Belfast office: 3rd Floor, Andras House, 60 Great Victoria St, Belfast, BT2 7BB | Tel: 02890 246440 | North West office: Unit 15, Rath Mór Centre, Bligh’s Lane, Derry, BT48 0LZ | Tel: 02871 366363. We are grateful to those who support our work, including the NI Housing Executive. This site is kindly hosted by domain devils
our members
Founded in 1983, we are the sole representative organisation for those working with and supporting homeless people across Northern Ireland. We are the independent voice of the sector.
our vision is that everyone has a place to call home.
We are the representative organisation for the homelessness sector in Northern Ireland
We are an independent voice, representing our members, influencing policy, and informing decision makers
We advise and train people working in the homelessness sector across the country
ABOUT US
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almost one third (32%) of households that approached the NI Housing Executive for help as homeless were families*.
* based most up to date official data
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NEWS & VIEWS
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
By presenting the views of homeless people* we seek to shape government policy and public opinion to enable resources that ensure preventative and responsive services.
* as defined by ETHOS and local legislation
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‘Keep on Supporting People’ campaign
Join the coalition calling on the NI Executive to strengthen the SP programme. Read more
16 APR. Inside Housing: Lack of access to emergency housing exacerbating homelessness among young. Click to view. See also Politics Home here and CYPNow here. Download report here
16 APR. Irish News: Claim that workers are `living in derelict buildings' to be investigated. Click here to view.
16 APR. Guardian: Rising homelessness reflects a wider war on working class people. Click here to view.
16 APR. Belfast Telegraph: Belfast's SOS Bus faces end of road due to funding. Click here to view.
82%
82% of members surveyed rated the overall services offered by CHNI as 4 or 5 star. The remainder rated it as 3 out of 5.
91%
91% of members rated lobbying, representation and policy work as 4 or 5 star. (The remainder 3 star)
85%
85% of members rated our training programme as 4 or 5 star. (The remainder rated it as 3 star)
85%
85% of members surveyed rated our North West provision and support as 4 or 5 star. (Remainder 3 star)
Other services (% rated as 4 or 5 star): youth policy work, 92%; Information and research services, 91%; Fareshare NI, 100%; 78% reported 4 or 5 star satisfaction with their membership (remainder, 21%, 3 star)
