There’s hopeful news for our region: the UK Government has announced an £84 million national package to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping — with the North West allocated £8.2 million of that funding. Navendu Mishra MP
It’s a much-needed boost, especially as families and children in Lancashire continue to face housing uncertainty. But how will that money translate into action here — and how can Let’s MAD make sure our local community benefits?
How the funding will help locally in Lancashire
Across Lancashire, this funding offers real opportunity for councils, charities and community groups to ramp up their efforts. Some of the ways it could be used include:
Expanding emergency accommodation so fewer people are forced to sleep rough.
Improving temporary housing for families, especially those with children, to reduce the impact of insecure housing.
Funding outreach services that catch people at risk early — before crisis hits.
Supporting mental health, addiction, employment and training services — the underlying causes of homelessness.
For towns across Lancashire — from Preston and Blackpool through to Burnley and Chorley — this funding offers hope. But it’s important to remember: demand is still rising. For example, in the North West alone, thousands of people are expected to spend Christmas without a home. Navendu Mishra MP
With that in mind, this funding is vital — but it’s only part of the solution.
How Let’s MAD complements the funding
At Let’s MAD, we believe that while large-scale funding is essential, grassroots action and community engagement make it count. Here’s how we step in:
Filling gaps where immediate funding may not reach — for example, neighbourhood-level support, awareness raising, or prevention work.
Targeting those “in between” services — people who aren’t yet in crisis but are at real risk of homelessness.
Raising awareness across Lancashire — because changing what happens locally means everyone sees how the issue affects our community.
Bringing us together — working with local schools, businesses, groups and individuals so that we build a network of support for prevention and recovery.
By doing this, we help turn the £8.2 million into something tangible here in Lancashire — not just numbers, but lives changed.
Here’s how you can get involved
This funding is a great start — but it’s our shared action that makes it meaningful. If you live in Lancashire and believe we can end homelessness together, here’s how you can help:
Volunteer your time: Join us in one of our local outreach or awareness-raising projects.
Sponsor Us: Sign up to make a regular donation to help us give back to the local community.
Spread the word: Talk about the issue, share our stories, follow us on social media, and help others understand what homelessness looks like in our region.
Stay informed: Visit this UK Government page to understand how homelessness funding is being allocated: Government announces £84m of new homelessness funding
Looking ahead – Why Lancashire still needs us
Yes, the new funding is welcome. But we must face up to the challenge: homelessness in the North West is increasing and pressures on temporary accommodation, children’s services and local authority support remain intense.
That’s why our work matters. As Let’s MAD, we’re committed to making sure that Lancashire isn’t left behind, that children and families don’t face the Christmas season without a safe place to stay, and that our region becomes a model of community-led change.
So let’s make this clear: with this money, with our local action, and with your support, we can make a difference. Together, we’re turning headlines into hope — here and now in Lancashire.
Join us
Visit our website, connect with us on social media, or get in touch to find out more about how you can help Let’s MAD make the most of this funding and support those facing homelessness in the North West.
