New Lidl in Croydon supporting Caridon Foundation
On 5 August, Lidl opened the doors to its fourth store in Croydon, situated on Purley Way. As well as creating around 40 new jobs in for the local community, the new store also has an outreach program delivered through Lidl’s ‘Feed it Back’ scheme,
Morrisons helps to end period poverty with ‘package for Sandy’ initiative
Morrisons supermarkets are helping to fight back against period poverty with their ‘package for Sandy’ service, which is now available at 497 stores nationwide for customers in need who can access a discreet package of sanitary protection products. The ‘Package for Sandy’ initiative was
VOTE NOW – Caridon Foundation shortlisted for the Croydon Business Resilience Awards 2021
CLICK HERE TO VOTE The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was swift, seismic and unforgiving, putting vulnerable people at even greater risk of poverty and homelessness. In response, we at Caridon Foundation extended our core role far beyond offering housing related support to our vulnerable
More support for victims of domestic abuse at risk of homelessness
From today (5 July 2021) victims who are homeless due to domestic abuse will be prioritised for accommodation from their council. Under the government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Act councils will have to find accommodation for people made homeless through domestic abuse, helping to ensure victims
Government reinforces commitment to end rough sleeping
The government has reiterated its commitment to helping rough sleepers stay off the streets for good through a joined-up approach, working with local partners and treating the underlying causes of rough sleeping. Caridon Foundation welcomes the plans set out this week by Housing Secretary Robert
Caridon Foundation Eagles return with 8-0 victory
After a week of raising awareness for mental health and the importance of access to the right support, we are extremely proud of the Caridon Foundation Eagles, our very own adult mental health football team. After many months away from the pitch due to the
The risk of homelessness and mental health
Having a safe stable environment to live is one of the most important foundations to life, which cannot be overstated, and is why homelessness, or the risk of it, is so often linked to issues with mental health. But it also works the other way
Men and Mental Health – You don’t need to suffer in silence
It is estimated that one in five women have a mental health condition compared to one in eight men. However, suicide is the leading cause of death in men aged 20–49 in the UK with three out of four suicides in Britain being men. So
Mental Health Awareness Week – The Impact of the Pandemic
Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, and as we emerge from a global pandemic which continues to affect millions of people, it has never been so important to consider the impact of the coronavirus crisis on mental health, recognise the signs and