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· Apr 8
Hi, we are Llamau 👋 Did you know? Last year 6,420 young people presented as homeless in Wales. That's 6,420 children and teens who don't even have a bed to call their own 💔
We're on a mission to change that. Follow us and share - together we'll end youth homelessness in Wales for good!
We're on a mission to change that. Follow us and share - together we'll end youth homelessness in Wales for good!
With your help, we supported over 12,000 young people, women and children across Wales helping prevent homelessness and build brighter futures 🫶
Read our new Impact Report to see how prevention changes everything 👉 https://www.llamau.org.uk/impact-2024-25
#Llamau #HomelessnessPrevention
Read our new Impact Report to see how prevention changes everything 👉 https://www.llamau.org.uk/impact-2024-25
#Llamau #HomelessnessPrevention
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
With your help, we supported over 12,000 young people, women and children across Wales helping prevent homelessness and build brighter futures 🫶
Read our new Impact Report to see how prevention changes everything 👉 https://www.llamau.org.uk/impact-2024-25
#Llamau #HomelessnessPrevention
Read our new Impact Report to see how prevention changes everything 👉 https://www.llamau.org.uk/impact-2024-25
#Llamau #HomelessnessPrevention
Your kindness can change a life. £30 is all it could take to give a child in Wales warmth and safety this Christmas. Donate today: https://ow.ly/IHiv50Xn43z #Charitysky #Wales
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Your kindness can change a life. £30 is all it could take to give a child in Wales warmth and safety this Christmas. Donate today: https://ow.ly/IHiv50Xn43z #Charitysky #Wales
A statement from CEO Sam Austin this Trustee Week
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A statement from CEO Sam Austin this Trustee Week
£30 is all it could take to stop a child from waking up in the cold this Christmas. Donate today:
https://ow.ly/IHiv50Xn43z #Charitysky #Wales
https://ow.ly/IHiv50Xn43z #Charitysky #Wales
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
£30 is all it could take to stop a child from waking up in the cold this Christmas. Donate today:
https://ow.ly/IHiv50Xn43z #Charitysky #Wales
https://ow.ly/IHiv50Xn43z #Charitysky #Wales
Being homeless affects every part of life. Sleeping outside or moving between sofas is exhausting, and mental health issues can easily take hold💔 Facing all this while studying or working is more than most could handle.
Your support changes their lives: https://www.llamau.org.uk/case-studies
Your support changes their lives: https://www.llamau.org.uk/case-studies
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Being homeless affects every part of life. Sleeping outside or moving between sofas is exhausting, and mental health issues can easily take hold💔 Facing all this while studying or working is more than most could handle.
Your support changes their lives: https://www.llamau.org.uk/case-studies
Your support changes their lives: https://www.llamau.org.uk/case-studies
If you are aged 16-24 and without a safe place to spend the night, the Youth Homeless Helpline is here for you. We are open through the night and throughout the weekend. The number to call is: 08000 495 495
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If you are aged 16-24 and without a safe place to spend the night, the Youth Homeless Helpline is here for you. We are open through the night and throughout the weekend. The number to call is: 08000 495 495
When Rhiannon’s family rejected her gender identity, she became homeless. After moving between unsafe places, she finally found safety at Tŷ Pride — Wales’ first 24-hour LGBTQ+ supported accommodation.
👉 Learn more about her story here: https://www.llamau.org.uk/case-studies/rhiannons-story
👉 Learn more about her story here: https://www.llamau.org.uk/case-studies/rhiannons-story
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
When Rhiannon’s family rejected her gender identity, she became homeless. After moving between unsafe places, she finally found safety at Tŷ Pride — Wales’ first 24-hour LGBTQ+ supported accommodation.
👉 Learn more about her story here: https://www.llamau.org.uk/case-studies/rhiannons-story
👉 Learn more about her story here: https://www.llamau.org.uk/case-studies/rhiannons-story
"If you'd told me ten years ago that I would have just graduated university, I wouldn't have believed you."
Your support can help young people like Emma to build an independent future for themselves, read Emma's story here: https://ow.ly/O3iB50ReaWp
Your support can help young people like Emma to build an independent future for themselves, read Emma's story here: https://ow.ly/O3iB50ReaWp
October 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
"If you'd told me ten years ago that I would have just graduated university, I wouldn't have believed you."
Your support can help young people like Emma to build an independent future for themselves, read Emma's story here: https://ow.ly/O3iB50ReaWp
Your support can help young people like Emma to build an independent future for themselves, read Emma's story here: https://ow.ly/O3iB50ReaWp
Dealing with domestic violence at home and a lack of confidence at school James felt his dream of university was impossible.
After getting the support he needed James is now thriving in university, living his dream 💜 Watch his story: https://youtu.be/5xhlM35JfYA?si=Yf74Lxblwjjn-8Yo
After getting the support he needed James is now thriving in university, living his dream 💜 Watch his story: https://youtu.be/5xhlM35JfYA?si=Yf74Lxblwjjn-8Yo
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Dealing with domestic violence at home and a lack of confidence at school James felt his dream of university was impossible.
After getting the support he needed James is now thriving in university, living his dream 💜 Watch his story: https://youtu.be/5xhlM35JfYA?si=Yf74Lxblwjjn-8Yo
After getting the support he needed James is now thriving in university, living his dream 💜 Watch his story: https://youtu.be/5xhlM35JfYA?si=Yf74Lxblwjjn-8Yo
Secured your Cardiff Half Marathon ticket for next year? You can make every step count in the fight to end youth homelessness in Wales while we cheer you on 💙We'll support you with free a running top, and a brilliant after party. Get in touch with us: fundraising@llamau.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Secured your Cardiff Half Marathon ticket for next year? You can make every step count in the fight to end youth homelessness in Wales while we cheer you on 💙We'll support you with free a running top, and a brilliant after party. Get in touch with us: fundraising@llamau.org.uk
Would you know what to do if a woman you knew was at risk of homelessness?
Llamau is here to support you in getting the woman you know the proper support. Read more here: https://ow.ly/AQjs50QYX1K
Llamau is here to support you in getting the woman you know the proper support. Read more here: https://ow.ly/AQjs50QYX1K
October 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Would you know what to do if a woman you knew was at risk of homelessness?
Llamau is here to support you in getting the woman you know the proper support. Read more here: https://ow.ly/AQjs50QYX1K
Llamau is here to support you in getting the woman you know the proper support. Read more here: https://ow.ly/AQjs50QYX1K
"Living at Llamau has made me feel more stable than ever."
Young people like Charlie need your support to move on from homelessness to build an independent future for themselves, read more here: https://llamau.org.uk/blog/charlies-story
Young people like Charlie need your support to move on from homelessness to build an independent future for themselves, read more here: https://llamau.org.uk/blog/charlies-story
October 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Living at Llamau has made me feel more stable than ever."
Young people like Charlie need your support to move on from homelessness to build an independent future for themselves, read more here: https://llamau.org.uk/blog/charlies-story
Young people like Charlie need your support to move on from homelessness to build an independent future for themselves, read more here: https://llamau.org.uk/blog/charlies-story
When was the last time you asked your parents or friends for help? We know that the journey out of homelessness relies on building bridges and creating a support network and it's proven to work 💙
What would you say to someone who thinks they have nobody to turn too?
What would you say to someone who thinks they have nobody to turn too?
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
When was the last time you asked your parents or friends for help? We know that the journey out of homelessness relies on building bridges and creating a support network and it's proven to work 💙
What would you say to someone who thinks they have nobody to turn too?
What would you say to someone who thinks they have nobody to turn too?
Can you give a room to a young person today? Provide a room and supportive home for a young person with experience of homelessness. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/95U550QYXkk
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Can you give a room to a young person today? Provide a room and supportive home for a young person with experience of homelessness. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/95U550QYXkk
Emily was supported by Llamau Supported Accommodation after living in care. She was able to live more independently and move forward with her life. Read her story here: https://ow.ly/Vy9l50QYXv0
October 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Emily was supported by Llamau Supported Accommodation after living in care. She was able to live more independently and move forward with her life. Read her story here: https://ow.ly/Vy9l50QYXv0
We’re proud to be joining with campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK Government to #unfreezeLHA at the Budget. See the article here: inews.co.uk/news/housing...
October 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We’re proud to be joining with campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK Government to #unfreezeLHA at the Budget. See the article here: inews.co.uk/news/housing...
🧵 After 200 years, the Vagrancy Act is finally being repealed.
This outdated law criminalised rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales, punishing people simply for being homeless. #WorldHomelessDay
This outdated law criminalised rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales, punishing people simply for being homeless. #WorldHomelessDay
October 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🧵 After 200 years, the Vagrancy Act is finally being repealed.
This outdated law criminalised rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales, punishing people simply for being homeless. #WorldHomelessDay
This outdated law criminalised rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales, punishing people simply for being homeless. #WorldHomelessDay
If you are a young person who feels unsafe in your relationship, it can feel like you are alone.
Llamau is here to support you by exploring your feelings, telling you your options and helping you access the services you need. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/y7GF50X8o4V
Llamau is here to support you by exploring your feelings, telling you your options and helping you access the services you need. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/y7GF50X8o4V
I don't feel safe in my relationship
If you are in immediate danger, you should call the police on 999. If you have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence in your relationship or at home, you should call the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800. You can call the helpline for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also email Live Fear Free on info@livefearfreehelpline.wales or talk to someone confidentially using the Live Fear Free live chat service. Helpline staff will help you talk about your feelings, explore options, access local services, and to identify ways in which you can increase...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If you are a young person who feels unsafe in your relationship, it can feel like you are alone.
Llamau is here to support you by exploring your feelings, telling you your options and helping you access the services you need. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/y7GF50X8o4V
Llamau is here to support you by exploring your feelings, telling you your options and helping you access the services you need. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/y7GF50X8o4V
The Oysho Cardiff Half was incredible 🎉 Thank you to all our runners who together, raised over £12,000! You are all changing the lives of children in Wales forever 🫶 #cardiffhalf
October 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Oysho Cardiff Half was incredible 🎉 Thank you to all our runners who together, raised over £12,000! You are all changing the lives of children in Wales forever 🫶 #cardiffhalf
After two days of exploring history, identity and solidarity, our young people are enjoying some well-deserved fun at Energylandia 🎢
This youth-led trip to Poland, funded by Taith, is about creating balance, reflecting on the past while also celebrating joy and togetherness now. #charitysky
This youth-led trip to Poland, funded by Taith, is about creating balance, reflecting on the past while also celebrating joy and togetherness now. #charitysky
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
After two days of exploring history, identity and solidarity, our young people are enjoying some well-deserved fun at Energylandia 🎢
This youth-led trip to Poland, funded by Taith, is about creating balance, reflecting on the past while also celebrating joy and togetherness now. #charitysky
This youth-led trip to Poland, funded by Taith, is about creating balance, reflecting on the past while also celebrating joy and togetherness now. #charitysky
Day two of our Youth leadership group's trip to Poland funded by Taith. Today, they visit Auschwitz. This profound experience informs and encourages reflection on human rights, remembrance, and the importance of challenging prejudice and hate in all its forms. #charitysky
October 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Day two of our Youth leadership group's trip to Poland funded by Taith. Today, they visit Auschwitz. This profound experience informs and encourages reflection on human rights, remembrance, and the importance of challenging prejudice and hate in all its forms. #charitysky
Our young people are in Poland on a youth-led trip, funded by Taith Wales ✈️
At the Galicja Jewish Museum they are reflecting on resilience & how history can give perspective, helping them see their own challenges in a new light.
📷: Lesnydzban
At the Galicja Jewish Museum they are reflecting on resilience & how history can give perspective, helping them see their own challenges in a new light.
📷: Lesnydzban
October 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our young people are in Poland on a youth-led trip, funded by Taith Wales ✈️
At the Galicja Jewish Museum they are reflecting on resilience & how history can give perspective, helping them see their own challenges in a new light.
📷: Lesnydzban
At the Galicja Jewish Museum they are reflecting on resilience & how history can give perspective, helping them see their own challenges in a new light.
📷: Lesnydzban
It's international Women's Equality day, so let's talk about why gender-specific services matter 🧵
August 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It's international Women's Equality day, so let's talk about why gender-specific services matter 🧵
Rhiannon became homeless at 20 after being rejected by her family for her gender identity. Thanks to our Tŷ Pride project she’s living independently and wants to use her journey to support others.
Her message? “Stand up for yourself and who you are.”
#PrideMonth
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Her message? “Stand up for yourself and who you are.”
#PrideMonth
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Rhiannon's Story
YouTube video by Llamau
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June 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Rhiannon became homeless at 20 after being rejected by her family for her gender identity. Thanks to our Tŷ Pride project she’s living independently and wants to use her journey to support others.
Her message? “Stand up for yourself and who you are.”
#PrideMonth
youtu.be/T5aNqTz8MQo?...
Her message? “Stand up for yourself and who you are.”
#PrideMonth
youtu.be/T5aNqTz8MQo?...
Finally, after more than 200 years, the Vagrancy Act (1824) will be fully repealed in England and Wales. This means that rough sleeping will no longer be a criminal offence. [1/3🧵]
June 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Finally, after more than 200 years, the Vagrancy Act (1824) will be fully repealed in England and Wales. This means that rough sleeping will no longer be a criminal offence. [1/3🧵]