Information about Homelessness in the Borough of Barnet
Received: 9 April 2025
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, on behalf of Diversity Rights, I would like to request the following information as of 31st March 2025:Data on Homelessness:1.What was the total number of households that Barnet Council had placed in temporary accommodation?2.How many individuals were estimated to be sleeping rough within the borough of Barnet?3.Of the individuals identified in questions 1 and 2, how many were:oPart of a family unit?oAged between 13 and 25 years old?oFrom ethnic minorities (please provide information by ethnic breakdown)?Support and Services:4.Please provide a list of the voluntary organisations that were funded by Barnet Council to provide support to homeless individuals, including the amount of funding awarded to each organisation for the financial year ending 31st March 2025.5.Apart from the provision of food and accommodation, what other types of services were typically provided to homeless individuals by Barnet Council or commissioned services (e.g., education, training, advice, access to employment support, advocacy, legal support)?6.Please provide a list of the organisations or projects commissioned or directly run by Barnet Council that provide non-food and accommodation support (e.g., employment, education, training, legal, advice, etc.) specifically for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.7.What is your policy and criteria for providing permanent accommodation to your residents in need?Strategic Information:8.Could you please provide a copy of your current 'Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy'?9.What were the main categories of reasons recorded by Barnet Council for individuals or households becoming homeless?10.Could you provide details of the budget allocated by Barnet Council for homelessness services in the financial year ended 31st March 2025?Please provide the information in electronic format if possible.If any of these requests require clarification or refinement, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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