Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness with Wendy Lewington DENS
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概要
In this episode, Wendy Lewington, CEO of DENS, explains how local businesses can make a tangible difference in tackling hidden homelessness across Dacorum. She breaks down the operational realities of running a mid-sized charity like a business, navigating the cost of living crisis, and how business owners and private landlords can practically support vulnerable community members through regular giving, mediation, and consistent CSR initiatives.
Episode Chapters
[00:00:26] – Introducing Wendy Lewington and the core mission of DENS
[00:02:36] – The root causes of homelessness and breaking the cycle
[00:09:33] – Addressing hidden homelessness and the cost of living crisis
[00:13:20] – How DENS supports private landlords to prevent evictions
[00:14:01] – The financial and operational realities of running a charity
[00:26:55] – Concrete ways local businesses can support the community
Key Takeaways
- Set up a regular, monthly corporate donation to a local charity to provide them with the reliable baseline income they need for long-term strategic planning.
- If you operate as a private landlord, partner with charity mediation programs that provide 24/7 property support and direct benefit payments to reduce tenancy risks and prevent evictions.
- Incorporate simple charity support into your weekly business operations, such as adding high-need food bank items or cleaning supplies to your company's online grocery orders.
Guest Links:
Wendy Lewington on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/wendy-lewington-2162703b
DENS Website https://www.dens.org.uk/
DENS Castle Walk https://www.dens.org.uk/event/castle-walk/
Host Links:
Ben Baldwin LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benbaldwinchuffed/
Chuffed Productions LinkedIn | https://chuffed.video/
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