PlaceShapers brings resident voices to national campaigning on the cost of living crisis, which members report as one of the top issues affecting their communities.
We work as part of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation/ Trussell Trust alliance of 200 organisations committed to ensuring the the lowest income members of society do not go without the basics.
Both the Labour government and the previous Conservative administration have cited insight from this alliance in making positive announcements on support for those hardest hit by the crisis. We are active in campaigning for the government to do more.
Our involvement brings resident voices directly to the campaigning such as Sophie from Raven Housing Trust who went to Downing Street taking messages from other residents.
Case studies, including those below, and insight from members informs all our cost of living campaigning.
22 August 2022
"I don’t really like having to claim for different things, but I’ve got to the age now where I need a little help."; Pauline, aged 79, explains how Longhurst Group's support helps her enjoy life.
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17 August 2022
Steven needs a warm home to ease his arthritis; Longhurst Group's support is ensuring he does not face a cold winter.
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9 August 2022
Reality is biting for all; Warrington Housing Association helps a resident through the financial worry of retirement.
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20 July 2022
A Helping Hand Fund supports the most vulnerable; Wandle shows this in action.
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20 July 2022
We generated over £1m in additional income or reduced debts for residents; Honeycomb explain their practical help.
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7 June 2022
"I know that it is going to get worse over the coming months;" a frontline staff member at LYHA shares how they feel.
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