TACKLING HOMELESSNESS

That this House congratulates South Ayrshire Escape from Homelessness Ltd on securing £507,187 in funding through the Investing in Communities: Life Transitions fund; appreciates that this funding will be used to deliver pre-tenancy support to 650 people, as well as a befriending service and a group for women who have experienced domestic abuse; acknowledges the need to provide support in establishing and sustaining tenancies, managing budgets and developing confidence in order to minimise repeat homelessness; further appreciates the benefits of access to IT services when attempting to find properties, open bank accounts and set up payments; and commends the focus the Big Lottery Fund has placed on tackling disadvantage and inequalities.