The Charter provides us with a shared vision for the future and brings us together to tackle homelessness in practical ways.
In recognition that organizations and individuals have a variety of skills and experience to share, there are several ways to show support for the Charter.
Become a member
- Review your service in line with charter vision and values
- Take part in relevant action groups and events
- Ensure your staff are aware of the charter and sign up to its values
- Include service users in the design of your service
- Regularly provide feedback and listen to your service users
- Commit to a 'No wrong door' policy
- Include your name on the charter supporter list and display charter support logo
Become an ambassador
- Volunteer to help local organisations
- Share your experience using services
- Join a local action group to design homelessness services
- Share your story to inform others about homelessness
- Learn what services are available in Colchester and how you can help
Be our business champion
- Offer employment opportunities through entry level jobs
- Offer skills and resources to our local organisations
- Inform your staff about homelessness and alternative giving
- Help with marketing and PR to raise awareness of the charter
- Ensure you facilities are accessible to homeless people
- Include your business on the charter supporter list and display charter support logo
- Make your staff aware about the support available and work towards a 'No wrong door' approach
Benefits of making a pledge
Colchester City Council together with Colchester Borough Homes are committed in providing an ongoing support and training opportunities to its partners.
By making a pledge to promote and follow Charter values, you will not only be joining the group of like-minded organizations who share the same aspiration of ending rough sleeping in Colchester, but can expect the support to access networking, training, and funding opportunities.
- Regular networking events
- Training and development for staff and clients
- Access to tenancy support
- Access to greater change funding platform
- Service being listed at the service directory at CBC website