Aylesbury Homeless Action Group

Aylesbury Homeless Action Group Aylesbury Homeless Action Group (AHAG) works towards reducing the impact of homelessness & insecure housing.

The ‘Hub’ drop in centre was initiated in 2009 as a pilot scheme to identify the need within Aylesbury. This was open for 3 hours per day for three days a week. Once the need had been clearly proven we have included the Hub as a key part of our strategy for engaging those people who are homeless or facing homelessness. Since 2012, the charity was fortunate to be able to secure its own premises on

Rickfords Hill. This has enabled us to offer one to one support by appointment. We also have a training room giving people access to computers and phones to assist those looking for housing, employment and education. We have also offered emergency accommodation for the past five years during the winter period. This was started initially in partnership with local churches. Since 2014 we had access to a single venue which was generously provided by Aylesbury Vale District Council. The charity has grown in size since 2009 and we currently employ six part time staff. We also are reliant on our volunteers who underpin the work that we do. Many of those have remained with the charity since 2009.

Trigger warning: su***de.Scott arrived at our door in March after being illegally evicted. No notice. No paperwork. Just...
11/06/2026

Trigger warning: su***de.

Scott arrived at our door in March after being illegally evicted. No notice. No paperwork. Just a landlord demanding his keys back and threatening him until he fled.

He lost his home in minutes and the trauma pushed him into a suicidal crisis. Scott told us he didn’t know if he wanted to live anymore. He also lives with severe arthritis, making it painful to walk and impossible to work. He had nothing: no income, no food, nowhere safe to sleep.

We stepped in immediately.
We referred him to the council, helped him apply for social housing, supported him with foodbank vouchers, and sat with him while he told us he wasn’t sure he could live independently again. Together, we applied for supported accommodation.

Scott was still deeply shaken by his su***de attempt, so we helped him refer himself to mental health services. He told us that for the first time in months, he felt a tiny bit of hope.

But crisis doesn’t wait.
A week later, the friend he was sofa surfing with told him he had two weeks to leave. Scott had interviews lined up for supported accommodation but couldn’t afford the bus fare. His income was so low that even food was a struggle. We paid for his travel. We provided food. We stayed with him through every step.

And then finally, a breakthrough.
Scott was offered a room in supported accommodation. We paid the deposit so he could secure it immediately. Less than two weeks later, he moved in.

Today, Scott has a safe room, a support worker, and a chance to rebuild his life.
This is what your support makes possible.
This is why our work matters.

Your monthly donations make stories like Scott's possible. You help people facing homelessness, trauma, addiction, and crisis find safety, stability, and hope.

If you can, please consider becoming a monthly donor. Your support truly changes lives. One off and regular payments can be made via this same link https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/30543
*To protect the identity of our client, their name has been changed and an AI image has been generated.

04/06/2026

We are not at our usual drop-in at Aylesbury Library tomorrow, Friday 5th June 2026.

Please contact us via telephone on 01296 435026 if you would like some advice or support regarding your housing.

Thank you for your understanding!

🎉Big news for our little charity🎉 AHAG has been selected as Charity of the Year by both the Mayor of Aylesbury and the R...
03/06/2026

🎉Big news for our little charity🎉
AHAG has been selected as Charity of the Year by both the Mayor of Aylesbury and the Rothschild Foundation.
We were honoured and proud to be announced by the new Mayor of Aylesbury, Cllr Sherrilyn Bateman, as her charity of the year at last Fridays Mayor Making ceremony.
Since 1992 we have supported local people facing homelessness and housing crisis — often quietly, behind the scenes. This recognition shines a light on the work we do every day, and the growing need in our community. As the Mayor noted in her speech, we are a charity doing huge work in our community, yet very few people know what we do.
We've already begun planning some exciting projects with both partners, including a new initiative with the Mayor that we’ll be sharing very soon.

Thank you to everyone who supports us. Together, we can help more people find safety, stability and hope.

Send us a DM with your email address if you would like to be added to our newsletter list to keep up to date with all our news and exciting plans for the year.

Dennis first came to us last year after being released from prison. He was determined to rebuild his life; he’d trained ...
02/06/2026

Dennis first came to us last year after being released from prison. He was determined to rebuild his life; he’d trained as a chef while inside, found work by July, and even secured his own private rented flat with our support.

But earlier this year, everything changed.

Dennis was involved in a serious car accident that left him with a back injury. He couldn’t work anymore. His flat was on the first floor with no lift, and every day became a struggle just to get in and out of his home. His Universal Credit didn’t cover the full rent, arrears were building, and he was juggling a large amount of credit card debt. He was doing everything he could, but it just wasn’t enough.
That’s when Dennis reached out to us again.

We supported Dennis to apply for PIP and helped him secure a Discretionary Housing Payment, which cleared his arrears and covered the shortfall in his rent for six months. We also helped him apply for Council Tax Reduction, speak to his utility provider about his bills, and register with Bucks Home Choice. A referral was made to occupational therapy so the housing team could understand his mobility needs.

For his debt, we completed an online assessment with StepChange together. They recommended a Debt Relief Order, and we’re now helping him through that process so he can finally get some breathing space.

Our work with Dennis is ongoing. His current accommodation isn’t suitable long term, but we’re doing everything we can to make sure he doesn’t fall through the gaps.

When someone’s world collapses overnight, having someone to turn to can be the difference between coping and losing everything.

Your monthly donations make stories like Dennis’ possible. You help people facing homelessness, trauma, addiction, and crisis find safety, stability, and hope.
If you can, please consider becoming a monthly donor. Your support truly changes lives.
One off and regular payments can be made via this same link https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/30543

*To protect the identity of our client, their name has been changed and an AI image has been generated.

26/05/2026

As the weather is exceptionally hot, if you see anyone sleeping out on the streets of Buckinghamshire, please contact StreetLink via https://www.streetlink.org.uk or phone 0300 500 0914, who will notify our dedicated Outreach workers.

If you see anyone you believe to be under the age of 18 and/or are concerned about the health or welfare of anyone that you see sleeping rough, please call 999.

Water and shade will be available in Buckinghamshire Council offices at Walton Street, Aylesbury and Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe.

During office hours you can contact our housing teams on the following numbers:

• 01296 585168
• Out of hours - 0800 999 7677

Trigger warning: Su***de and domestic abuse.When Donna* first came to us in the autumn of 2024, she was facing eviction,...
26/05/2026

Trigger warning: Su***de and domestic abuse.

When Donna* first came to us in the autumn of 2024, she was facing eviction, struggling with her mental and physical health, and trying to rebuild her life after leaving a domestically abusive relationship. She had become dependent on alcohol to cope, her bills were in arrears, and emergency services were visiting her home regularly due to severe overdoses. She was overwhelmed, frightened, and completely alone.

At first, Donna found it difficult to engage with us, her health and circumstances made everything feel impossible. But over time, through regular phone calls and gentle support, she began to trust us. She started coming into the office for appointments, and together we worked through the eviction notices she had received. With help from a housing solicitor, we established that one of the eviction notices was invalid, giving Donna precious time to stabilise before facing a separate valid eviction notice.

While waiting for the court date, Donna worked incredibly hard. She engaged with recovery services, attended hospital frequently due to her mental health, and eventually completed an inpatient detox. Just one week into her sobriety, her perpetrator broke into her home and attacked her. He was arrested, and Donna, now sober and supported, was able to report what had happened and keep herself safe.

Over the months that followed, Donna rebuilt her life piece by piece. She volunteered at a recovery centre, set up payment plans for her debts, and came to see us every week. Then, in 2025, she received a cancer diagnosis. We supported her through hospital appointments, checked in regularly, and helped her stay connected to the services she needed.

Despite everything; cancer treatment, recovery from addiction, and the ongoing threat of homelessness, Donna kept going. She protected herself from further abuse, stayed sober, and continued her search for a safe home where she and her emotional support dog, Roxy, could stay together.

In early 2026, Donna was finally offered a property outside Buckinghamshire. We paid a month’s rent in advance, helped her set up her bills, and supported her to settle into her new community.

Today, Donna is over a year sober and cancer free. She loves her new home, feels safe walking Roxy, and is rebuilding her life with strength and dignity.

Your monthly donations make stories like Donna’s possible. You help people facing homelessness, trauma, addiction, and crisis find safety, stability, and hope.

If you can, please consider becoming a monthly donor. Your support truly changes lives.

One off and regular payments can be made via this same link https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/30543
*To protect the identity of our client, their name has been changed and an AI image has been generated.

22/05/2026

🚨Important notice 🚨

Unfortunately, we are experiencing issues with our email and referral systems.

Please note, any referrals or emails sent between now and Tuesday may not be received which means we cannot respond or action them.

We ask that you kindly wait until Tuesday to email or refer yourself/others to our service.

Thank you for your understanding.

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2 Rickford's Hill
Aylesbury
HP202RX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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