For this edition of The Nest, we are focussing on hidden homelessness and the additional barriers that women face.
Hear from frontline support workers who help some of the most vulnerable women in Sheffield:
“With this cohort of women, there’s a high prevalence of sexual abuse and harm. Because of that, women may not feel comfortable accessing support or opening up.” - Alicia Thompson our Stabilisation Manager.
And, from Rosie Peers, the Service Lead from Sheffield Working Women’s Opportunities Project (SWWOP).
“There’s a really clear overlap between sex work and homelessness in the women we support here in Sheffield. For a lot of women, sex work isn’t a straightforward ‘choice’ and is often something that happens in the context of just trying to survive…”
Keep reading here: https://canva.link/dmapucj8wprqre3
In this newsletter you’ll find stories and updates about the people we support at The Archer Project including:
‘Hidden, but not safe’ – a message from Chief Exec, Tim
Details about the impact of our work in 2026 so far
‘Voices from Frontline’ an article about women’s homelessness
Meet Mo – a spotlight on Mo’s progression away from homelessness
And more!
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To read the previous editions of The Nest, you can visit: https://archerproject.org.uk/news
