LATE NIGHT EXCHANGE: World Homeless Day

Join us on 10 October as people worldwide come together to mark World Homeless Day. This important day draws attention to the needs of people who experience homelessness locally and encourages community involvement to address the issue through better policies and funding.

At The Exchange, we invite you to an evening of thought-provoking discussions and inspiring stories including a panel discussion exploring the unique challenges of women’s homelessness.

The panel is chaired by Gráinne Cuffe, Chief Reporter at Inside Housing - the leading monthly magazine for news, analysis, and comment about the social housing sector in the UK.

Join us on 10 October as people worldwide come together to mark World Homeless Day. This important day draws attention to the needs of people who experience homelessness locally and encourages community involvement to address the issue through better policies and funding.

At The Exchange, we invite you to an evening of thought-provoking discussions and inspiring stories including a panel discussion exploring the unique challenges of women’s homelessness. We will also welcome a range of local community organisations dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness.

The panel is chaired by Gráinne Cuffe, Chief Reporter at Inside Housing - the leading monthly magazine for news, analysis, and comment about the social housing sector in the UK.

Panellists* include:

• Joy Doal, CEO of Anawim, a unique women’s charity reaching women who are living chaotic and complex lives and who often struggle to access and trust services. Anawim provides a wraparound service on the ground and enables thousands of women to make positive steps in the right direction.

• Councillor Jayne Francis, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness at Birmingham City Council. Cllr Francis’ portfolio responsibilities include political accountability and oversight for housing management, capital investment, housing strategy and partnerships and major regeneration programmes.

• Jean Templeton, CEO of St Basil's, a registered Housing Association and Charity supporting young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk in Birmingham and West Midlands. Jean also has over 20 years’ experience of managing housing and neighbourhood services in a number of Local Authorities in the North East and Midlands.

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, author and journalist Kieran Yates and Honorary Research Fellow at University of Birmingham, Thea Raisbeck, are no longer able to join our panel discussion as advertised in our print brochure.

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This event is presented as part of A Place to Call Home a new public programme of exhibitions, activities and events exploring what home means to all of us. Understand diverse experiences through the eyes of people who have lived through them and find out about the latest social justice research at the University of Birmingham.

Panellists include Thea Raisbeck, an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. With over a decade of experience in housing, homelessness, and domestic abuse, Raisbeck blends academic expertise with frontline practice, advocacy, and campaigning. More to be announced.*

*Due to unforseen circumstances, author and journalist Kieran Yates is no longer able to join our panel discussion as advertised in our print brochure.

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This event is presented as part of A Place to Call Home a new public programme of exhibitions, activities and events exploring what home means to all of us. Understand diverse experiences through the eyes of people who have lived through them and find out about the latest social justice research at the University of Birmingham.