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April 10th – JOIN US
Help fund the Trust’s Community Services
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Sleep Out 2024 Now On
Registration & Info
You and the Canaan Trust Can Make a Difference Together.
Since 1995, the Canaan Trust has supported people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across our local communities. Over the years, the number of women and families seeking help has grown significantly. In response, the Trust has expanded its services and now operates Aspire House — a dedicated, female‑only project located next door to Jordan House, our long‑established project for men.
of homelessness
is hidden
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of homeless
are families
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increase in rough
sleeping since 2010
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of our population
now living in poverty
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Help us continue to rebuild lives
of homelessness
is hidden
Source: YouGov
of homeless
are families
Source: YouGov
increase in rough
sleeping since 2010
Source: YouGov
of our population
now living in poverty
Source: YouGov
CANAAN TRUST
More than just a charity for the homeless.
The Trust operates 24-7, 365 days a year from its base on Main Street, Long Eaton. We are a Christian charity providing care and support to anyone in need, regardless of gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity, creed, individual or family. The Trust seeks to reach out to all who are isolated and in need providing access to help and support – with issues relating to homelessness, insecure accommodation, benefits, debts, or food poverty.
The Canaan Trust homeless charity cares for each unique individual or family in a holistic, person-centred way. The goal is to enable each individual or family to address the issues that caused their homelessness or trapped them in being homeless, supporting them to ‘Rebuild their Lives’ so they can positively move forward to achieve independent living back in the Community.
HOW WE HELP
No-one chooses to be homeless. Losing one’s job, family or relationship breakdown, physical or mental health issues are a few of the catalysts which can lead to an individual becoming homeless. Many individuals live on the verge of becoming homeless…
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Emergencies
The Canaan Trust homeless charity seeks to provide safe, secure and healthy supported accommodation for homeless men and women. In order to achieve this, it has two houses in Long Eaton and provides accommodation for 12…
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Shelter
The Cost of Living Crisis has affected the finances of many individuals and families. Balancing household budgets to cover the basics costs of the utilities (gas and electricity) as well as the increase in cost of food is challenging…
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Food Bank
The Trust has its own education facility which operates on a Person-Centred basis. For many clients, basic literacy and numeracy are significant barriers to their being able to lead independent lives. The Trust has invested heavily in its own…
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Teaching Unit
Addiction is more than alcohol or drugs – individuals lives are impacted by addictions to gambling, gaming, pornography as well as alcohol and drugs. The first step on the journey to recovery is recognising that there is someone there for you who cares and…
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Addiction
62% of Homelessness is ‘Hidden’. When thinking about homelessness, the image which inevitably comes to mind is of someone who is ‘street homeless.’ The reality is that 62% of individuals and families who are ‘homeless’ are ‘Hidden…
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Hidden Homeless
Individuals and families fleeing domestic abuse are a significant part of the ‘Hidden Homeless’. During the covid pandemic, the number of individuals (both male and female) and families who have felt trapped in abusive relationships increased …
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Abuse
The covid pandemic and now the major increases in the basic cost of living has affected the finances of many individuals and families. Balancing household budgets to cover basic living costs can be challenging. For many families and individuals, debt and…
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Poverty
Every pound donated helps rebuild lives
TACKLING RELATED ISSUES
62% of Homelessness is ‘Hidden’. When thinking about homelessness, the image which inevitably comes to mind is of someone who is ‘street homeless.’ The reality is that 62% of individuals and families who are ‘homeless’ are ‘Hidden…
More Info
Hidden Homeless
Individuals and families fleeing domestic abuse are a significant part of the ‘Hidden Homeless’. During the covid pandemic, the number of individuals (both male and female) and families who have felt trapped in abusive relationships increased …
More Info
Abuse
The covid pandemic and now the major increases in the basic cost of living has affected the finances of many individuals and families. Balancing household budgets to cover basic living costs can be challenging. For many families and individuals, debt and…
More Info
Poverty
Addiction is more than alcohol or drugs – individuals lives are impacted by addictions to gambling, gaming, pornography as well as alcohol and drugs. The first step on the journey to recovery is recognising that there is someone there for you who cares and…
More Info
Addiction
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NEWS
Buy Walk of Support Bricks
Help us to Realise Our Dream One Brick at a Time! Buy and name a Brick Paver – join the walk of support, make a lasting impression establishing Aspire House the new house supporting homeless females…
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Aspire House Opening
Long held vision of providing a home for homeless women becomes a reality. Since the start of the covid pandemic the Trust had cherished the goal of creating and opening a house dedicated specifically to….
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Help Fund Female Support House
Women experiencing homelessness tend to be hidden from view and face different challenges to men in the same position. According to frontline services, women facing homelessness are more likely to have experienced…
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Food Bank Update
Any individual or family in need is welcome to come to the Trust to obtain help with food, toiletries or hygiene products. The Trust’s Food Bank is accessible 7 days a weeks from 8am to 8pm – simply come to our offices at…
Canaan Trust Homeless Charity
The Canaan Trust, is an independent homeless charity, supporting our local homeless.