In this episode of the Rural Homelessness Podcast, host Matt McChlery discusses the differences and similarities between urban and rural homelessness with Christina Isaac, CEO of Just Home's charity, and Keith Smith, Director of The Ferry Project. They explore the challenges they face in their respective settings, such as lack of affordable accommodation, limited access to services, and the need for support in areas like mental health and employment. They also discuss the importance of social enterprises in providing sustainable funding and services for homeless individuals.

Links

ferryproject.org.uk

justhomes.org.uk

Takeaways

• Rural and urban homelessness present different challenges, such as lack of affordable accommodation in urban areas and limited access to services in rural areas.


• Both rural and urban homelessness charities face the need for support in areas like mental health, employment, and basic necessities like food and shelter.


• Social enterprises can provide sustainable funding and services for homeless individuals, but they require community support and engagement.


• Collaboration and coordination between different organizations and agencies is crucial to effectively address homelessness in both rural and urban areas.


• Improving access to affordable housing and developing comprehensive support services are key goals for homelessness charities in the next five years.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:29 Differences and Similarities between Urban and Rural Homelessness

06:04 Challenges Faced by Homelessness Charities in Urban and Rural Areas

32:54 Collaboration and Coordination: Keys to Addressing Homelessness in Rural and Urban Areas

38:48 Goals for the Future: Improving Access to Affordable Housing and Comprehensive Support Services

51:28 Conclusion