Homelessness

Human Appeal has been running its inaugural winter clothing collections for 10 years in a row, celebrating an increase of over 60% in donations.

Ad Feature Human Appeal celebrates record-breaking results from Winter Wrap Up

Voters of the awards will have the chance to win a donation to their favourite charity.

Ad Feature Voting opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards with £100k prize fund

Councillor Sandra Duffy

‘Urgent action’ needed after Derry/Strabane suffers worst homeless death rate

Workers Party established its new Derry branch on Monday 8th December branch officers are ready to hit the ground running.

Political opinion: The Workers Party establishes new Derry branch

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

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Homelessness doubles in a decade

A new report from the Audit Office has warned rising demand for temporary accommodation is causing potentially unsustainable financial pressure for homelessness services in the North.

Reduce spending on hotel and B&B emergency digs, says NIAO

For every gift sent, a donation is made to a local or national charity

Ad Feature This UK company is taking ‘gift giving’ to a new level

The Peacemakers exhibition gives attendees the opportunity to participate in the making of a unique piece of art with a large-scale French knitting loom

18 unique events at this year's 4 Corners Festival

Prince William gives Ulster student ideal excuse for being late.

Watch: Prince William gives student ideal excuse for being late

Depaul’s Foyle Haven service has seen user visits increase year-on-year and in 2023 saw 11,404 user visits, almost double that of the previous year.

Lyons cites limited budget when asked to secure funding for Foyle Haven

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

CEO Depaul, David Carroll. Picture by Andres Poveda.

Derry homelessness charity sees surge in demand

Derry cityscape. (Pacemaker)

Simon Community appeals for immediate support

The Royal family has released a new image of Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Louis for Father’s Day

Breaking Royal Family release sweet new image of family for Father’s Day

MAYOR’S CHARITY BUSK. . . . The Mayor, Sandra Duffy pictured with Jacqueline McEleney and Dianne Thomas, Fundraising/Support Workers, First Housing Support Services during the start of Friday’s 24 Hours Charity Busk in Guildhall Square on St. Patrick’s Day. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Derry Mayor 'over the moon' with success of 24 hour Busk for Homelessness
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has celebrated a hugely successful 24 hours of busking following her recent fundraiser over the weekend.
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Tuned In Collective Choir

Tuned In Project's Choir gearing up to perform at Derry Mayor's charity busk

17-years-old Aoibhin Stewart who will be performing in the Mayor's 24 hour Busk for Homelessness.

17 year old Aoibhin 'delighted' to be playing Derry Mayor's charity busk

Mayor's 24 hour busk will start at 6pm on St Patrick's Day.

Derry Mayor urges public to support 24 hour busk

The Real life roomset at IKEA in Bristol (photo: Tim Gander/PinPep)

‘Cramped and dangerous’ rooms coming to some Ikea stores - here’s why

The blue Billy Chips that will be available at participating Central Co-op stores - Credit: Billy Chip

Co-op stores to sell poker chips to donate hot drinks to the homeless

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has urged the public to support her upcoming event to raise much-needed funds for the current homeless crisis in the city and district.

Mayor urges everyone to get behind 24-hour fundraiser

Colin Robinson, landlord of The Chestnut Tree Inn in Worcester, is cooking Christmas dinner for homeless and lonely people in the city.

Free Christmas dinners for the homeless thanks to kind pub landlord

The Mayor with local musicians and representatives of the Nerve Centre and First Housing.

Mayor's 24 hour Buskathon for First Housing on St Patrick's Day 2023

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Over 1,200 homeless applicants placed in temporary housing

Speedo Mick making his way to Larne from Belfast as part of his charity trek.

Mayor of Derry meets Speedo Mick

Mayor Brian Tierney with players and representatives of Street Soccer NI.

Homeless charity soccer squad get backing from local business
A Derry business have helped raise thousands for the local branch of Street Soccer NI who support the homeless and other disadvantaged groups in the city.
Brendan McDaid

Dr Stephen Bergin, Dr Michael McBride Nis Chief Medical Officer and Diarmuid ODonovan, QUB

Conference on health and homelessness held in Derry

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Conference on health and homelessness held in Derry

People Before Profit Councillor Eamonn McCann

Housing Executive ‘must be allowed to build’

Independent T.D. Thomas Pringle has said homeless people in Donegal are seeking refuge in Derry.

Video: Donegal rural homeless seeking refuge in Derry, claims Pringle

Foyle Assembly candidate Raymond McCartney.

Over 2,000 homeless on Derry housing list

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