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20th October 2025

Derby MP praises hard-working organisations providing accommodation for the city’s homeless

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Derventio resident pays tribute to the art practice that saved his life

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Grant programme helps Derventio Housing Trust transform spaces for homeless young people

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Gym passes have life-changing impact for residents

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National Lottery players help Swindon Derventio Housing Trust residents get active in Stanton Park

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National Lottery players help Staffordshire Derventio Housing Trust residents get active

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Derventio proud to sponsor special costume for Derby Caribbean Carnival 2025

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BBQ Open Day introduces new participants to what Growing Lives has to offer

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Homelessness sadly is a constant in our society. For a complex variety of reasons homelessness around the centre of cities such as Derby is nothing new. In December 2025 Shelter estimated that at least 382,000 people were homeless in England.

In the latest edition of the 'Little Did You Know' series, Derbyshire Live takes an interesting, and somewhat light-hearted look at the Derby homeless man who was so well known his name became slang for tramp and recall the myths that built up around him.

Whilst regarded by many with fondness and a source of amusing anecdotes, the piece on Bocker Wright does illustrate misconceptions around homelessness and rough sleeping, and the often-devastating consequences of poor, untreated mental health and unchecked substance and alcohol use.

Whilst Bocker Wright and others in the article are illustrated almost as colourful local characters, intrinsic to the street scene and woven into our social history, there is no doubt that each must have suffered a terrible story and lived a life that many of us couldn’t even begin to imagine.

It is a sobering reality that in 2026 homelessness remains a significant, and growing issue within our communities. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. For more information on the causes of homelessness and what you can do to help, or if you find yourself in need of help, please contact us or visit our website.
The work of organisations such as Derventio Housing Trust is more than sticking plaster solutions. Together, we work to address the deeper, interlinked problems that push people into crisis.

For the full article on the life of Bocker Wright please visit

https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/derby-homeless-man-who-well-10424153?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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The Derby homeless man who was so well known his name became slang for tramp
Bocker Wright is remembered by many in Derby, and in the latest edition of our 'Little Did You Know' series, we take a look at the man and the myth
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Please consider nominating us for a chance to receive a £5,000 donation, every nomination helps us keep doing the vital work we provide as a supported housing provider. 🏠💙

This funding would make a real difference helping us continue delivering safe, supportive accommodation, ongoing support, and new opportunities for the people we support in our housing.

It only takes a moment to nominate us, but it could make a real difference in people’s lives. 💙

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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re proud to highlight Leo, a resident of Derventio Housing Trust and participant at Growing Lives, who has shared the positive impact gardening has had on his mental health and confidence. 💚

When Leo first joined Growing Lives, his confidence was low. Today, he is a Peer Support Mentor, helping other residents by organising activities, growing vegetables, and cooking meals to share with others. 🥕🍽️

This week, Leo spoke to BBC Radio Derby about how Growing Lives has supported his mental wellbeing by providing routine, opportunities to be creative, and a calming space through gardening.

Leo said:
“Seeing people smile makes me smile.” 😊

Participants and staff at Growing Lives also took part in the #WearItGreen campaign by wearing green and baking a green cake to show support for Mental Health Awareness Week. 💚
Read Leo’s full story and learn more about how Growing Lives supported the Wear It Green campaign for Mental Health Awareness Week.

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