Doncaster getting financial help to tackle homelessness this winter
£454,000 in funding is being invested
Rough sleepers in Doncaster are being promised a bed and support plan this winter after a major cash boost.
Over £450,000 of government funding is being pumped into the city to make sure everyone sleeping on the streets is offered accommodation by Christmas.
The funding, allocated through the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), as part of the Government's Rough Sleeping Programme Winter Package, will support an enhanced "Routes off the Street" response across Doncaster between September 2026 and March 2027.
Deputy Mayor Councillor Glyn Jones says the money will help reach more people and build a more stable future for them:
"No one should have to sleep rough, particularly during the winter months when the risks to health and wellbeing are even greater. This funding will allow us to strengthen our response, reach more people, and provide the support needed to help them move into safe accommodation and build a more stable future.
"By working closely with our housing, health and voluntary sector partners, we can provide personalised support that addresses the complex challenges many people face and helps prevent a return to rough sleeping."