Groundswell charity's Avatar

Groundswell charity

@itsgroundswell

We are a charity creating solutions to homelessness, that come directly from people who have experience of homelessness. https://linktr.ee/itsgroundswell

692
Followers
775
Following
222
Posts
14.11.2024
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by Groundswell charity @itsgroundswell

Thanks so much for sharing Clarissa

03.03.2026 11:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Have you ever wanted to make a difference as a trustee?

We are looking for new trustees and we'd love for you to apply!

You can learn more about what we're looking for and what it involves here: bit.ly/3NrFEgV

#Trustees

27.02.2026 11:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A laptop screen is open with a subscribe page loaded

A laptop screen is open with a subscribe page loaded

πŸ“£If you want to know more about our new resources, news, or join our campaign to combat health inequality, you can sign up here: groundswell.org.uk/get-involved...

#Newsletters

16.02.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Quote marks with the words It comes Before Your Name and Groundswell logo

Quote marks with the words It comes Before Your Name and Groundswell logo

We believe that individuals, organisations & wider society benefit from the insights of people with experience of homelessness.

β€œIt comes before your name” explores how lived experience roles can both reduce & amplify the stigmatisation of people who have been homeless.

bit.ly/3zXLqEs

#Stigma

12.02.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic of a person holding a telescope, standing on a small hill, looking out. The text reads We Need New Trustees, with Groundswell logo

Graphic of a person holding a telescope, standing on a small hill, looking out. The text reads We Need New Trustees, with Groundswell logo

Have you ever wanted to make a difference as a trustee?

We are looking for new trustees and we'd love for you to apply!

You can learn more about what we're looking for and what it involves here: bit.ly/3NrFEgV

#Trustees #Homelessness #Recruitment

10.02.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A woman is carrying a folder and walking towards a health centre. She's dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans and looks like she's rushing in.

A woman is carrying a folder and walking towards a health centre. She's dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans and looks like she's rushing in.

The work begins... We've been awarded National Lottery funding!

Wewill harness the skills and power of the community of people affected by homelessness, helping individuals to live healthier lives while also tackling the root systemic causes ofhealth inequality.

bit.ly/4rCSOdA

06.02.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dark blue background with words Have you visited our resource hub? Graphic of hands holding a health with medical symbol

Dark blue background with words Have you visited our resource hub? Graphic of hands holding a health with medical symbol

Need help with your health? πŸ₯

Then look no further! We make accessible health guides aimed at people experiencing #Homelessness and those who support them on a range of health concerns.

You can download/view them on our hub: groundswell.org.uk/resources/

#Homelessness #Health

22.01.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of an hour glass with the text 7 days until the end of the winter appeal. Your gift can make a difference, with Groundswell logo

Image of an hour glass with the text 7 days until the end of the winter appeal. Your gift can make a difference, with Groundswell logo

Only one week left of our Winter Appeal – help someone begin their next year.

Your support has already had an impact, but we can do more.

Support here: bit.ly/3XnexsH

#SupportSomeonesNextYear #Donations #Homelessness

21.01.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Q&A written on an orange background with Groundswell logo

Q&A written on an orange background with Groundswell logo

Ask us anything about our peer advocacy work...

Please comment and share! πŸ‘‡

#Homelessness #Health #PeerAdvocacy

12.01.2026 09:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Text reads Β£3000 raised, with Groundswell logo and a party streamer

Text reads Β£3000 raised, with Groundswell logo and a party streamer

We have reached Β£3,000 for our winter campaign! Can you help us give even more people a great next year?

Donate here: bit.ly/3XnexsH

#WinterCampaign #Donations #SupportSomeonesNextYear

07.01.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a laptop screen with a subscription form on it

Image of a laptop screen with a subscription form on it

πŸ“£If you want to know more about our new resources, news, or join our campaign to combat health inequality, you can sign up here: groundswell.org.uk/get-involved...

#Newsletters

05.01.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Text reads Happy 2026 against a black background, with a heart instead of an O. There's a QR code and the Groundswell logo

Text reads Happy 2026 against a black background, with a heart instead of an O. There's a QR code and the Groundswell logo

Happy 2026!

You can still help someone begin their next year.

As you make plans and resolutions, wouldn't it be great to give someone else that chance too?

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3XnexsH

#SupportSomeonesNextYear #Homelessness #Health #Donations

01.01.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Merry Christmas from Groundswell! We are closed between Dec 24th and Jan 2nd.

Remember: your support makes new years possible so if you'd like to support our winter campaign, you still can: bit.ly/3XnexsH

Season's Greetings and see you for more great work together in 2026!

#Homelessness

25.12.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Closed graphic with text: Our offices will be closed between December 24th and Jan 1st, re-opening on Jan 2nd. 

This will give our staff and volunteers time to rest and be ready to combat health inequalities in 2026!

Closed graphic with text: Our offices will be closed between December 24th and Jan 1st, re-opening on Jan 2nd. This will give our staff and volunteers time to rest and be ready to combat health inequalities in 2026!

Our offices will be closed between December 24th and Jan 1st, re-opening on Jan 2nd.

This will give our staff and volunteers time to rest and be ready to combat health inequalities in 2026!

23.12.2025 11:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a pile of presents, a QR code and the text This season of giving, join us & help someone's next year

Image of a pile of presents, a QR code and the text This season of giving, join us & help someone's next year

This season of giving, join us and help someone’s next year.

πŸ‘‰https://bit.ly/3XnexsH (or scan the QR)

#SomeonesNextYear #Homelessness #Donations #WinterCampaign

22.12.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dark blue background with words Have you visited our resource hub? Graphic of hands holding a health with medical symbol

Dark blue background with words Have you visited our resource hub? Graphic of hands holding a health with medical symbol

Need help with your health? πŸ₯

Then look no further! We make accessible health guides aimed at people experiencing #Homelessness and those who support them on a range of health concerns.

You can download/view them on our hub: groundswell.org.uk/resources/

#Homelessness #Health

19.12.2025 16:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
The New Homelessness Strategy – Groundswell’s initial response | Groundswell Today the government has released their new strategy,Β  A National Plan to End Homelessness, which was informed by the incredible work of Groundswell volunteers in partnership with members from Revolving Doors and Justlife.

BLOG: The New Homelessness Strategy – our initial response

The government has released their new strategy, A National Plan to End Homelessness, informed by the incredible work of our volunteers in partnership with members from Revolving Doors and Justlife.

Read more: bit.ly/48USxL9

16.12.2025 12:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Quote marks with the words It comes Before Your Name and Groundswell logo

Quote marks with the words It comes Before Your Name and Groundswell logo

We believe individuals, organisations and wider society benefit from the insights of people with experience of homelessness.

Our research β€œIt comes before your name” explores how lived experience roles can both reduce and amplify the stigmatisation of people who have been homeless. bit.ly/3zXLqEs

10.12.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Have you ever wanted to make a difference as a trustee?

We are looking for new trustees and we'd love for you to apply!

You can learn more about what we're looking for and what it involves here: bit.ly/3NrFEgV

#Trustees #Homelessness #Recruitment

08.12.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Groundswell postcards and cookies spread out on a plate.

Groundswell postcards and cookies spread out on a plate.

Our recent celebration event πŸŽ‰highlighted all the great work we're doing to help people access vital healthcare and engage with progression.

We also launched our winter campaign - Support Someone's Next Year.

Read more here: bit.ly/4oMYW13

#Homelessness #Donations #Progression #Health

06.12.2025 19:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

We are nothing without the volunteers who help us co-produce and co-design our services.

We want to say a huge thank you this #InternationalVolunteersDay for the valuable contribution they make.

Learn more about volunteering on our site: bit.ly/4oyM52i

05.12.2025 12:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A woman is smiling at the camera while in a medical appointment. Text reads "I am so grateful that you helped me to attend my appointment today" -HHPA client

A woman is smiling at the camera while in a medical appointment. Text reads "I am so grateful that you helped me to attend my appointment today" -HHPA client

With peer advocacy, early detection of conditions happens. That means more lives changed.

Find out how we help people address their health needs, as well as help them progress in other ways here: bit.ly/3XnexsH

Help support someone's next year 🀝

#Homelessness #Donations #Health

04.12.2025 12:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A man in a warm coat with his hands in his pockets smiling at the camera in the street. Text reads "I found that because all peer advocates have shared experience, it's great when I see ones that have had difficulties and now they've turned their lives around." Peer volunteer

A man in a warm coat with his hands in his pockets smiling at the camera in the street. Text reads "I found that because all peer advocates have shared experience, it's great when I see ones that have had difficulties and now they've turned their lives around." Peer volunteer

70% of our team have lived experience of homelessness β€” that changes everything.

"I found that because all the peer advocates have shared experience, it's great when I see ones that have had difficulties and now they've turned their lives around.”

Support Someone's Next Year: bit.ly/3XnexsH

02.12.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic of a 30 countdown and a calendar. Text reads 30 days until the end of the year. Your gift can make a lasting difference.

Graphic of a 30 countdown and a calendar. Text reads 30 days until the end of the year. Your gift can make a lasting difference.

Only 30 days until the end of the year β€” someone’s next year starts now 🀝

Meaningful change doesn’t come from momentsβ€”it comes from the journey.

Give now: bit.ly/3XnexsH

#SupportSomeonesNextYear #Homelessness #Donations #Progression

01.12.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Support Someone’s Next Year with Groundswell | Groundswell A small changeΒ can lead toΒ a big differenceΒ for someone’s life

Meet Lee. A few years ago, he was unsure of his next steps, but after finding Groundswell, he has:

πŸ”΅More stable accommodation
πŸ”΅Support with benefits
πŸ”΅People to turn to
πŸ”΅Hope for the future.

Read more of Lee's story on our website: bit.ly/3JOUzE9

#SupportSomeonesNextYear #Homelessness

30.11.2025 19:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Yellow background with words Resources for you

Yellow background with words Resources for you

Need help with your health? πŸ₯

Then look no further! We make accessible health guides aimed at people experiencing #Homelessness and those who support them on a range of health concerns.

You can download/view them on our hub: groundswell.org.uk/resources/

28.11.2025 12:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Have you ever wanted to make a difference as a trustee?

We are looking for new trustees and we'd love for you to apply!

You can learn more about what we're looking for and what it involves here: bit.ly/3NrFEgV

#Trustees #Homelessness #Recruitment

26.11.2025 10:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Yellow background with different monetary amounts in boxes. Β£25 can support a first coaching session. 
Β£50 can help someone attend a vital health appointment. 
Β£100 can fund training so more volunteers with lived experience can help others.

Yellow background with different monetary amounts in boxes. Β£25 can support a first coaching session. Β£50 can help someone attend a vital health appointment. Β£100 can fund training so more volunteers with lived experience can help others.

Support Someone's Next Year 🀝

Β£25 can support a first coaching session.
Β£50 can help someone attend a vital health appointment.
Β£100 can fund training so more volunteers with lived experience can help others.

Be the difference: bit.ly/3JOUzE9

#WinterCampaign #Homelessness

24.11.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of an audience watching a show and a smaller image of a choir singing, plus a man standing in front of a microphone. Text: Join Groundswell and support someone's next year. Featuring special guests: Choir with no name and Surfing Sofas. Thursday 20th November 2025 at 6pm.

Image of an audience watching a show and a smaller image of a choir singing, plus a man standing in front of a microphone. Text: Join Groundswell and support someone's next year. Featuring special guests: Choir with no name and Surfing Sofas. Thursday 20th November 2025 at 6pm.

Today's the day!

Our team are all ready for our event. At 6pm tonight, we'll be welcoming people to St Giles' Church for an exciting night of celebration.

There's still time to grab a ticket and join us: bit.ly/3VJDnlW

#CharityEvent #Homelessness

20.11.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Last day to join us! There's only 1 day before our fantastic event at St Giles' Church and we can't wait!

We're getting the last bits in motion and we're so excited about welcoming everyone tomorrow.

If you're looking for a positive event for tomorrow night, we've got you covered: bit.ly/3VJDnlW

19.11.2025 14:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0