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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · May 8

We are St Mungo’s.

We're here to end homelessness and rebuild lives.

For over 55 years, our teams have been on the ground, day and night, helping people off the streets and into safe, supportive housing.

We’re new here on Bluesky. 👋

Let’s introduce ourselves. (a thread ⬇️)

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · 15h

Deaths among people affected by homelessness in the UK have risen by 9% in a year, according to statistics from the Museum of Homelessness’s Dying Homeless Project.

Read our response here: https://bit.ly/46I1o31

Deaths rise by 9% among people affected by homelessness in 2024, St Mungo's responds | St Mungo's

Deaths among people affected by homelessness in the UK have risen by 9% in a year, according to statistics from the Museum of Homelessness's Dying

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · 2d

This Friday marks #WorldHomelessDay 2025 and we’re celebrating with Network Rail, with a collaborative collection event at London Victoria station.

Staff, volunteers, and St Mungo’s supporters will come together to raise awareness and vital funds for our work.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Wp8nru

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · 21d

This week, Sir Keir Starmer appointed Alison McGovern MP as the new Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness.

St Mungo’s welcomes the new minister. Read CEO Emma Haddad’s response here: https://www.mungos.org/st-mungos-welcomes-the-new-minister-for-local-government-and-homelessness/

St Mungo's welcomes the new Minister for Local Government and Homelessness | St Mungo's

This week, Sir Keir Starmer appointed Alison McGovern MP as the new Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness. Responding to the news, Emma

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · 26d

🎉 Good luck to our 20 brilliant hikers taking on the Thames Bridges Trek today!

That’s 25km across iconic bridges, all to help end homelessness. 💪

Want to take on your own challenge? Email us at: [email protected]

#ThamesBridgesTrek #Charity #EndHomelessness

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · 29d

It’s September: time for cosy nights in and a hobby that makes a difference.

Mini Builds bring joy through your letterbox and help rebuild lives, brick by brick. 🧡

Donate monthly with Mini Builds + get your first kit: https://bit.ly/454xJjD

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Sep 4

Giving back just got more rewarding.

Donate monthly with St Mungo’s Mini Builds + receive 4 exclusive building kits throughout the year as thanks.🧡   

Join a community rebuilding lives, brick by brick. Sign up today + get your first build: bit.ly/454xJjD

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Sep 4

A big thank you to fundraiser Adam, who spoke to BBC Radio Sussex about his 40 century cycles for his 40th birthday, all in aid of St Mungo’s!

Listen here (begins 3:21:40): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Allison Ferns on BBC Radio Sussex - 30/08/2025 - BBC Sounds

Join Allison for trusted Saturday breakfast news, information, and great music.

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Aug 19

Our new survey reveals that there may be harmful misconceptions around the leading causes of homelessness in the UK.

Take a look at our latest post, challenging these: www.mungos.org/st-mungos-ch...

St Mungo's challenges misconceptions around the causes of homelessness

The charity’s polling suggests that some people believe homelessness may be a personal choice, with almost a fifth (18%) of people surveyed selecting this as one of the main causes.

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Aug 14

Want to do something small that makes a big difference?

By signing up to Mini Builds, your monthly donation could help people recover from homelessness - and you’ll get 4 collectible builds throughout year, each telling the story of the change you’ve made possible.

Sign up: bit.ly/454xJjD

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Aug 7

📣 Introducing...Mini Builds!

🧡 Support people rebuilding their lives after homelessness.

💰 Sign up to Mini Builds with a regular gift and get 4 exclusive Mini Builds throughout the year – each with a powerful story.

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#MiniBuilds #StMungos

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jul 28

"If people are not lucky to have a really decent support network, then it's scarily kind of close down the line."

Amie Jones, Outreach Manager, speaks to @theoxfordmail.bsky.social ‬ on common misconceptions around homelessness.

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#Homelessness #Outreach

'Anybody could become homeless', says charity outreach boss as common myths revealed

A St Mungos' outreach manager said 'anybody could become homeless' as common misconceptions about homelessness were addressed.

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jul 23

New data released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has shown that a record number of households are stuck in temporary accommodation in England.

Read our response: www.mungos.org/households-i...

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jul 21

Just a reminder: WE ARE HERE ⤵️

We’re here for people experiencing homelessness — no matter who you are, or what’s led you here. 🧡

We know that homelessness can happen to anyone. When it does, we’re here to help people bounce back.

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#WeAreHere #StMungos #EndHomelessness

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jul 15

"Stories of people whose lives have been rebuilt show that it is possible to end homelessness for good."

Our Head of Rough Sleeping Services, Hannah Faulkner, speaking to @express.co.uk

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'Rough sleeping has increased by whopping 63% in London over past decade'

Powerful stories show just how resilient UK rough sleepers can be.

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jul 9

We were here for Arwa and her dog, Jacko. 🐶

Now, Arwa has shared her story of resilience and recovery as part of our 'We're Here' campaign, featured on @itvnews.bsky.social yesterday.

🗣️ "I'm proud of this story and the happy ending."

www.itv.com/watch/news/h...

#WeAreHere #EndHomelessness

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jul 8

We welcome the announcement yesterday that the Government is extending the 56 day move on period for newly granted refugees until the end of the year. This gives people more time to obtain housing and a means to support themselves, and we recommend that it should become a permanent fixture.

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jul 2

"Real pathways to work should start with real support, especially for people already pushed to the brink by homelessness" - Emma Haddad, CEO

Read Emma's contribution to The Big Issue here 👇

Big Issue @bigissue.com · Jul 1

St Mungo's chief Emma Haddad is urging the government to rethink its benefit cuts or risk pushing families into homelessness.

Benefit cuts are not a 'pathway to work' – they risk making people homeless

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jun 24

📣 Say hello to our new high-profile ambassador, Gus Unger-Hamilton from alt-J!

Gus recently volunteered at one of our Putting Down Roots sites 🌱🌺

Stay tuned to see what Gus and St Mungo's do together next. If you're not already, give St Mungo's a follow to show your support!

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jun 20

With a debate on benefit cuts planned on Monday, we've briefed MPs that the reforms will increase homelessness and push people further from the labour market.

We urge the Government to reconsider its position.

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jun 20

"St Mungo’s supports the recommendation that social and affordable housing should form a substantial proportion of its 1.5 million target." - Emma Haddad, CEO

#EndHomelessness #AffordableHousing

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jun 20

"I am grateful to the HCLG Committee for inviting me to give evidence on the crisis in temporary accommodation inquiry to which the Government has now responded."

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jun 19

The cuts set out in the Government's welfare bill, introduced to Parliament yesterday, will increase homelessness.

We urge the Government to rethink these reforms.

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jun 18

To find out more about our Migrant services, visit our website: www.mungos.org/our-services...

St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jun 18

We have a specialist Roma Rough Sleeping Team, whose mission is to ensure no-one from the Roma community has to sleep rough in London.

We work with statutory, voluntary and faith based services to offer culturally appropriate support and build trust ⬇️

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St Mungo's @stmungos.bsky.social · Jun 18

Our Migrant Accommodation Pathways Support service (MAPS) supports non UK nationals who are rough sleeping, or at immediate risk.

We work with clients to understand their rights and entitlements, explore accommodation options, and connect with support – from immigration advice to health services⬇️