Wayfinder
Supporting people to live well and leave homelessness behind.
Wayfinder is a volunteer-led befriending programme supporting people affected by homelessness by building long-term relationships and connection.
Support could include practical guidance or assistance, being available as a listening ear, signposting to specialist services as required, and generally coming alongside to provide a helping hand for those participating in the programme.
Over the last decade, CUF has partnered with local community organisations and churches to support people as they find a route out of homelessness. We have found that social isolation is a huge barrier to full recovery, leaving many people alone as they experience the ups and downs of sustaining a home.
Wayfinder responds to these learnings and focuses on building more effective and sustainable relationships with people in need – particularly those in new tenancies.
Our Wayfinder partners ensure that staff and volunteers are equipped and fully trained to provide one-to-one support for people during and after a period of homelessness. They are always looking for new volunteers and are happy to receive enquires from anyone who is at risk of, or currently experiencing homelessness. More information can be found on our partner websites below.
Our partners in Manchester: Greater Together Manchester
Matching people who are moving into a new tenancy with a volunteer who can support them through that process and help them settle into a new community.
Our partners in Leicester: The Bridge, Homelessness to Hope
The Bridge believes in long-lasting change. Where the people they work with are treated as individuals with specific needs and not just a problem to be passed through another system.
Hope Into Action
Hope Into Action bring together ethical investment & churches, & through friendship & support empower tenants to rebuild relationships, gain resources & find their identity.
Working together
Wayfinder is implemented by Church Urban Fund through
Greater Together Manchester, The Bridge, and Hope Into Action and is funded by the Benefact Trust. We will continue to work with donors, funders and supporters to help raise funds and support people in need.
