling homelessness. Last remaining tickets. Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...
How can lived experience help address health inequalities in homelessness? Hear ADRC’s groundbreaking research shaped by those who’ve lived it. 📅 9 Oct, St Comgall’s. Book: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn... #NIHC2025
September 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
How can lived experience help address health inequalities in homelessness? Hear ADRC’s groundbreaking research shaped by those who’ve lived it. 📅 9 Oct, St Comgall’s. Book: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn... #NIHC2025
We visited Mindwise Inverary House, celebrating 50 years of supporting people with mental health challenges. A new Tenancy Bridge Building role will ease the move to independent living. Staff also access training & advocacy via our Frontline Learning Network. Learn more: bit.ly/46jztEU
September 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
We visited Mindwise Inverary House, celebrating 50 years of supporting people with mental health challenges. A new Tenancy Bridge Building role will ease the move to independent living. Staff also access training & advocacy via our Frontline Learning Network. Learn more: bit.ly/46jztEU
Nicola McCrudden, CEO of Homeless Connect, told the Belfast Telegraph: “Rising homelessness is an obvious sign that past failures to tackle housing need has caught up with us… The societal & monetary costs of failing to build enough social housing continue to mount.”
Read more: bit.ly/46DmjUC
Read more: bit.ly/46DmjUC
Stormont must raise its ambition if it is to tackle the scourge of homelessness: MLA
An MLA has said Stormont must raise its ambition after it was revealed that just 41 new social homes have been started while homelessness more than doubles in the last ten years.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Nicola McCrudden, CEO of Homeless Connect, told the Belfast Telegraph: “Rising homelessness is an obvious sign that past failures to tackle housing need has caught up with us… The societal & monetary costs of failing to build enough social housing continue to mount.”
Read more: bit.ly/46DmjUC
Read more: bit.ly/46DmjUC
Mark Baillie & Nikki McConville represented @homelessconnect.bsky.social at the Secretary of State’s Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle, joining others recognised for their impact across NI communities.
September 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Mark Baillie & Nikki McConville represented @homelessconnect.bsky.social at the Secretary of State’s Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle, joining others recognised for their impact across NI communities.
This afternoon the All Party Group on #Homelessness met to hear from officials on the fifth Interdepartmental Homelessness Action Plan (IDHAP). You can read more about the session on our website here
homelessconnect.org/apg-on-homel...
homelessconnect.org/apg-on-homel...
September 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This afternoon the All Party Group on #Homelessness met to hear from officials on the fifth Interdepartmental Homelessness Action Plan (IDHAP). You can read more about the session on our website here
homelessconnect.org/apg-on-homel...
homelessconnect.org/apg-on-homel...
One month to go until the NI Homelessness Conference 2025 at St Comgall’s, West Belfast.
Expect expert panels, practical workshops, and the chance to connect with colleagues from across NI, the UK & Europe.
📅 9 Oct | 🎟️ Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...
#NIHC25 #Housing #NIEvents
Expect expert panels, practical workshops, and the chance to connect with colleagues from across NI, the UK & Europe.
📅 9 Oct | 🎟️ Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...
#NIHC25 #Housing #NIEvents
September 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
One month to go until the NI Homelessness Conference 2025 at St Comgall’s, West Belfast.
Expect expert panels, practical workshops, and the chance to connect with colleagues from across NI, the UK & Europe.
📅 9 Oct | 🎟️ Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...
#NIHC25 #Housing #NIEvents
Expect expert panels, practical workshops, and the chance to connect with colleagues from across NI, the UK & Europe.
📅 9 Oct | 🎟️ Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...
#NIHC25 #Housing #NIEvents
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On 25 Sept, join our free webinar to learn how your charity, school, or community group can access surplus food through FareShare.
Support your services, cut costs, and help feed vulnerable people across NI.
Register here 👉 homelessconnect.org/event/feedin...
Support your services, cut costs, and help feed vulnerable people across NI.
Register here 👉 homelessconnect.org/event/feedin...
August 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
On 25 Sept, join our free webinar to learn how your charity, school, or community group can access surplus food through FareShare.
Support your services, cut costs, and help feed vulnerable people across NI.
Register here 👉 homelessconnect.org/event/feedin...
Support your services, cut costs, and help feed vulnerable people across NI.
Register here 👉 homelessconnect.org/event/feedin...