MEMBERSHIP
LET'S END HOMELESSNESS
TOGETHER Join the biggest membership charity for organisations working with homeless people in England
EVERYONE DESERVES A PLACE CALLED HOME
Their campaigning work helps to prevent homelessness issues being marginalised or ignored.�
ONE VISION Our members want a country free of homelessness, where everyone has a place to call home and can expect the support they need to keep it.
HOW WE HELP We support organisations to make services for homeless people better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.
WHY JOIN?
COSTS
ADVICE AND SUPPORT
FULL MEMBER Open to voluntary sector organisations working with homeless people in England. Fees are based on your organisations annual turnover in relation to dealing with homelessness.
We can help you boost the quality of your work. Our national and regional teams offer support, link up agencies, and provide advice, consultancy and tools to help improve services. INFORMATION, RESEARCH AND TRAINING Access to a wealth of up-to-date information, including toolkits, the latest research, sector news and policy updates. Join and you’ll also enjoy discounted prices on training. INFLUENCE Influence local and national Government policies that affect people experiencing homelessness. We use intelligence from our members to help bring about change. NETWORKING AND EVENTS Our national, regional and on-line events will give to you the opportunity to learn and network - sharing knowledge, experiences and solutions.
LET'S TALK 020 7840 4455 membership@homelesslink.org.uk
www.homeless.org.uk/join
Band
Annual turnover
A
Under £100,000
B
£100,000 +
Annual fee £52 £299
C
£500,000 +
£499
D
£2 million +
£799
E
£5 million +
£999
ASSOCIATE MEMBER Open to statutory or private sector organisations, professionals with an interest in homelessness or organisations based outside England. Band Individual
Annual fee £52
International
£52
Organisation
£199
FRIEND Open to individuals who want to support the campaign to end homelessness but do not want the full range of membership benefits. Band
Annual fee
Friend
£25
SAVE MONEY, SAVE TIME • Pay on-line (credit card): 5% discount • Pay by Direct Debit: 5% discount
We are able to improve what we provide to our service users and develop new systems with the support of Homeless Link.”
• Pay by invoice (cheque or BACs payments): »» 5% discount if you pay for 2 years membership »» 10% discount if you pay for 3 years.
INFLUENCE
FRIEND
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
FULL MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Shape our campaigning work Feed directly into our policy responses and discussions with Government • Join our national policy and research forums • •
INFORMATION, RESEARCH AND TRAINING
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EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND WEBINARS
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ADVICE, SUPPORT AND NETWORKING
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RESOURCES
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Explore sector issues in-depth, with a free subscription to Connect • Free subscription to e-bulletins, with the latest sector news, good practice, jobs and more • Access to new reports, research and briefings • Discounts on all training Be the first to know about free webinars and regional events looking at best practice and issues facing the sector • Discounts on paid-for webinars and conferences Free advice and support visit for new members Get support from your local regional manager • Access to member-only regional networking events • Get advice from our research, policy and good practice teams •
Free access to Outcomes Star tool Discounts on consultancy • Discounts on In-Form, our client relationship and service management system • Discounts on tailored research, data and analysis •
MEMBERSHIP PLUS
START SAVING NOW
Have your say and vote on the running of Homeless Link and our National Advisory Council of members • Access a range of discounts on the services and products of associated organisations •
Full members | 20-50% off conferences, training, information products, consultancy and more Associate members | Up to 20% off events, training and other services
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
Great up-todate information which I can share with staff on a range of issues.� CHOOSE FROM THREE TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP... FULL MEMBERSHIP Open to voluntary sector organisations working with homeless people based in England. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Open to statutory and private sector organisations, as well as organisations based outside England and professionals interested in homelessness. FRIEND Open to individuals who want to support the campaign to end homelessness. To discuss which is right for you, contact our membership team on 020 7840 4455.
JUST SOME OF OUR SERVICES... GUIDANCE
RESEARCH Access practical advice for homelessness professionals.
YOUNG & HOMELESS 2013
YOUNG& HOMELESS 2013 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Keep up to speed with key trends and policy changes.
Our annual Young & Homeless report explores the reasons young people become homeless, the support available to them, and areas where improvements should be made.
HOMELESS LINK
homeless.org.uk/effective-action
Join the thousands of professionals using our client relationship and service management software.
homeless.org.uk/in-form
homeless.org.uk/policy-roundup
OUTCOME STAR AND HOMELESS UK Help clients with free access to Outcomes Star tool and our comprehensive database of UK services.
homeless.org.uk/outcomes-star homeless.org.uk/homeless-uk
TRAINING AND EVENTS
SUPPORT AND CONSULTANCY
Benefit from discounts on training and events that aim to build your skills and knowledge.
Tap into the expertise of our regional and national staff.
homeless.org.uk/training homeless.org.uk/events
homeless.org.uk/contact-us
MEMBERSHIP PLUS
NEWS
We aim to bring you discounts on useful services and products. Get regular news and in-depth analysis on key issues. JOB LINK
FIND YOUR ROLE TO HELP END HOMELESSNESS
homeless.org.uk/membership-plus
SKILLS LINK SHARING EXPERTISE TO END HOMELESSNESS
homeless.org.uk/keep-informed
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY... Source: Homeless Link Membership Survey 2014
Homeless Link services are excellent, very useful.�
9/10
RATE OUR SUPPORT SERVICES AS VALUABLE, USEFUL AND RELEVANT
9/10
RATE OUR INFORMATION AND TRAINING AS RELEVANT AND USEFUL
9/10
FEEL WE REPRESENT THEIR VIEWS WELL
8/10
THINK OUR CAMPAIGNING RAISES THE PROFILE OF THE SECTOR
9/10
SAY THEY WOULD RECOMMEND US TO ANOTHER ORGANISATION
020 7840 4430 info@homelesslink.org.uk twitter.com/homelesslink facebook.com/homelesslink Homeless Link, Gateway House, Milverton Street, London SE11 4AP www.homeless.org.uk/join Homeless Link is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales at the above address. Charity no. 1089173. Company no. 4313826.