Vagrancy Act finally repealed: rough sleeping no longer a crime
It has been announced that the Vagrancy Act of 1824 will finally be scrapped and rough sleeping in and of itself will no longer be a criminal offence in the UK.
News about WHC and Aylesbury Homeless Action Group
WHC’s CEO, James Boultbee, has been seconded to AHAG on a part-time basis until April 2022.
Meaningful gifts from WHC
Are you looking for a meaningful gift for someone who inspires you? We can help!
Special vaccination clinic provided for our homeless clients
A special drop-in COVID vaccination clinic has taken place to make sure people who are homeless in the Wycombe area don’t miss out on the vaccination.
Rough sleeping down? Digging deeper...
The decrease in rough sleeping numbers may look good, but dig deeper and the true amount of people who need help to avoid sleeping on the street is far more worrying…
One marathon down, one to go!
Kate ran the London marathon in lockdown on her treadmill and preparations for the street race continue apace…
Latest rough sleeping figures: Our response
The number of people who are homeless is actually much higher than those reported, but there is good news…
Cubs and scouts brave Storm Dennis and raise over £1,700!
8th High Wycombe Cubs and Scouts face unrelenting conditions with humour and dedication…
‘No one needs to sleep rough in winter in Wycombe’
On Friday 17 January every single person who otherwise might have been sleeping on the street in Wycombe was provided with a warm, safe bed for the first time this winter…
Wycombe Homeless Connection founder named in New Year Honours list
Our chair and co-founder Sheena Dykes named in the 2020 New Year Honours list.