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'Homelessness can happen to anybody' says local MLA

A Foyle MLA has welcomed a revealing report into the extent of 'hidden homelessness'. The report, carried out by the Simon Community and Ulster University in Stormont, has laid bare the extent of Northern Ireland's growing 'hidden homelessness' ...

07 Mar 2022 at 17:15

Northern Ireland

Charity urges NI political leaders to work together to address housing crisis

The head of a homeless charity has pleaded for political leaders to come together to address Northern Ireland’s housing crisis. Simon Community chief executive Jim Dennison described the current situation as the worst in the history of the ...

26 Dec 2022 at 11:19

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Leading homelessness charity appeals for urgent support this Christmas

As Christmas approaches, Simon Community, the leading homelessness charity in Northern Ireland, is launching an appeal for fundraising support in the midst of increasing numbers of families and individuals becoming homeless. Newly ...

02 Dec 2023 at 13:00

National News

Record low number of properties available to rent for HAP tenants across country

There were only 27 properties available to rent under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme in September, the lowest figure ever recorded. The September 2023 Locked Out of the Market report from Simon Communities Ireland ...

25 Oct 2023 at 11:20

'Truly shocking' homeless figures revealed amid sharp decline in affordable properties

National News

'Truly shocking' homeless figures revealed amid sharp decline in available properties

The homeless figures in Ireland have been described as "truly shocking" by a housing charity after a latest report identified a stark decline of affordable houses to rent. In May of this year, 10,325 people were in homeless ...

10 Jul 2022 at 15:59

Local News

County Derry firm donates to homeless charity

Kilrea-based electrical appliance retailer Donaghy Bros has donated £5,000 worth of goods to the Simon Community NI. The money was donated as part of the 2021 Christmas charity appeal by ‘Digg Deep for Kids’, founded by ...

10 Feb 2022 at 20:00

County Derry cleric to begin 80-day walking challenge

Local News

DUNGIVEN: Cleric to begin 80-day walking challenge

A County Derry priest will next week begin an ambitious walking challenge to raise money for a local homeless charity. Fr John Irwin, a retired priest from Dungiven, is aiming to complete a walk every day for 80 days, ...

12 May 2021 at 06:00

Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS LATEST: Homeless charity recruiting in wake of coronvirus

The Simon Community is working hard to ensure that it supports the most vulnerable people in our community during the current crisis. It is committed to keeping services operational and is currently following the ...

24 Mar 2020 at 13:28

Northern Ireland

William charmed by Northern Ireland’s own prince of the silver screen

The heir to the throne was charmed by Northern Ireland’s very own prince of the silver screen during a visit to the region. The Prince of Wales admired Oscar-winner James Martin’s MBE medal as the pair were ...

14 Nov 2024 at 16:03

Northern Ireland

Prince of Wales visits homelessness project during Northern Ireland trip

The Prince of Wales has arrived in Northern Ireland for a visit that will involve engagements focusing on homelessness and the region’s creative industries. The trip was due to take place in May this year ...

14 Nov 2024 at 13:42

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Thousands declared homeless across Derry

Almost 3,000 families and individuals are homeless in the Derry and Strabane area, the Derry News can reveal. According to the latest Housing Executive figures 616 households in the area have been ...

09 Dec 2019 at 19:00

National News

'National crisis' as lowest amount of HAP houses available for rent on record

There were no properties available to rent within a standard Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) cap across the four main household types, a new report from the Simon Community has revealed. Just 29 ...

30 Mar 2023 at 16:06

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