Georgia Cox 
My experience with Connection Support has been a very positive one. At a time when I was coming out of homelessness due to domestic violence, I had a lot of uncertainty about how to move forward. I was adjusting to a new home, taking on responsibilities I hadn’t managed alone for some time, and trying … Read more
This December, we’re launching our Winter Appeal to raise vital funds for people across our communities who are facing crisis, from homelessness and mental ill-health to the trauma of forced displacement. Every day, individuals and families are dealing with challenges that put their housing, wellbeing and independence at risk. Our appeal helps ensure they aren’t … Read more
At Connection Support, we know that the impact we create in communities is only possible because of the passion, resilience, and commitment of our teams. In 2024, that commitment was formally recognised when we were named the 7th best charity to work for in the UK by Best Companies – a significant achievement based entirely … Read more
To mark our 30th anniversary, we’re hosting our first ever sleepout. On 3rd October 2025, we’ll be spending a night outdoors in Milton Keynes to raise awareness of homelessness, as well as vital funds that will go directly to our work. The people we help face some of life’s toughest challenges, and whilst this event … Read more
A Crisis Can Steal Someone’s Future, But You Can Help Rewrite Them In 2025, we turned 30. That’s three decades of walking alongside people during some of life’s hardest moments – from homelessness and mental ill-health to family breakdowns, trauma, and forced displacement. Over the years, we’ve seen how moments of crisis can take over … Read more
As part of our 30th birthday campaign, we’re reflecting on the challenges we’ve helped people overcome – and the support that’s still urgently needed today. To help tell that story, we’ve used a combination of real photography and AI-generated images. The real photos you’ll see throughout the campaign feature some of the extraordinary people who … Read more
As his time volunteering with us comes to an end, we caught up with Laszlo, one of our outreach volunteers, to hear about his experience – what he’s learnt and why he’d recommend it to anyone thinking of volunteering! Tell us about your volunteer role, and how long you’ve been volunteering with Connection Support? I’ve … Read more
Kick off for a good cause! Get ready for an action-packed charity football match on behalf of Connection Support, where every ticket sold could go towards funding life-changing support. From providing hope to people in crisis to preventing homelessness before it begins, all money raised will make a huge difference. So, come and cheer on … Read more
Elena’s* journey began under incredibly difficult circumstances. She grew up in an abusive family, where she was abused by her brother, leading authorities to appoint the High Court as her legal guardian to ensure her safety. She spent her childhood in boarding school until she turned 18. At that point, Elena entered into an abusive … Read more
Amy found herself overwhelmed. She was living in a flat that was too small, contained mould, and frequently had leaks caused by the property above, while also navigating the challenges of being a new mother to a premature baby. Caring for her newborn, alongside her cat and dog, and dealing with her housing situation left … Read more
When ex-offenders are released from prison, they often face the harsh reality of having no place to call home, which can lead to homelessness. This greatly increases their chances of re-offending and going back to prison. Finding permanent housing remains a challenge as landlords are often hesitant to rent to those recently released from prison. … Read more
Frankie* has struggled with her mental health for over 20 years and had not always received the consistent support she needed, both mentally and physically. She’d had a difficult past, experiencing abusive relationships, drug use, homelessness, and moving frequently. As a result of her difficult experiences, she was feeling depressed, suicidal, lonely, and distrustful. Everything … Read more