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Involving homeless people in the best solutions

Groundswell is the UK’s leading client involvement and self-help organisation working in the field of homelessness.

  We believe:

  • Homeless people need to be part of the solution! The only way to genuinely tackle homelessness is to utilise the knowledge and experience of homeless people themselves
  • There is no them – only us! Groundswell brings everyone together including policy makers, managers, frontline staff and homeless people to create effective solutions to homelessness
  • Involvement works! When everyone is meaningfully involved, not only does this create more effective services but the process also helps people regain their independence
  • The whole community benefits when we reduce homelessness

Our directory enables homeless people’s self-help and service user groups to contact and learn from each other, and be involved in creating practical solutions to their problems.

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Latest news & events

26 Oct 2007
Involvement Barriers Break Down in Open Space Technology
Groundswell added another resource to its client inclusion repertoire this summer after it successfully piloted events for Housing Justice and Cam... More


19 Sep 2007
New Chief Exec Appointed
Groundswell are pleased to announce the appointment of Athol Hallé to the post of Chief Executive. Athol held the role of Acting Director for six months before an external recruitment proces... More


The Groundswell directory

Our on-line directory is a network of diverse groups and individuals involved  in finding their own solutions to homelessness. List yourself/your group or search our site for other orgs who may be able to help your projectgo to directory


Latest Grant awarded to:

Amethyst is a resident-led women’s group at an alcohol rehab hostel in Aberdeen. The group gives women the opportunity to meet in a supportive and relaxed environment...More
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