Greater Manchester Housing First
@gmhousingfirst.bsky.social
GM Housing First is a partnership of 12 partners, which aims to rehouse homeless people across the Greater Manchester region.
Thanks to Bolton at Home and The Bond Board who have helped another person begin their recovery journey.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #homelessness #bebrave
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #homelessness #bebrave
November 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Thanks to Bolton at Home and The Bond Board who have helped another person begin their recovery journey.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #homelessness #bebrave
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #homelessness #bebrave
The Central Team is looking for a Project Manager to help guide the GMHF and RSAP through the next four years and continue to help more people begin and navigate their recovery journey.
If this appeals to you, click on the link below for more.
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
If this appeals to you, click on the link below for more.
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
October 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Central Team is looking for a Project Manager to help guide the GMHF and RSAP through the next four years and continue to help more people begin and navigate their recovery journey.
If this appeals to you, click on the link below for more.
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
If this appeals to you, click on the link below for more.
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
The GMHF partnership was featured on the Inside Europe radio station as they covered the region as part of the World Homeless Day celebration.
Programme Lead Emily Cole, Project Manager Mike Hughes and also Lisa, part of our co-production panel, were interviewed.
Click below to listen.
Programme Lead Emily Cole, Project Manager Mike Hughes and also Lisa, part of our co-production panel, were interviewed.
Click below to listen.
Housing First – the solution to UK homelessness? – Reporting the UK and Norway
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October 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The GMHF partnership was featured on the Inside Europe radio station as they covered the region as part of the World Homeless Day celebration.
Programme Lead Emily Cole, Project Manager Mike Hughes and also Lisa, part of our co-production panel, were interviewed.
Click below to listen.
Programme Lead Emily Cole, Project Manager Mike Hughes and also Lisa, part of our co-production panel, were interviewed.
Click below to listen.
It's World Homeless Day, where we will demonstrate and celebrate the impact of the GMHF and RSAP partnerships throughout the day.
Firstly, we share the song created by our colleagues and co-production that confronts the stigma around homelessness called Embrace, No Disgrace."
Please enjoy
Firstly, we share the song created by our colleagues and co-production that confronts the stigma around homelessness called Embrace, No Disgrace."
Please enjoy
Embrace, no disgrace
Watch the guys talk about the making of "Embrace, no disgrace"
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It's World Homeless Day, where we will demonstrate and celebrate the impact of the GMHF and RSAP partnerships throughout the day.
Firstly, we share the song created by our colleagues and co-production that confronts the stigma around homelessness called Embrace, No Disgrace."
Please enjoy
Firstly, we share the song created by our colleagues and co-production that confronts the stigma around homelessness called Embrace, No Disgrace."
Please enjoy
As we celebrate World Homeless Day tomorrow, we are celebrating the impact that the GMHF and RSAP partnerships has had over the last year.
Today, meet Natalie who ended up in prison and then, after getting clean, has been on a journey which led her to RSAP.
Click below to watch her story
Today, meet Natalie who ended up in prison and then, after getting clean, has been on a journey which led her to RSAP.
Click below to watch her story
Natalie - an RSAP story
Natalie, who is receiving support from the RSAP team, speaks to her key worker Hollie about her life and recovery journey so far.
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM
As we celebrate World Homeless Day tomorrow, we are celebrating the impact that the GMHF and RSAP partnerships has had over the last year.
Today, meet Natalie who ended up in prison and then, after getting clean, has been on a journey which led her to RSAP.
Click below to watch her story
Today, meet Natalie who ended up in prison and then, after getting clean, has been on a journey which led her to RSAP.
Click below to watch her story
As we prepare to mark World Homeless Day on October 10, we're looking at the impact the GMHF and RSAP partnerships have had.
Today, meet Sophie who is on the GMHF. She lost her home due to rent arrears but now has a beautiful place to live.
Click the link below for more
Today, meet Sophie who is on the GMHF. She lost her home due to rent arrears but now has a beautiful place to live.
Click the link below for more
Sophie's Story
YouTube video by GM Housing First
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As we prepare to mark World Homeless Day on October 10, we're looking at the impact the GMHF and RSAP partnerships have had.
Today, meet Sophie who is on the GMHF. She lost her home due to rent arrears but now has a beautiful place to live.
Click the link below for more
Today, meet Sophie who is on the GMHF. She lost her home due to rent arrears but now has a beautiful place to live.
Click the link below for more
As we build up to World Homeless Day, we are celebrating the impact of the GM Housing First and RSAP has had over the last year.
Today, meet Barry who is now on the Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme who became homeless after a relationship break-up.
Click below to hear Barry's story
Today, meet Barry who is now on the Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme who became homeless after a relationship break-up.
Click below to hear Barry's story
Barry - an RSAP story
Barry has his life back on track thanks to the RSAP programme
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
As we build up to World Homeless Day, we are celebrating the impact of the GM Housing First and RSAP has had over the last year.
Today, meet Barry who is now on the Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme who became homeless after a relationship break-up.
Click below to hear Barry's story
Today, meet Barry who is now on the Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme who became homeless after a relationship break-up.
Click below to hear Barry's story
As we build up to World Homeless Day on October 10, we’ll be sharing case studies from people on the partnership on how colleagues have used the model to change their lives.
Today, Jamie tells his story.
Together, we are making a difference
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/post/jamie-a...
Today, Jamie tells his story.
Together, we are making a difference
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/post/jamie-a...
Jamie - a GMHF story
Jamie left home when he was 15 and spent years on the streets. But when he was referred into the GMHF partnership, his life turned around
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
As we build up to World Homeless Day on October 10, we’ll be sharing case studies from people on the partnership on how colleagues have used the model to change their lives.
Today, Jamie tells his story.
Together, we are making a difference
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/post/jamie-a...
Today, Jamie tells his story.
Together, we are making a difference
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/post/jamie-a...
Thanks to our partners at the Bond Board and Guinness for helping another person begin their recovery journey.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave
September 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Thanks to our partners at the Bond Board and Guinness for helping another person begin their recovery journey.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave
Thanks to our heroes at Riverside and Great Places, another person is ready to start their recovery journey.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave #homelessness
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave #homelessness
September 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Thanks to our heroes at Riverside and Great Places, another person is ready to start their recovery journey.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave #homelessness
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave #homelessness
A collaboration between our coproduction and some colleagues have made "Embrace, no disgrace" a pop so about challenging the stigma surrounding homelessness.
The track is available on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music.
Click below to watch a podcast on how the song came together
The track is available on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music.
Click below to watch a podcast on how the song came together
Embrace, no disgrace
Watch the guys talk about the making of "Embrace, no disgrace"
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
September 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A collaboration between our coproduction and some colleagues have made "Embrace, no disgrace" a pop so about challenging the stigma surrounding homelessness.
The track is available on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music.
Click below to watch a podcast on how the song came together
The track is available on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music.
Click below to watch a podcast on how the song came together
Our partners Petrus Community have been helping people develop life and practical skills as they navigate their recovery journey.
To read more, click on the link and find out more about the programme
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/post/helping...
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst
To read more, click on the link and find out more about the programme
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/post/helping...
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst
Helping to develop life skills
One of our partners has built a volunteering and social prescribing model, that aims to create pathways for people to connect
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
September 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Our partners Petrus Community have been helping people develop life and practical skills as they navigate their recovery journey.
To read more, click on the link and find out more about the programme
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/post/helping...
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst
To read more, click on the link and find out more about the programme
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/post/helping...
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst
Are you looking for a new challenge? One of our partners Stockport Homes Group is looking for a Housing First Worker. If you're ready to become a GM Housing First Hero, then click on the link below.
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/work-for-us
Together, we are making a difference
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/work-for-us
Together, we are making a difference
September 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Are you looking for a new challenge? One of our partners Stockport Homes Group is looking for a Housing First Worker. If you're ready to become a GM Housing First Hero, then click on the link below.
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/work-for-us
Together, we are making a difference
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk/work-for-us
Together, we are making a difference
If you're passionate, organised and looking for a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of transformational change and shape meaningful solutions for people experiencing homelessness - check out our vacancies, we're looking for a new Project Co-ordinator!
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com
Programme Co-ordinator - Housing First and Rough Sleeper Accommodation - Fixed Term 12 month - Head Office - Didsbury
Programme Co-ordinator - Greater Manchester Housing First and Rough Sleeper Accommodation
You’ll deliver high quality coordination to support Great Places to fulfil the role of Lead Partner ensuring...
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
If you're passionate, organised and looking for a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of transformational change and shape meaningful solutions for people experiencing homelessness - check out our vacancies, we're looking for a new Project Co-ordinator!
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com
Lisa ended up in prison and estranged from her children. But thanks to support from her Greater Manchester Housing First worker, and the wider partnership, she now has her own home and is now working to control her anxiety and live an independent life.
Click on the link to hear about Lisa's story.
Click on the link to hear about Lisa's story.
Lisa - a GMHF story
Lisa is living an independent life, thanks to the support of the partnership
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
August 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Lisa ended up in prison and estranged from her children. But thanks to support from her Greater Manchester Housing First worker, and the wider partnership, she now has her own home and is now working to control her anxiety and live an independent life.
Click on the link to hear about Lisa's story.
Click on the link to hear about Lisa's story.
Our partners at Jigsaw Homes Group Ltd hosted visitors from Uniting WA to talk about our work in Greater Manchester. Jen Parks and Michael Chester, joint CEOs, spoke to colleagues and some of the people on the programme.
Click below to read the whole story
#housingfirst #bebrave
Click below to read the whole story
#housingfirst #bebrave
We come from a programme Down Under!
At Greater Manchester Housing First, we’re always keen to connect with others working to end homelessness, sharing learning and best practice. It’s especially exciting when those opportunities cross i...
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August 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Our partners at Jigsaw Homes Group Ltd hosted visitors from Uniting WA to talk about our work in Greater Manchester. Jen Parks and Michael Chester, joint CEOs, spoke to colleagues and some of the people on the programme.
Click below to read the whole story
#housingfirst #bebrave
Click below to read the whole story
#housingfirst #bebrave
Have you got what it takes to be a GM Housing First hero? We are on the look out for a Programme Co-ordinator (fixed term 12 months) to join our dedicated Central Team.
For more information, click the link below
Together, we are making a difference
For more information, click the link below
Together, we are making a difference
Work For Us | Great Manchester Housing First | Manchester
Innformation on what makes working for the pilot so exciting and rewarding
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
August 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Have you got what it takes to be a GM Housing First hero? We are on the look out for a Programme Co-ordinator (fixed term 12 months) to join our dedicated Central Team.
For more information, click the link below
Together, we are making a difference
For more information, click the link below
Together, we are making a difference
It's podcast time again - but not as you know it!
Comms Lead Jason Kayley sat down with Programme Lead Mike Hughes and Project Manager Alessandra Manfredi to talk about the tender win and the future of the programme - all filmed at a special location.
Click below to watch
#housingfirst #bebrave
Comms Lead Jason Kayley sat down with Programme Lead Mike Hughes and Project Manager Alessandra Manfredi to talk about the tender win and the future of the programme - all filmed at a special location.
Click below to watch
#housingfirst #bebrave
4 More Years
YouTube video by GM Housing First
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
It's podcast time again - but not as you know it!
Comms Lead Jason Kayley sat down with Programme Lead Mike Hughes and Project Manager Alessandra Manfredi to talk about the tender win and the future of the programme - all filmed at a special location.
Click below to watch
#housingfirst #bebrave
Comms Lead Jason Kayley sat down with Programme Lead Mike Hughes and Project Manager Alessandra Manfredi to talk about the tender win and the future of the programme - all filmed at a special location.
Click below to watch
#housingfirst #bebrave
🌟 Apprenticeship Opportunity – I&W 🌟
We’re funding a new apprenticeship as part of our GM Housing First social value work. A great opportunity to support people to live independently while gaining a recognised qualification.
Apply here: greatplaces.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
We’re funding a new apprenticeship as part of our GM Housing First social value work. A great opportunity to support people to live independently while gaining a recognised qualification.
Apply here: greatplaces.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
Independence & Wellbeing Apprentice - M32 8NQ
Working as an Independence & Wellbeing Apprentice, you will be part of the specialist team delivering support to groups of people who have experience multi disadvantage. You will spend time working across our portfolio of services to develop an in-depth knowledge of Independence & Wellbeing.
greatplaces.current-vacancies.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🌟 Apprenticeship Opportunity – I&W 🌟
We’re funding a new apprenticeship as part of our GM Housing First social value work. A great opportunity to support people to live independently while gaining a recognised qualification.
Apply here: greatplaces.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
We’re funding a new apprenticeship as part of our GM Housing First social value work. A great opportunity to support people to live independently while gaining a recognised qualification.
Apply here: greatplaces.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
Have you got what it takes to be an RSAP Hero? Our partners at Riverside are on the lookout for a Floating Support Worker in Manchester.
If you feel that you have what it takes, click on the link to find out more.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #RSAP #homelessness
If you feel that you have what it takes, click on the link to find out more.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #RSAP #homelessness
Work For Us | Great Manchester Housing First | Manchester
Innformation on what makes working for the pilot so exciting and rewarding
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
July 15, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Have you got what it takes to be an RSAP Hero? Our partners at Riverside are on the lookout for a Floating Support Worker in Manchester.
If you feel that you have what it takes, click on the link to find out more.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #RSAP #homelessness
If you feel that you have what it takes, click on the link to find out more.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #RSAP #homelessness
A big thank you to our partners at Riverside and Jigsaw for supporting someone to sign up for a tenancy this morning!
Together, we are making a difference.
#housingfirst #homelessness
Together, we are making a difference.
#housingfirst #homelessness
July 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A big thank you to our partners at Riverside and Jigsaw for supporting someone to sign up for a tenancy this morning!
Together, we are making a difference.
#housingfirst #homelessness
Together, we are making a difference.
#housingfirst #homelessness
It's been a busy time at the partnership but we never stop helping people begin their recovery journeys.
Thanks to our heroes at Guinness, MASH, Riverside and L&Q!
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave
Thanks to our heroes at Guinness, MASH, Riverside and L&Q!
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave
June 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's been a busy time at the partnership but we never stop helping people begin their recovery journeys.
Thanks to our heroes at Guinness, MASH, Riverside and L&Q!
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave
Thanks to our heroes at Guinness, MASH, Riverside and L&Q!
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #bebrave
The Greater Manchester Housing First Partnership is proud to announce that has been awarded a new four-year contract to continue to deliver both the GM Housing First and the GM Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programmes.
To find out more, click on the link below
Together, we are making a difference
To find out more, click on the link below
Together, we are making a difference
Partnerships awarded new four-year contract
The new funding will take the partnership until 2029
www.gmhousingfirst.org.uk
June 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The Greater Manchester Housing First Partnership is proud to announce that has been awarded a new four-year contract to continue to deliver both the GM Housing First and the GM Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programmes.
To find out more, click on the link below
Together, we are making a difference
To find out more, click on the link below
Together, we are making a difference
We are now in the "Beyond tenancy sustainment" session as we look at how we can overcome barriers as we move the partnerships forward.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #rsap
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #rsap
June 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
We are now in the "Beyond tenancy sustainment" session as we look at how we can overcome barriers as we move the partnerships forward.
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #rsap
Together, we are making a difference
#housingfirst #rsap
Mike Hughes gets our latest partnership day underway as we plot the future of the GMHF and RSAP programmes. We also premiered a fantastic song created by the GMHF co-production panel and colleagues. Watch this space for its release!
June 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Mike Hughes gets our latest partnership day underway as we plot the future of the GMHF and RSAP programmes. We also premiered a fantastic song created by the GMHF co-production panel and colleagues. Watch this space for its release!