£25,000 Up For Grabs For Groups Tackling Homelessness

Organisations tackling homelessness and working with homeless people in London stand to win a share of £25,000 through the London Councils Andy Ludlow Homeless Awards 2007. The awards are open to registered social landlords, housing and social service departments, NHS trusts and voluntary organisations in London.

The winner will receive £10,000, with £5,000 going to each of the three runners-up. The Andy Ludlow Awards recognise projects that improve services to homeless people, prevent homelessness, or tackle disadvantage caused by homelessness.

The awards are run by London Councils and funded by all 33 London councils together with sponsorship from Communities and Local Government, the London Housing Foundation, and Shelter.

The winner of last year’s awards was Look Ahead Housing and Care – a Kensington and Chelsea based scheme which provides temporary accommodation and support for homeless people through 72 supported housing projects.

London Councils’ Executive Member for Housing Councillor Jamie Carswell, said: “There are many organisations and individuals working tirelessly to come up with new ways of tackling homelessness in London. The Andy Ludlow Awards recognise and celebrate those that are striving to make a real difference in the capital. I would encourage such groups to come forward and enter this year’s award.”