We believe that we all have the right to fulfil our potential, and to feel safe and secure, despite the difficult circumstances we sometimes face.
Llamau is the leading homelessness charity in Wales, supporting the most vulnerable young people and women. We are particularly well known for working with those most at risk - care leavers, people who have been involved with the criminal justice system, people who have experienced domestic abuse and people who have had chaotic and disadvantaged lifestyles. They need high levels of individual support to help them gain the skills necessary for them to live independent and purposeful lives in their communities.
At Llamau, we never give up on anyone.
"When I feel depressed or sad I talk with my worker and I feel good when I talk with them. They are helpful and give me loads of support and advice."
Our preventative services step in before someone is made homeless, helping us to reduce the likelihood of future homelessness. Read more
Our mission is to end homelessness for women, but one of the biggest causes of homelessness for women is domestic abuse. Read more
For thousands of people across Wales, homelessness has become a reality. Our housing projects are there to make sure that young people have somewhere safe to call home. Read more
Our refuges provide safe accommodation for women and children who have left an abusive home, while supporting them to consider their options for the future. Read more
We want all of the people we support to live independent and purposeful lives in their community. We support people to get ready for independent living and to fulfil their potential. Read more
Our gendered approach treats women as women first and addresses the complex difficulties that they face in their lives. Read more
The impact of poor mental health is wide-reaching. We support people to look after their mental health, giving them the skills and confidence they need to live independently. Read more
Disruption in their education and training is one of the biggest barriers for homeless young people. Our support helps them back into education and training and work towards finding a job. Read more
We support young people and women to move into employment and develop the necessarily skills to live independently in the future. Read more
We work with people in their own homes to maintain their tenancies and avoid becoming homeless. Read more
Hosted by Cardiff University, the event offered a clear insight into just how impactful and effective Upstream has been, and how integral it has become in identifying young people at risk of disengaging from education, which could result in a future risk of homeless and/or entering the criminal justice system. Read more