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Southampton Charter on Rough Sleeping and Begging
The Charter is a statement of joint mission by voluntary, faith, private and public sector organisations.
Our Vision
“Southampton is a city where no-one needs to sleep rough or beg.”
Sign Up
By signing up to the Charter, you are committing to work together to reduce rough sleeping and begging in Southampton.
The Charter
We commit to:
- Prevent rough sleeping and begging before it starts by ensuring services are accessible
- Intervene rapidly when rough sleeping and begging occurs to help people access support
- Provide pathways to recovery and away from life on the streets
Pledge Your Support
You can pledge your support for the Charter by filling in the form below.
Pledge Your SupportFor more information about pledges, contact information@southamptonvs.org.uk or visit www.southamptonvs.org.uk.
Action Groups
The Charter is delivered through three action groups:
- Beds and Homes
- Alternative Giving
- Coordination of Support
If you would like to join an action group, email southampton@streetsupport.net.
How The Charter Started
The Charter began at a summit held on 19–20 January 2018, attended by over 70 people from across the city. It was formally signed on 24 September 2018.
The Charter is overseen by a steering group made up of: Love Southampton, Southampton Voluntary Services, Southampton City Council, The Society of St James and Go Southampton.
Our Supporters
