William:Centrepoint Patron and other charities related to the homeless

[TLLK]

Here's an article from the CBC regarding Finland's approach to ending homelessness in their nation.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-wants-to-eradicate-homelessness-here-s-how-finland-is-doing-it-1.6728398

[wannable]

The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
Today we are incredibly proud to unveil #Homewards - a UK-wide programme to end homelessness, launched alongside The Royal Foundation @HomewardsUK

We believe that by working together it is possible to make homelessness rare, brief and unrepeated. Because whatever 'home' means to you, we believe that in a modern and progressive society, everyone should have a safe and secure home to call their own

The #Homewards tour continues in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, where it was a pleasure to meet representatives from @FaithworksDRST

This enterprising charity empowers people with the skills they need to get them into employment and break the cycle of reeated homelessness.

The next location on our #Homewards tour is...

📍 Newport

Y lleoliad nesaf ar ein taith #Homewards yw?

📍 Casnewydd

@HomewardsUK > https://youtu.be/z9xL8_4zOms

[HistoryGirl2]

I do wish those involved with this project all the luck in the world, as if it helps even 5 people, it?s more than what would have been helped had it never been manifested.

However, the real problem in the UK (similar to the US) is that the government has capitulated their responsibility to their citizens. Finland tackled it the way it should be: an all hands on deck, multi-agency project done to benefit the nation as a whole. While I think the remarks toward William from the republican organization were unnecessary, I agree with the basic point.

[wannable]

The government is helping in W coalition, or at least that is what I understand from what I've read so far, next 5 years (ongoing if it works wells for all involved) Including the multiple CC's with government people he has had in the past 1.5 years, specifically some mentioning the reason of the meeting (s).

[HistoryGirl2]

^Are these entire agencies though or is it individual based help? So, yes, you can build someone a home, but then do you have social workers in place to help people through the problems that caused homelessness to begin with? The funding in Finland was also provided by the state and it?s not a one-time thing. It?s almost like a cycle where people need to be supported in different ways throughout.

[TLLK]

^Are these entire agencies though or is it individual based help? So, yes, you can build someone a home, but then do you have social workers in place to help people through the problems that caused homelessness to begin with? The funding in Finland was also provided by the state and it?s not a one-time thing. It?s almost like a cycle where people need to be supported in different ways throughout.

@HistoryGirl2 - The program in Finland does provide the support network of social and health care workers. So if the one if William is proposing is to be successful, it will require a similar amount of support which is where the British government will need to step in.

[TLLK]

Tour continues today with stops in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Aberdeen, Scotland.

https://twitter.com/HomewardsUK/status/1673608584968404994?cxt=HHwWhICwgYKJ7bkuAAAA

https://twitter.com/HomewardsUK/status/1673635840755396612?cxt=HHwWiMCzucG7-bkuAAAA

[HistoryGirl2]

@HistoryGirl2 - The program in Finland does provide the support network of social and health care workers. So if the one if William is proposing is to be successful, it will require a similar amount of support which is where the British government will need to step in.

I hope it happens, but I have my doubts.

[TLLK]

I hope it happens, but I have my doubts.

Which is entirely understandable as this will require a very long and expensive investment by the British Government to succeed.

[HistoryGirl2]

^It?s such a shame because I do believe it would benefit the country as a whole in the end. Always better to invest in the future instead of trying to put bandaids on problems.

[TLLK]

^It?s such a shame because I do believe it would benefit the country as a whole in the end. Always better to invest in the future instead of trying to put bandaids on problems.

I truly agree.

[PrincessOfPeace]

Before launching his initiative, it's worth noting William met with members of government, the leader of the opposition, as well the first ministers of Scotland and Wales. So he's certainly keeping members of parliament in the loop.

[Curryong]

Before launching his initiative, it's worth noting William met with members of government, the leader of the opposition, as well the first ministers of Scotland and Wales. So he's certainly keeping members of parliament in the loop.

William may well be keeping them in the loop, however we all know what politicians are like. When the Tory Govt goes out, as it?s likely to, there?s no guarantee that future governments of whatever stamp will keep any housing programmes up for ever. And that is what is and will be, needed. For ever. One hundred years, two hundred, and so on.

It?s a piece of excellent IMO communal socialism for the good of their fellow citizens that Finns appear to have accepted, though it has not been without criticism there, (as allowing people to become dependent on the Govt.) Social Services work hand in hand with the Housing Ministry there. Don?t in the UK. Moreover, Finnish society is very different to British society. They don?t get the number of immigrants each year, most of them illegal, who need to be accommodated, for a start.

[HistoryGirl2]

Before launching his initiative, it's worth noting William met with members of government, the leader of the opposition, as well the first ministers of Scotland and Wales. So he's certainly keeping members of parliament in the loop.

And I think that?s great; it?s really all William can do. But this is more a criticism of the establishment than the initiative itself. William shouldn?t be ?keeping members of parliament in the loop,? they should be spearheading the movement themselves. The private sector shouldn?t be tackling this issue themselves. It?s far too big an issue.

[wannable]

I believe it will be a success, he made sure to get a bunch of partnerships; from national experts, advocates, activators - including his Duchy of Cornwall (provide skill, resources, investment, locations), sector partners.  There is a lot of famous brands.

He did his homework before this launch.

[Curryong]

Aberdeen not exactly overcome by excitement at William?s visit to help the homeless then?

Footage shows lack of crowds for awkward Prince William Aberdeen visit | The National

?DID they not tell anyone he was coming?

That would be one explanation for the complete absence of any Union flag-waving crowds of royalists during Prince William?s visit to Aberdeen on Tuesday.

The number of journalists was far bigger than the number of people excited to see the noble Duke of Rothesay do some of the royals? trademark walking about and nodding at stuff.

In fact, two of those leaning on the fence ? apparently put there to keep the baying mob away from his highness ? seemed to be there by accident more than anything else.?

[wannable]

Homelessness is not of their interest.

[HistoryGirl2]

I don?t suppose Scotland is a place where you?ll have many supporters of the monarchy in general. But this isn?t about crowds or personal accolades for William. This initiative is going to take a lot of work and his most important task is getting the coalition as much information as possible as to what needs to be done and then brainstorming can be done to accomplish it.

I?m glad to see him out and speaking with people who have actually experienced homelessness to understand more about who he is helping. Hope to see more of this.

[wannable]

The BRF will be carrying out a five day events in Scotland next week.

[wannable]

The Prince and Princess of Wales Retweeted
Homewards
@HomewardsUK

Since the exciting launch of #Homewards, we are already seeing the power of collaboration.

Already our locations are being connected to businesses for support, & we can?t wait to see what more there is to come.

Find out more about our Homewards launch: https://youtu.be/AsVTBnbFYtA

[TLLK]

The PoW is in Bournemouth today visiting with businesses who support Homewards UK.

Royal visit live: Prince William visits Bournemouth to gather support for his Homewards project - Dorset Live

The Prince of Wales will meet with national and local businesses to hear about the pledges they are making as part of their support for Homewards and its mission to end homelessness. His visit will start at Pret A Manger?s Bournemouth store where he will hear more about the work being carried out by The Pret Foundation, which aims to tackle poverty and homelessness.

Prince William will then travel towards AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium to hear about the football club's work within the community to support those at risk of homelessness, and their commitment to extend this work over the next five years as part of the Homewards programme in the local area. Prince William will meet with representatives from the local community for a roundtable meeting to discuss the many ways in which the business sector can help to tackle the societal issue of homelessness, and the support they can offer through the Homewards programme.

Many photos of today's visit in this article.

Fancy seeing you heir! Gazza plants a kiss on Prince William's cheek after pair bump into each other at Pret A Manger in Bournemouth during royal's

[wannable]

The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal


In June, we launched @HomewardsUK, a 5 year programme to show it is possible to end homelessness

Today we're in Bournemouth, one of the six #Homewards locations, to see how they're getting on and exploring the role local businesses can play in supporting our mission.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1699749732078190969

^ Video

[wannable]

https://twitter.com/StevenBartlett/status/1699820650955784623

Very famous person, #1 podcast in the UK and many other countries - international

I'm glad he is involved in W's charity Homeward

[TLLK]

Video of Prince William leaving the Bournemouth Pret a Manger.

https://twitter.com/louisejohn/status/1699761810730053859?s=61&t=SLo5iiUhZ52O6n1B3sM_wQ

[TLLK]

Pleased to see that local businesses are there to support the workshop.

Faithworks celebrates impact of Prince William's Homewards initiative | Bournemouth Echo

BUSINESSES across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have thrown their support behind a workshop as a part of Prince William?s Homewards initiative.

Faithworks Arch Carpentry Workshop has seen an 'instant impact' since it began.

The Prince of Wales visited the workshop as a part of the launch of Homewards in June.

CEO of Faithworks, Alastair Doxat-Purser, said it had been ?inspiring? to see the response of the community and businesses to the visit.