A CHARITY supporting young people facing homelessness in has received a £69,500 grant from Global’s Make Some Noise.
Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service, based in Kidderminster, will use the funding to provide vital support to young people aged 16 to 25 across Wyre Forest, Wychavon, Worcester City and Malvern Hills.
This funding comes at a time of increasing demand for services supporting young people facing homelessness.
Last year, 123,934 young people were homeless or at risk of homelessness in the UK, and it’s estimated that 1 in 60 young people in the UK faced homelessness in 2024–2025.
Locally, family breakdown remains the leading cause, alongside financial pressures and a lack of affordable housing.
The grant will directly support local young people by providing safe nights of emergency accommodation, one-to-one crisis support sessions, independent living skills programmes and homelessness prevention sessions in local schools and colleges.
Judith Ford, CEO, Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop and Mediation Service, said: “We are extremely grateful to Global’s Make Some Noise and all those whose generosity has made this funding possible.
“This grant will have a direct and meaningful impact on the young people we support, enabling us to provide safe accommodation at times of crisis, alongside the guidance and practical skills needed to build more stable and independent futures.
“At a time when youth homelessness is rising, this support is both timely and invaluable.”
The charity is one of 39 small charities across the UK to receive funding from Global’s Make Some Noise, supporting life-changing projects in local communities.
Since its launch in 2014, Global’s Make Some Noise has supported over 500 community projects and helped more than 240,000 people across the UK.
This year’s funding will support more than 21,000 people directly, including vulnerable young people, individuals experiencing mental health challenges, and those facing crisis or isolation.
Suzanne Ryder-Richardson, director of Global Goodness and Global’s Make Some Noise, said: “This year has once again seen a rise in applications for our project grants, underlining the growing demand for this support and the urgent need across the UK.
“It is a clear reminder of how vital these projects are in providing critical help within communities, and why we are so proud to support them.”
