Bridgend 29 Jan’15 10:00 to 15:00 In partnership with Gweini and Wales & West Housing The first Welsh Housing Justice Roadshow will bring together churches, Housing Associations, local authorities and other housing organisations. The aim of this ecumenical event is to encourage and motivate churches to be part of the housing solution in Wales and to work in partnership with others. There is significant housing need in all areas and this roadshow will be an opportunity to share good practice and discuss how working together can bring real change to communities. Across the nation, homelessness and lack of decent housing have a devastating impact on lives. The introduction of welfare benefit reform has made this situation worse for many families and single people. Come and hear about the great work churches are already doing across Wales, and be inspired to make a difference. The Vine Centre - Australian Terrace - CF31 1LY Bridgend ABOUT THE ORGANISERS... Housing Justice is the national voice of Christian action on housing and homelessness, speaking out and enabling practical church and community responses. This event is the first of four roadshows: Bridgend Manchester South West London 29 January 2015 22 April 2015 18 June (town TBC) 15 October Info and booking You can book at eventbrite.co.uk http://goo.gl/fKDVmT T: 020 3544 8094 E: [email protected] www.housingjustice.org.uk #HJRoadshow includes Lunch + Refreshments Outline Programme In partnership with Gweini and Wales & West Housing 10:00 - Arrival / Registration / Marketplace 10:30 - Welcome and Opening Plenary Bishop John Davies, Bishop of Swansea and Brecon Alison Gelder, CEO of Housing Justice Anne Hinchey, CEO Wales and West Housing Mark Isherwood AM, Cross Party Group on Faith 11:45 - Coffee 12:00 - Workshops  Faith in Affordable Housing: using surplus church land and buildings for affordable homes  Night Shelters: the importance of night shelters for homeless people & how churches can get involved  Mentoring & Befriending: how supporting people in housing need changes lives  Housing Action Groups: practical workshop on setting up a local group 13:00 - Lunch & Marketplace 14:00 - Report back from workshops and next steps 15:00 - Roadshow ends #HJRoadshow Bridgend Bridgend 10:00 to 15:00 10:00 to 15:00 29 Jan’15 29 Jan’15 In partnership with Gweini and Wales & West Housing In partnership with Gweini and Wales & West Housing The first Welsh Housing Justice Roadshow will bring together churches, Housing Associations, local authorities and other housing organisations. The first Welsh Housing Justice Roadshow will bring together churches, Housing Associations, local authorities and other housing organisations. The aim of this ecumenical event is to encourage and motivate churches to be part of the housing solution in Wales and to work in partnership with others. The aim of this ecumenical event is to encourage and motivate churches to be part of the housing solution in Wales and to work in partnership with others. There is significant housing need in all areas and this roadshow will be an opportunity to share good practice and discuss how working together can bring real change to communities. There is significant housing need in all areas and this roadshow will be an opportunity to share good practice and discuss how working together can bring real change to communities. Across the nation, homelessness and lack of decent housing have a devastating impact on lives. The introduction of welfare benefit reform has made this situation worse for many families and single people. Across the nation, homelessness and lack of decent housing have a devastating impact on lives. The introduction of welfare benefit reform has made this situation worse for many families and single people. Come and hear about the great work churches are already doing across Wales, and be inspired to make a difference. Come and hear about the great work churches are already doing across Wales, and be inspired to make a difference. The Vine Centre - Australian Terrace - CF31 1LY Bridgend The Vine Centre - Australian Terrace - CF31 1LY Bridgend ABOUT THE ORGANISERS... ABOUT THE ORGANISERS... Housing Justice is the national voice of Christian action on housing and homelessness, speaking out and enabling practical church and community responses. This event is the first of four roadshows: Bridgend Manchester South West London 29 January 2015 22 April 2015 18 June (town TBC) 15 October Info and booking You can book at eventbrite.co.uk http://goo.gl/fKDVmT T: 020 3544 8094 E: [email protected] www.housingjustice.org.uk #HJRoadshow includes Lunch + Refreshments Housing Justice is the national voice of Christian action on housing and homelessness, speaking out and enabling practical church and community responses. This event is the first of four roadshows: Bridgend Manchester South West London 29 January 2015 22 April 2015 18 June (town TBC) 15 October Info and booking You can book at eventbrite.co.uk http://goo.gl/fKDVmT T: 020 3544 8094 E: [email protected] www.housingjustice.org.uk #HJRoadshow includes Lunch + Refreshments