The Homelessness Alliance is a set of pledges employers take to support people experiencing homelessness in the workplace.
The Alliance was developed by Crisis in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Leading businesses including Pret A Manger and Thames Water helped draft the Alliance as members of the advisory board. This is alongside those with lived experience of homelessness.
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Builds your understanding of what homelessness is.
Supports your employees who may be at risk of homelessness.
Helps you provide opportunities for those who have experienced homelessness
Get in touch to book an initial call with our Partnerships Manager to discuss how your organisation can get the ball rolling.
By becoming a ally you position your business as leaders in addressing homelessness, setting an example for competitors and peers in your industry.
Employees who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness are more likely to face stress and financial instability which can lead to absenteeism and eventual resignation. Proactively supporting your staff can help avoid this.
Your customers are increasingly choosing brands that demonstrate a commitment to social issues. By engaging with the Homelessness Alliance you can positively influence their purchasing decisions.
Demonstrating a commitment to tackling societal challenges enhances your reputation as a responsible employer. This resonates with customers, investors and employees, building trust and loyalty.
To become an ally, employers must commit to one or more of these pledges.
Help end homelessness in local communities through fundraising, raising awareness, partnerships and volunteering.
Adopt fairer employment and recruitment policies and practices to support people affected by homelessness.
Provide employment and training opportunities for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Signing the Crisis Homelessness Alliance has marked the beginning of a crucial journey for our employees and stakeholders. The support from Crisis and the wider employer network has significantly enhanced our understanding of homelessness and shaped our strategy to assist employees at risk of homelessness and to support community stakeholders. From comprehensive training to an invaluable toolkit, Crisis has been instrumental in guiding us through this covenant.
— Jonathan Brookes, St Georges plc
Becoming an ally to the Homelessness Alliance has enabled Hays to learn collectively and collaborate with organisations who also share a social purpose and strong social ethos. Through the Homelessness Alliance, Crisis have enabled us to pilot and share best practice from ‘Project Flourish’ where we make a positive impact to the employability of young people who may not have had the same opportunities as others.
— Jamie Houlders, Project Flourish
To join the Homelessness Alliance, please get in touch with the Partnerships Manager to discuss the Pledges and how your organisation can become an ally.
The process involves reviewing our set of Pledges, agreeing to the terms, and committing your organisation to uphold them.
The required resources vary depending on your organisation's size and level of involvement. We want to make implementing the Pledges as easy as possible. To do this, we will share ready made resources to help your organisation implement the Pledges.
You can contact your dedicated Partnerships Manager at any time for support and guidance.
Allies receive access to resources, webinars, networking opportunities, and support from our team.
We provide guidance and resources to help you implement the Pledges effectively within your organisation.
Any organisation committed to ending homelessness can become an ally. Please note that we conduct due diligence for all potential allies.
There are no direct costs associated with becoming an ally, though we encourage allies to invest resources in implementing the Pledges. If an ally would like to fundraise for the Homelessness Alliance or Crisis, we can support you to do so.
As becoming an ally is not a contractual agreement, we cannot mandate in information from you however, we will send out a yearly survey to see what allies are doing with each of the Pledges they have signed. We will also request case studies to share with others.
