News & Events

Groundswell now managing Peer2Peer TB project 03 Apr 2009 London has the highest rate of tuberculosis (TB) infection in Europe, and research has shown that homeless people and drug and alcohol users are the most likely to contract TB.&nbs... More

18 Sep 2008 Groundswell hears from 186 people about homelessness Since the 2002 Homelessness Act, all Local Authorities have been obliged to have a Homelessness Strategy in place.   Most Local Authorities recognise that the contrib... More

07 Jul 2008 Groundswell volunteer wins Civic Award Long-term Groundswell volunteer Jimmy Carlson received a Civic Award from the Mayor of Islington at a special award ceremony in March.  The Mayor, Councillor Barbara Smith, described Jimmy and... More

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

20 Jul 2006 ‘Best staff have personal experience of homelessness.’ According to ‘Being Supported’ a new report by Groundswell, who were commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government to consult with homeless service users. A series of... More