We are a group of agencies all working with or have an interest in homelessness or those who are vulnerably housed, which includes those at risk of losing their home

Representatives from any agency interested in homelessness are welcome to attend this forum. Contact the chair for further information (see button below). The terms of reference are as follows

To provide a forum to exchange information and inform policy relating to homelessness in Calderdale

To consider draft strategic documents and policy initiatives and act as a consultative mechanism for issues being prepared by Calderdale MBC, Health Trusts and other strategic partners

To assist in the delivery of strategic plans in relation to homelessness

To consider the wider impact of new initiatives and legislation, both local and national relating to homelessness

To keep under review the impact of changes to the homelessness environment and assist in providing evidence and research in related matters and to identify areas of concern

To act as a campaigning and awareness-raising forum, acting on behalf of homeless people and agencies working in the sector

To consider the needs of all Calderdale’s communities, including communities distinguished by ethnicity, age and disability

To promote the integration of homelessness issues with wider health and social policy agendas

To promote partnerships with local agencies for the benefit of locally excluded people