Meet Senior Support Worker Taz
Taz is our Senior Support Worker at Harbour View, a supported accommodation for young people. He spoke to us about his recent promotion, and how he has progressed at Changing Lives.
News
We use our voice to speak up about homelessness because we've been on the frontline of it for over 55 years. This is what we're doing and saying. For media enquiries, get in touch with our Communications Team.
Meet our Project Lead Eleanor
Our Project Lead at Erimus House Eleanor spoke to us about what her new role looks like...
Craft Matters: Using Craft to Transform Trauma Support
At Changing Lives, we know that healing from trauma isn’t linear—and it doesn’t always happen in a therapy room. Sometimes, it begins with a needle and thread, a patch of felt, or a shared moment around a craft table.
Changing Lives Respond to Spending Review 2025
This week's announcement of a £39 billion investment in affordable housing marks a welcome and long overdue shift in national policy.
Bibby House Refurbishment Secures £346,600 Funding Boost
Gateshead Council’s funding bid to the Veteran’s Capital Housing Fund has been successful, with the full £346,600 awarded to refurbish Bibby House - a Gateshead based supported housing scheme for veterans.
Meet Our Volunteer Olivia – Volunteers’ Week 2025
We spoke to our Volunteer Olivia, who supports the Communications team, about why she gives her time to volunteer with us.
International Sex Workers Day 2025
International Sex worker's Day is observed annually on June 2 of each year, honouring sex workers and recognising their often-exploited working conditions.
Meet Alex
Our Recruitment Business Partner Alex Jenkins spoke to us about the roles she has held at Changing Lives and how she has grown professionally and personally to be promoted into her new role.
Changing Lives gratefully receives support from Avison Young to help with vital North East projects.
Changing Lives is proud to announce our partnership with real estate firm Avison Young, which will provide essential support to several life-changing initiatives across the North East.
Changing Lives Announces Partnership with Phishing Tackle to Support Cybersecurity Awareness
Changing Lives is pleased to announce a new partnership with UK-based cybersecurity specialists Phishing Tackle, who have chosen to support our charity over the last two years with their expertise across Human Risk Management.
Changing Lives Backs National Call for Long-Term Homelessness Reform Through ‘Breaking the Cycle’ Campaign
Changing Lives has announced its full support for Breaking the Cycle, a new national campaign from Homeless Link that is calling for urgent reform to the way homelessness services are funded in England.
Meet our People and Culture Director Kurran
Our newly appointed Director of People and Culture, Kurran Hawksley, spoke to us about what his new role entails and what he's looking forward to achieving.