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Archer Project signs open letter warning of homeless services
10th October 2024

Archer Project signs open letter warning of homeless services "funding cliff-edge"

The letter from Homeless Link has been signed by 76 homelessness and housing organisations from across the country.

Choir charity involving people impacted by homelessness announce Sheffield launch
3rd October 2024

Choir charity involving people impacted by homelessness announce Sheffield launch

"More music, more joy..." The Choir with No Name announce plans to launch a choir in Sheffield, with a special showcase on Wednesday 16 October.

How long can you last at -3°C in Archer Project’s Fridge Trailer?
1st October 2024

How long can you last at -3°C in Archer Project’s Fridge Trailer?

Winter is right around the corner. For people without a home, the realities of living on the street in these colder months is extremely daunting. This event aims to raise awareness about homelessness and the harrowing realities of rough sleeping.

Lord Mayor's Women of Steel illustration to support Archer Project & Roundabout
11th September 2024

Lord Mayor's Women of Steel illustration to support Archer Project & Roundabout

'Steely Resilience' has been produced in collaboration with The Archer Project’s social enterprise, Printed by Us. Lord Mayor Jayne Dunn's limited run of prints features her illustration of the Women of Steel.

Small ponies, big impact
20th August 2024

Small ponies, big impact

Rescue ponies Harry and Leo have been visiting to help to reduce stress and anxiety, encourage enthusiasm and communication, and improve wellbeing.

The Nest newsletter – Edition 40 out now!
13th August 2024

The Nest newsletter – Edition 40 out now!

Read stories and updates from The Archer Project and the people we work with in our latest newsletter.

Under the Arches #10 – Sheffield's Got Talent
1st August 2024

Under the Arches #10 – Sheffield's Got Talent

Written by Tim Renshaw

Under the Arches #9 – Meeting people where they're at
17th July 2024

Under the Arches #9 – Meeting people where they're at

Written by Lucy Wilks

Chris Lynam guest speaker at event marking first year of Prince William's Homewards programme
12th July 2024

Chris Lynam guest speaker at event marking first year of Prince William's Homewards programme

Chris and Tim attended yesterday's special event marking one year of Homewards. Chris spoke in depth with Homewards advocate, Professor Sabrina Cohen-Hatton in an exclusive fireside chat where they discussed their shared experiences of having lived on the street, and the progress they’d each made in the years since.

Under the Arches #8 – Homelessness is a health issue
3rd July 2024

Under the Arches #8 – Homelessness is a health issue

Written by Tim Renshaw

”Our opinion matters, whether we're homeless or not” – Tessa gets registered to vote in general election
19th June 2024

”Our opinion matters, whether we're homeless or not” – Tessa gets registered to vote in general election

Tessa says she has never voted before but intends to for the first time on 4th July, and has been able to register using The Archer Project’s address. BBC Reporter Simon Thake wanted to find out about voting with no fixed address, and the barriers people experiencing homelessness face whilst trying to register to vote. A few days ago, he visited The Archer Project to interview Tessa and Suzanne about this.

Under the Arches #7 – A surprise phonecall
12th June 2024

Under the Arches #7 – A surprise phonecall

Written by Tim Renshaw

Campaign launched to help bridge the Gift Aid gap
11th June 2024

Campaign launched to help bridge the Gift Aid gap

We've launched a campaign because the people we support can’t afford for us to miss out on this extra funding. Please help us bridge the Gift Aid gap by ticking the box at: https://archerproject.org.uk/gift-aid

Under the Arches #6 (part ii) – From placement student to volunteer
5th June 2024

Under the Arches #6 (part ii) – From placement student to volunteer

Written by Harry

Under the Arches #6 (part i) – From placement student to volunteer
31st May 2024

Under the Arches #6 (part i) – From placement student to volunteer

Written by Harry

Under the Arches #5 – Little by little
16th May 2024

Under the Arches #5 – Little by little

Written by Tim Renshaw

Under the Arches #4 – 'One of them'
2nd May 2024

Under the Arches #4 – 'One of them'

Written by Tim Renshaw

High Sheriff Award for Archer Project’s services to the community
29th April 2024

High Sheriff Award for Archer Project’s services to the community

Our charity has been presented with an award from High Sheriff, Professor Jaydip Ray and Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Colin Ross ‘in recognition of great and valuable services to the community’.

Under the Arches #3 – The destructive power of shame
25th April 2024

Under the Arches #3 – The destructive power of shame

Written by Tim Renshaw

ITV Calendar features upcoming concerts supporting Archer Project
23rd April 2024

ITV Calendar features upcoming concerts supporting Archer Project

Paradox Orchestra will play iconic hits from Pink Floyd on 16th May, and Fleetwood Mac on 12th July, in the magnificent setting of Sheffield Cathedral.

Archer Project’s Chief Exec on BBC Radio Sheffield
15th April 2024

Archer Project’s Chief Exec on BBC Radio Sheffield

"Locally the cost is rising because of having to use the wrong types of accommodation." Chief Exec, Tim, speaks to Ellie Colton to discuss the impact of local authority’s over-reliance on temporary accommodation, and the drastic need for suitable housing.

Under the Arches #2 – Time to recover
3rd April 2024

Under the Arches #2 – Time to recover

Written by Tim Renshaw

Under the Arches #1 – We have to invest trust
20th March 2024

Under the Arches #1 – We have to invest trust

Written by Tim Renshaw

Brendan takes on the Sheffield Half Marathon again this year
18th March 2024

Brendan takes on the Sheffield Half Marathon again this year

"What kept me going through the race was people that sponsored me – I never thought I'd see that many people wanting to watch me cross a finish line.”

BBC Look North features Archer Project Enterprises
1st March 2024

BBC Look North features Archer Project Enterprises

BBC Look North ran a featured story on The Archer Project's social enterprise, Printed by Us, on its Monday 12th February 2024 episode. Tom Ingall spoke with Anna, John, Terry and Shay about how our supported employment scheme plays an important role in helping people on their journey out of homelessness.

Archer Project's partnership with Orchard Square confirmed for third year
27th February 2024

Archer Project's partnership with Orchard Square confirmed for third year

We’re grateful to announce that we are Orchard Square’s Charity of the Year for a third year running, allowing us to continue building on the success of this fantastic partnership.

Archer Project appoints Co-Chairs
20th February 2024

Archer Project appoints Co-Chairs

Trustees Karl Dalgleish and Surriya Falconer have recently been appointed Co-Chairs of the Board for The Archer Project. Excitingly, this is the first time in our charity’s history that the role has been jointly awarded.

'14 Nights' book is available for Pre-order!
27th September 2023

'14 Nights' book is available for Pre-order!

Our '14 Nights' book is available for pre-order ahead of our book launch at Off The Shelf festival!

Harvest Appeal 2023
27th September 2023

Harvest Appeal 2023

Tim's 14-day Sleepout Slog (October 2022)
20th April 2023

Tim's 14-day Sleepout Slog (October 2022)

What Does the Cost of Living Crisis Mean for The Archer Project?
9th August 2022

What Does the Cost of Living Crisis Mean for The Archer Project?

Recent reports predict that the UK will plummet further into depression by the end of 2022, the longest downturn since the 2008 financial crash, meaning households across the UK are being hit by higher energy, fuel, and food prices, with many people worrying that they too, could become homeless. 

Volunteer Week 2022: Volunteer Spotlights
6th June 2022

Volunteer Week 2022: Volunteer Spotlights

Charity of the Year - Orchard Square
31st March 2022

Charity of the Year - Orchard Square

At the end of 2021, Orchard Square, Sheffield's open-air court shopping centre, announced that The Archer Project would be their charity partner of the year.

Chris Lynam - These Increases in Price are Going to Cost Lives
16th February 2022

Chris Lynam - These Increases in Price are Going to Cost Lives

I was shocked when my partner informed me that we had received a letter from our energy provider to inform us that our prepayment gas and electricity was going to be increasing from £1200 per year to a whopping £2100. In essence our utilities have almost doubled overnight.

Archer Project Chosen as City Taxi’s Charity Incubator of the Year
17th January 2022

Archer Project Chosen as City Taxi’s Charity Incubator of the Year

We’re delighted to announce that we have been chosen as City Taxi’s Charity Incubator of the year! 

2021: A year in numbers
10th January 2022

2021: A year in numbers

Silent night, lonely night: Suzanne's Story
18th November 2021

Silent night, lonely night: Suzanne's Story

Volunteer Guest Blog: Danielle Richards
22nd October 2021

Volunteer Guest Blog: Danielle Richards

Danielle came to the Archer Project in 2009 and began her journey from homelessness. She has been volunteering for us for a number of years and she now helps within the activities groups and the comms team.

Jo's Story
9th October 2021

Jo's Story

Jo’s life has been chaotic since childhood. Since the age of 18, she has been in a string of domestically abusive relationships which have contributed to addiction problems.

Local Businesses Step In To Help Refurbish Two Arson Damaged Rooms
20th September 2021

Local Businesses Step In To Help Refurbish Two Arson Damaged Rooms

Meet 'To the Gate and Back' Photographer: Mark Harvey
27th August 2021

Meet 'To the Gate and Back' Photographer: Mark Harvey

Here at The Archer Project, we caught up with our 'To the Gate and Back' photographer: Mark Harvey, to find out about his life in photography and his passion for working with the homeless and vulnerable in Sheffield.

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