Depaul helps people who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged.
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Mind Connect: What we do
By Laura Alonso Mira - 6 November 2018As well as accommodation and support to young people at risk of homelessness, Depaul UK also offers a range of other services....
Charity Challenge: Kilimanjaro
By Rosie Kelly - 24 August 2018Next month 94 brave souls from Deloitte, one of our corporate partners, will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime....
Young and sleeping rough
By Graeme McGregor - 16 August 2018“I got arrested and sent to court. When I was speaking to the probation person in the court, she was telling me: ‘They will probably give you community service.’...
Day in the life: Camden Kaleidoscope
By Sam - 30 July 2018Depaul UK runs a range of specialist services for young people, including the Camden Kaleidoscope project in London. This project offers accommodation with a high level of support, and a focus on mental health needs....
Values Month: Statham House
By Becky Tooth - 22 June 2018This week as part of our Values in Action month, Depaul UK is focusing on our belief in rights and responsibilities....
What is Values in Action Month?
By Nick Sinclair - 15 June 2018Prior to joining Depaul in 2014 I knew very little about the organisation even though I’d worked in the homelessness sector for several years beforehand. What I did know was that Depaul had a strong reputation for being “good people”. I knew it ...
Volunteer profile: Michaella Cowell
By Michaella Cowell - 4 June 2018Volunteering for Depaul UK can take all sorts of forms – from mentoring and hosting through Nightstop to more specialist, tailored volunteering roles....
Volunteer profile: Clare Vaughan
By Clare Vaughan - 15 May 2018Volunteer Clare Vaughan shares her experience of volunteering with Depaul UK in the North East....
Why I'm taking on the Camino
By George Penny - 3 May 2018Twenty year old George has thrived since Depaul UK helped him to find accommodation when he was made homeless....
Project Focus: Your Chance
By Alexia Murphy - 23 April 2018Here at Depaul UK, we believe in the potential of people. That’s how we approach the work we do with young people supported by our services across the country....
Danger Zones and Funding Reforms
By Daniel Dumoulin - 9 April 2018Policy and Public Affairs Manager Daniel Dumoulin writes about our latest report and the funding reforms threatening the wellbeing of the young people Depaul UK works with....
Celebrate & Donate- A Fundraiser's Story
By Shelley Green - 8 March 2018Why one happy couple decided to use their wedding to donate to charity and help young people affected by homelessness...
Costa Rica Trek - A Fundraiser's Story
By Sharon - 20 February 2018“I wanted to do something out of my comfort zone...I feel totally helpless and very distressed when I see people on the streets.”...
SAFE@LAST's Whirlwind Year
By Tracy Haycox MBE - 5 February 2018It has been over a year now since SAFE@LAST became part of the Depaul family and, let me tell you, what a whirlwind year it's been!...
Leading from Values
By Martin Houghton-Brown - 14 November 2017As I reflect on five years of service at Depaul before leaving at the end of 2017 to move to St John Ambulance, I am conscious that the single greatest impact on my leadership style has been the experience of leading a values-led organisat...
Bratislava Adventure
By Imelda McQuaid - 14 November 2017“Looking at it, a flight to a different country is a great adventure and life experience. I hope to take advantage of this moment and experience and learn and discover. And also appreciate."...
Durham Sleepout - A Fundraiser's Story
By David Atkinson - 27 September 2017‘Why I gave up my bed and slept out for charity’ - A Fundraiser's Story...
Would You Leave a Lasting Legacy?
By Shelley Green - 12 September 2017Leave a Gift to Charity in Your Will and Make a Lasting Impact...
Journey to Rehabilitation
By Oliver Barton - 4 September 2017You’d think that working in a prison, finding an offender to discuss his housing needs with him, would be easy. Well, the truth is quite the opposite actually. ...