The manifesto was launched at Y Farchnad at the Senedd on Wednesday 4 February, bringing together organisations, policymakers, and people working to create positive social change across Wales.
Grounded in Llamau’s frontline experience, the manifesto calls for a stronger focus on early intervention and prevention, sustainable funding for specialist homelessness services, and better protection for people who are more likely to be pushed into homelessness — including women escaping domestic abuse, neurodiverse young people, and LGBTQ+ young people.
In 2024-25, Llamau supported more than 12,000 young people, women, and children across Wales. This work combines trauma-informed, person-centred support with evidence-based policy influence to tackle the structural causes of homelessness, not just its visible symptoms.
What Llamau is asking of the next Welsh Government
Sustainable, ring-fenced funding and workforce investment:
Multi-year, inflation-linked funding for homelessness services, with Housing Support Grant protected and uplifted in line with the Real Living Wage, and dedicated investment in staff salaries, training, and development.
A clear commitment to early intervention and prevention:
Greater support in schools, investment in proven models like Upstream Cymru, and funding for children and young people’s workers supporting those affected by domestic abuse.
Funded post-16 support for neurodiverse young people:
Sustained funding for tailored education and employability programmes so more young people can stay engaged in learning and move towards secure futures.
Mandatory LGBTQ+ homelessness data and specialist services:
Mandatory data collection and reporting on LGBTQ+ homelessness by all Welsh local authorities, alongside funding for specialist services like Tŷ Pride in all regions.
Sam Austin, Chief Executive of Llamau, said:
“Homelessness is preventable. With the right investment in prevention, Wales can end homelessness for young people and women. This manifesto sets out a clear, practical roadmap for the next Welsh Government to make that happen.”
