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Award success

Award success

Hope into Action has been highly commended within the Unlocking Housing Supply category in this year’s Homeless Link Awards. This category recognises organisations that are successfully increasing access to appropriate housing for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Read more

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Published: 22nd June, 2026

Updated: 23rd June, 2026

Conference reflections

Conference reflections

A look back at our conference this year Read more

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Published: 10th June, 2026

Why our volunteers are amazing: Kate Doran-Smith

Why our volunteers are amazing: Kate Doran-Smith

From Belfast to Bournemouth hundreds of people across our 37 locations are doing just that: freely offering to befriend tenants, paint walls, bake cakes, fundraise, pray, donate and garden to see tenants loved, staff teams supported and homes kept beautiful. Each volunteer offers their time, skills and resources and each is unique, however they share a common belief that volunteering is worthwhile. Read more

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Published: 3rd June, 2026

Over 500 tenants housed in one year

Over 500 tenants housed in one year

Our latest impact report - homelessness ends in community - looks at the statistics and stories of empowerment and transformation. Read more

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Published: 1st June, 2026

Updated: 9th June, 2026

The First Female Archbishop, The Church of England and Homelessness

The First Female Archbishop, The Church of England and Homelessness

Dame Sarah Mullally has recently become the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. To mark her appointment, a new book has been published and our CEO Jon Kuhrt contributed a chapter on poverty, homelessness and the role the church can play. Read more

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Published: 24th April, 2026

Updated: 18th May, 2026

Empowering Churches to End Homelessness

Empowering Churches to End Homelessness

Our CEO explains why we’ve updated our strapline from ‘Enabling churches to house the homeless’ to ‘Empowering churches to end homelessness.’ Read more

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Published: 13th February, 2026

Updated: 27th May, 2026

Susie's letter to you

Susie's letter to you

From our 2025 Easter Appeal film to today, Susie's story continues to unfold in beautiful ways. See firsthand how your support is changing lives. Read more

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Published: 15th December, 2025

Updated: 18th December, 2025

Church Partner Appreciation 2025

Church Partner Appreciation 2025

Our church partners provide spiritual community for our tenants, and many members volunteer as Friendship and Support befrienders – offering incredible support to tenants across our Network. Read more

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Published: 1st November, 2025

Updated: 23rd January, 2026

Finding my footing again: Toby's experience

Finding my footing again: Toby's experience

Toby (not real name) lost his home after his landlord sold the property. Hope into Action provided stable housing, support, and encouragement, helping him secure employment and eventually move into his own rental home. Read more

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Published: 20th October, 2025

Updated: 3rd November, 2025

Facing the tragic cost of Homelessness

Facing the tragic cost of Homelessness

On World Homeless Day, our CEO, Jon Kuhrt reflects on the tragic cost of the homelessness crisis – and where hope can be found. Read more

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Published: 10th October, 2025

Updated: 3rd November, 2025

Refuge, friendship, and a path forward - Urwa

Refuge, friendship, and a path forward - Urwa

After fleeing persecution, Urwa found safety, support, and community through Hope into Action. With guidance and friendship, she is rebuilding her life, pursuing her goals, and gaining hope for the future. Read more

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Published: 15th August, 2025

Updated: 22nd September, 2025

"Hope into Action helped me rebuild my life" - Frank

After prison and a period of homelessness, Frank found housing, support, and purpose through Hope into Action. Now, he’s rebuilding his life, regaining hope, and using his story to help others find their way forward. Read more

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Published: 15th August, 2025

Updated: 1st September, 2025

From addiction to new beginnings - Andrew

From addiction to new beginnings - Andrew

Once homeless and addicted, Andrew found faith, housing, and hope at Hope into Action. Now his life, friendships, and family relationships are restored – and he’s looking to the future. Read more

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Published: 15th August, 2025

Updated: 24th October, 2025

"One of the best experiences I've had" - Ben

Ben spent a week at Hope into Action, where he discovered the heart of our mission - compassion, community, and practical support -and left deeply impressed by our team’s generosity and dedication. Read more

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Published: 8th August, 2025

Updated: 13th August, 2025

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  • Award success

    Award success

    Hope into Action has been highly commended within the Unlocking Housing Supply category in this year’s Homeless Link Awards. This category recognises organisations that are successfully increasing access to appropriate housing for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

  • Annual Impact Report 2025/2026

    Annual Impact Report 2025/2026

    Our impact report for 2025/2026 sees us house over 500 tenants in one year - the first time this has been achieved.

  • Conference reflections

    Conference reflections

    A look back at our conference this year

  • Team Lead: Cambridge

    Team Lead: Cambridge

    Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 @ 5pm

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  • Meet the Hope into Action Team

    Meet the Hope into Action Team

    Meet our team who are working to empower transformation within the lives of people affected by homelessness.

  • Where we work

    Where we work

    Explore the locations of our projects in towns and cities across the UK

  • About Hope into Action

    About Hope into Action

    Hope into Action is a registered charity founded in 2010 whose unique purpose is to enable churches to house the homeless. Find out about what we do here.

  • Conference 2024: Videos & Seminars

    Conference 2024: Videos & Seminars

    Watch the keynote speeches and listen to all the seminars from our Empowered Conference 2024.

  • Our mission

    Our mission

    An overview of how our organisation measures success.

  • The difference between grace and compassion

    The difference between grace and compassion

    In his book, A house built on love, Ed Walker relives the highs and lows of opening the first house for ex-offenders. Our partner churches will empathise with the process of getting a house up and running!

  • The need

    The need

    An overview of the homelessness problem and our solution

  • Our Values

    Our Values

    Our values define who we are and how we work

  • Our founder's story: Ed Walker MBE

    Our founder's story: Ed Walker MBE

    Ed Walker MBE founded Hope into Action in Peterborough in 2010. What led to the founding of the charity and what motivated him?

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