Derby City Council has been awarded more than £3.4m in Government funding to help prevent and relieve homelessness and rough sleeping in Derby.

The funding comes from two separate grants awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for 2025/26:  

  • £2.328m - MHCLG Homelessness Prevention Grant
  • £1.166m - MHCLG, Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant 

Last year, 2,292 households approached Derby Homes for homelessness assistance. Over 530 individuals were identified through outreach services as rough sleeping on at least one night during the year. 

This funding enables the Council to step in earlier to prevent more households becoming homeless in the first place. This includes mediation with landlords and families to prevent evictions, help finding new homes and help with deposits to access private renting.

The funding also enables the Council to channel resources into services which prioritise access to housing for people with histories of repeat homelessness, rough sleeping and multiple disadvantages, including drug and alcohol abuse, by securing critical outreach services and pathways into supported housing that best meets their needs.

Derby City Council and its partners welcome this funding to continue delivering critical services, support and access to accommodation for households facing difficult situations.

Councillor Shiraz Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services said:

Everybody deserves a safe home, and while I am extremely proud of the level of support that is on offer in Derby, as long as there are still people finding themselves without a roof over their head, there is still more that needs to be done.

This funding allows us to continue the great work happening in the city and will help us to continue to proactively support people before they become homeless.

If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of becoming homeless or sleeping rough, call Derby Homes on 01332 888777.

If you do not have access to a phone, you can visit the Council House - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 1pm. Wednesday and Friday 10am - 1pm.