Volunteering
Randomised Controlled Trial

Citadel: Support from community volunteers

This project is testng the impact of community volunteers to support people who have a history of rough sleeping and homelessness or are at risk of homelessness to find or sustain their tenancies. 

How we are doing it

We are bringing to England the Citadel’s model developed in Wales to establish, train and mobilise volunteers to complement the efforts of case workers with the aim of improving access to community services, expanding social connections, improving the sense of belonging and reducing loneliness. We expect to have results from the trial in autumn 2025.

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Project Details

Last Updated

October 28, 2025

Status

In progress

Partners

Areas the project is operating in: Bristol, Greenwich, Sheffield, Cornwall, Hastings

Delivery partner: Housing Justice

Evaluation partner: IPSOS

Data collection partner: IFF Research

Funder: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Contact

jessica@homelessnessimpact.org

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