The Wallich has three core objectives: getting people off the streets; keeping people off the streets; and creating opportunities for people.
Through outreach, rough sleeper intervention and drop-in services, we respond immediately with support, essentials, advice and clear pathways out of homelessness.
We offer supported accommodation and specialist services, including for people with specific issues such as substance use or poor mental health.
We help prevent homelessness by supporting people to stay in their own homes and maintain wellbeing.
Through learning, employment, volunteering and creative projects, we help people build skills, regain confidence and reconnect with their communities.
We work tirelessly alongside our staff, partners and – most importantly – the people we support. We believe everyone has the right not just to a home, but to feel safe, valued and hopeful about their future.
Courageous – We speak truth to power, we challenge ourselves and each other. We fearlessly pioneer new initiatives. We and our service users have the courage to drive change.
Determined – We will not stop. We will continue to strive to make big changes, not only for our charity but for the people we support. We will not lose passion or focus, even when it’s hard.
Authentic – We are genuine in our intentions, working on the front line with the people who need us. We walk the path alongside people and use lived and peer experience to inform everything we do.
Compassionate – We are compassionate at all times – always. No matter how many times someone comes to us for help, we will listen without judgement, be empathetic and greet them with kindness.
Community – Everybody deserves to belong somewhere. We value partnership and we strive for inclusion and acceptance of those affected by homelessness. We support each other like family.
The Wallich story began in 1978
When Fred Josef and Jane Elvin met in Cardiff, they opened a shelter for 6 young people. This quickly turned into the Wallich Clifford Community (inspired by Anton Wallich-Clifford).
The Wallich has since grown into a nationwide movement, delivering more than 100 services across Wales and providing more than 400 beds every night.
We know ending rough sleeping is possible. But it takes all of us – working together with real commitment and political will – to make it happen.
There are new pressures pushing more people into homelessness. The cost of living crisis, a shortage of affordable housing and cuts to public services are leaving many with nowhere to turn.
Demand is rising, resources and stretched and stability is harder to reach.
But this is not the future our founders, Jane and Fred, hoped for and it is not something we should accept.
Together, we can ensure everyone has a place to call home
Standing together, across the sector and beyond, we can meet these challenges head-on and make the most of the resources we have.
Our purpose remains clear: to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
We commit to being a strong, trusted partner and to focusing our efforts where they will make the greatest difference.
Road to 2030 – The Wallich Strategic focus areas
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