1. Tackling and preventing homelessness Frances Mapstone, Chief Executive

2. 77% of homeless people surveyed said that they wanted to work now 97% of homeless people surveyed said that they wanted to work in the future Only between 5 to 10% were actually working 61% of hostel residents surveyed had never worked Only 46% of hostel residents surveyed had an explanation of what would happen to their benefits if they entered work Only 40% of hostel residents surveyed had discussed employment opportunities TSP is funded by Homelessness statistics

3. Project Overview 2006-2009 pilot Single Hostel/Temporary Supported Accommodation Residents ‘Work First’ Model Private Rented Sector Move on TSP is funded by “With council accommodation you get very limited choice of flats, and only in the borough you are currently residing in”

4. Practical and motivational support Action planning, financial analysis Individualised GOALS training, Prospectus Coaching Model TSP is funded by “A high level of advice, guidance and goal setting. My coach has been instrumental in helping to identify and obtain my goals.”

5. TSP is funded by Client Profile 60% BAME 40% have a criminal record 40% lived in Private Rented Sector 39% mental health support needs 27% Local Authority Care “TSP has helped me to believe that I can do anything as long as I apply myself.”

6. Successes TSP is funded by 78 people living in the PRS 10 London graduations “Encouraging me to go to search (for a home) and looking around various properties with me.”

7. Challenges TSP is funded by Economic downturn Benefit changes Cost of living “I would like all hostel residents to experience coaching as it has helped me to focus on aspects of my life that need attention and allow me to find solutions to problems.”

8. TSP is funded by To conclude, what works? Web Pages: www.osw.org.uk/tspEmail: tsp@osw.org.uk Coaching model, task focused goal setting Tailor made interventions Peer sessions Flexibility Sound and reliable advice