Giving hope and a future.

The Need

39,827 homelessapplication were made.(2012/13)

The Need

11,600 were households with children.

The Need

Every 36 minutes in Scotland someone faces losing their home.

Nearly 48% of all homeless applications are made by someone under 30yrs.

The Need

10,594 households were in temp accommodation, including 4,884 children

Niki’s story

Bethany’s Response

Passing the baton

“befriending those who are at risk of homelessness, giving a hope and a future”

In 2012/13

• Passing the Baton provided 4,692 hours of support to 55 individuals

• 100% positive move-on rate

 

• PtBOP Edinburgh provided 272 hours of support to 14 older  people.

A Passing the Baton aim is that …

• People’s lives are transformed• Communities revitalised• Homelessness Eradicated• The Gospel demonstrated

What can happen….

• Increased friendships and sense of purpose

and motivation.

• Achieved short & long term goals.

• Increased stability within tenancy.

• Increased ability to contribute back into their community.

• Reduced risk of repeated family breakdown and homelessness

What kind of goals?

• Health.

• Safety.

• Addictions.

• Financial Circumstances.

• Social Skills.

• Education/Training/Employment.

• Family Relationships.

• Dreams and Aspirations for the future.

How it works…..

• Ptb Teams are trained within a local community, supported and resourced by a partnership (local church, 3rd sector, Statutory Services and Local Government)

• Members are linked in with a group of befriender buddies and allocated a key link Mentor.

We take referrals from…

• 3rd Sector organisations.

• Housing.

• Statutory Services.

• Criminal Justice (CFEO/Ptb Team)

• Self Referral or Community Engagement source.

• Social EventsThese have included Quiz Nights, Chess Clubs, Shopping Clubs, BBQ, Hill Walking, Cycling, Coffee Clubs, Outings etc.

• Social Action Programmes‘Hit Squads’ – Painting & DecoratingSupporting our Members to paint & decorate their homes

• Community Awareness TalksTalks in Schools, Churches and Radio Presentations all aimed tomake our communities more compassionate and to re educate about reasons behind homelessness and early intervention strategies.

‘Hit Squad’ (before & after)

Karen’s story

Ann’s Story

• What challenges do you experience in providing support to break the cycle of homelessness?

• How might Ptb in your area, make a difference to the work you do, in helping with these challenges?

Giving hope and a future.