Addressing the housing crisis
Foxton plays a crucial role in addressing the deepening housing crisis in the UK. With rising numbers of people experiencing homelessness, our centre is dedicated to providing multifaceted support to those in need. Our staff are extensively trained in trauma-informed care, safeguarding, risk management, health and safety, food hygiene, and motivational interviewing. Additionally, our management team has completed advanced training in management and leadership, ensuring effective and compassionate service delivery.
The growing need
The housing crisis in Preston has worsened significantly. In 2023, the official count of rough sleepers doubled to 23, and by July 2024, this number surged to 80 verified rough sleepers in the city. In response to this crisis, Foxton offers a variety of services designed to support the homeless community.
Ongoing challenges
Despite our efforts, longer-term housing remains a significant challenge. The wait time for social housing in Preston is now 52 weeks for those with top priority, and private renting is increasingly difficult due to high prices, deposit requirements, and stringent credit checks. (Data July 2024).
Our access to health, mental health, and addiction services is crucial, given the average age at death for rough sleepers is just 43. We are committed to preventing these tragic and premature deaths.
We are here
At Foxton, we are dedicated to addressing homelessness and are open to collaborating with any partner to tackle this crisis.
For more information or to speak with a team member, please call us at 01772 555925 or email info@thefoxtoncentre.co.uk.
How we’ve helped.
As a mother I feel The Foxton Centre is a massive part of our community. It brings people together, helps and supports us all, especially our children.
Foxton Women’s Services is extremely important to me because of the other women, they do so much for us, we would be lost without them.
The Foxton has never let me slip through the net. It has been there to drag me out of the darkness so many times.