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Winners of £25,000 homelessness awards to be announced on 15 November
The winners of the Andy Ludlow Homeless Awards 2007 will be announced at a special ceremony at BFI Southbank on 15 November where £25,000 will be given to organisations tackling homelessness in London.
The Andy Ludlow Awards recognise projects that improve services to homeless people, prevent homelessness, or tackle disadvantage caused by homelessness.
The annual awards are open to registered social landlords, housing and social service departments, NHS trusts and voluntary organisations in London. The winner will receive £10,000, with £5,000 going to each of the three runners-up.
Projects shortlisted for the awards
Drive Ahead
Provided by the Depaul Trust, London. Based in Southwark, this is a project providing skills and employment training for homeless and disadvantaged young people, as well as driving lessons and driving theory training.
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Single Homelessness Project
Based in Hammersmith and Fulham, this homeless prevention service has placed 150 people in supported accommodation and provides education outreach to 600 children.
Straight to Work
Provided by St Giles Trust. Based in Southwark this project supporting ex-offenders into paid employment, helping them avoid homelessness.
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Streetwise Community Law Centre
Based in Bromley this initiative provides legal advice and support to young people.
The Upper Room - UR4Jobs
Based in Hammersmith and Fulham this frontline charity provides advice and access to work for those new to the capital - with strong associations with London's new Polish community.
Brent Homeless User Group (B-HUG) and the West London Housing Partnership
Mystery Shopping Project
B-HUG aims to empower homeless people to help themselves, provide a voice for their concerns and to prevent and raise awareness of homelessness by providing information and support.
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London Councils' Executive Member for Housing Councillor Jamie Carswell said:
"Once again, the standard of entries to the Andy Ludlow Awards was very high. There are clearly many organisations and individuals working tirelessly to come up with new ways of tackling homelessness in London, and we would love to recognise all of them. But this year's shortlist represents some of the very best or innovative organisations currently working in the capital, and we wish them the best of luck."
The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday, 15 November at 11.30am at the BFI Southbank. Special guests include Iain Wright MP and broadcaster Jon Snow.
Members of the media who are interested in attending should contact Chris Hogwood, London Councils press office.
