Who we are
Street Zero is a not-for-profit partnership between the public sector, businesses, charities, and community organisations – all working together to create change and provide the support needed to end homelessness in Newcastle.
Our history
Bob Eldridge MBE, whose charity is the Newcastle Homeless Commission, established Street Zero with Newcastle City Council and partners in 2018 as a five-year programme that aimed to eradicate rough sleeping in Newcastle.
During that time, Street Zero worked to coordinate citywide efforts aimed at preventing homelessness and provided acute support to people in crisis.
What’s next for Street Zero?
Following the success of the initial Street Zero project, Street Zero is evolving to respond to the current demands of people who are struggling to access and maintain suitable housing in Newcastle.
From 2023, Street Zero is moving to a prevention-based approach that focusses on providing people with the practical support needed to access and maintain safe and comfortable housing which improves their lives and reduces the risk of homelessness.