Places for People’s Mill Bank Wellbeing Centre hosted an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of those living in temporary housing.
To mark Starts at Home Day which took place on 29 August, the Mill Bank Centre, which has provided support to homeless families for three decades, hosted the “Moscars” Awards, congratulating those who have overcome challenges.
The event, hosted in Preston’s city centre, was attended by the likes of Places for People, National Housing Federation, and Lancashire County Council.
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Caroline Terry, head of supported housing at Places for People, said: “At Mill Bank, we believe everyone we support is a journey worth celebrating.
“Starts at Home Day is the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the courage and perseverance shown by those who have faced homelessness or housing difficulties, and to recognise the incredible impact of supported housing.
“It helps hundreds of thousands of people across the UK live independently, safely, and with dignity.”
Awards from the event were given to the candidates, including the Moon and Back award, Wellbeing Warrior, and Good Neighbour Award.
In addition to congratulating the community, Mill Bank celebrated its year of success by helping 82 families, hosting support sessions with assistance.
Their scheme also helped 45 residents successfully move into new homes and secured additional funding to offer these services.
Ciaran Tully, external affairs manager, National Housing Federation, said: “Hearing the inspirational stories of people who have overcome such significant challenges with the support of Mill Bank Wellbeing Centre highlights just how vital the supported housing sector is.”
He added: “But the future of services like this is under threat, with supported housing providers across the country facing a worsening financial crisis.
“This Starts at Home Day, we’re calling on the government to urgently commit to emergency, long-term and sustainable funding for support services, so that schemes like Mill Bank can continue their life-changing work for years to come.”
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