Through ‘Consequences’ Crisis aims to raise awareness and funds to help fight homelessness.
In addition to people you may see sleeping rough on the street, we estimate there are over 400,000 people living in hostels, B&Bs, squats and on the floors or sofas of families and friends. Many of these ‘hidden’ homeless are single people who do not appear in Government statistics and the majority are not eligible for social housing. Many are eager to find a home of their own, get back to work but they face barriers that block the way back to an independent and full life.
Some of the artists involved have themselves been touched by – or personally on the brink of – homelessness. All firmly agree that life, like our Consequences record, can unfold in uncertain ways with some ending up luckier than others.
Crisis SmartMove, our nationwide rent deposit scheme, helps thousands of people find homes each year. But having a roof is not enough.
Homelessness deskills and isolates. We address this by providing opportunities for homeless people to rebuild confidence, nurture their talents, and gain new skills and qualifications which lead to further education and employment. Crisis Skylight, our learning and activity centres, provide an informal and inspirational activity space with art rooms, workshops, training suites and even a music studio. Open to the public too the centres are vibrant places of learning and help build thriving communities.
The money you help us raise through Consequences will support the development and expansion of our Crisis Skylight centres across the UK and help fund music and arts projects that provide opportunities for homeless people to unlock their potential and rebuild their lives.
Visit www.crisis.org.uk to find out more.
