Big Society 'Having Negative Effect on Homeless People'

Homeless people risk even greater social exclusion if the Government’s ‘Big Society’ idea doesn't show more muscle, the head of a leading homelessness charity has warned. Charles Fraser, Chief Executive of St Mungo's, voiced his concerns as the charity launched a new report 'Enough Room: Is society big enough for homeless people?' The report highlights that homeless people see volunteering as an important way in which they can move from feeling ‘shunned’, ‘excluded’ and ‘out in the cold’ to being active community members again. But survey findings from homeless people, sector leaders and the public reveal concerns that the picture could become yet bleaker, with homelessness rising and cuts starting to impact on the services people need. Read more on 24dash.