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More than half of prison leavers are released without permanent accommodation. Homelessness and reoffending is a real risk. St Martins has a new role where prison inreach worker Drew helps people leaving prison to find accommodation.

Official figures on the levels of rough sleeping across England were released today (February 24, 2022). According to the latest figures, collected in the Autumn of 2021, 10 people were sleeping rough in Norwich.

Brilliant local charity The Besom in Norwich has provided numerous packs for the people we support for when they set up a new home. When people move on from our services, they often have few possessions of their own.

Private landlords in Norwich looking for a long term regular income are reaping the benefits of leasing their properties to St Martins.

Senior support worker Lesley works nights at Bishopbridge House, St Martins direct access hostel. What happens there while the rest of us are sleeping? We asked Lesley to explain what a night shift is like.

Estate agents in Norfolk & North Suffolk have shown their support for people who don’t have a home, by making a £1,500 donation to St Martins.

Every day at school 11 year old Jessica collects crisp packets to turn into foil blankets to give to people sleeping rough. She is also raising money to make up care packages for people who need them.

Thanks to funding from the Norfolk Community Foundation, we are able to do weekly litter picks encouraging the people we support to get out there and do something different as part of a 'greening our community' project 

Norwich resident Stephen Musk has published a book documenting a life of mental illness. Green Icing details his experiences of isolation, anxiety and paranoia. It also contains reflections on friendships and human interaction, which remained elusive for much of Stephen’s life.

We have a dedicated Community Housing team that supports people living in shared houses in the community and in temporary accommodation.