Closing the gap – NACCOM’s response to the NAO’s inquiry into Universal Credit; getting to the first payment
NACCOM has submitted evidence to the National Audit Office's inquiry into Universal Credit, and the five-week wait to receive the first payment. Jessie Seal, our Campaigns and Policy Coordinator, explains why it's vital that the [...]
New research by Women for Refugee Women shines a spotlight on the experiences of destitute women seeking asylum
The charity Women for Refugee Women has released some important new research looking into the experiences of asylum-seeking women in the UK. The new report, Will I ever be safe? Asylum-seeking women made destitute in [...]
New research suggests that women-specific hosting could help women facing impossible choices
NACCOM member Commonweal Housing has released new research that looks at the impact of hosting women experiencing homelessness. The research, which is presented in a report entitled Hosting Her, highlights some of the benefits of [...]
NACCOM Annual Survey for members – new survey launching soon
Every year, NACCOM asks its members who offer accommodation provision as part of their services to participate in our Annual Survey. The information we receive from members helps us to create a body of data [...]
Ending Migrant Homelessness Conference – NACCOM, CRISIS and Homes for Cathy host one-day event to explore solutions to migrant homelessness
NACCOM, CRISIS and the Homes for Cathy group of Housing Associations are hosting a conference looking at Ending Migrant Homelessness. Image courtesy of CRISIS. This one-day event will bring together Housing Associations, charities [...]
Words of wisdom from NACCOM founder Dave Smith, as he retires from the charity
NACCOM founder and Network Development Worker Dave Smith is retiring from the charity, 13 years after he started the network as an informal coalition of projects in 2006. NACCOM now has a network of 110 [...]