About Threshold
Threshold Housing Link, commonly know as Threshold, has been Swindon's Homeless Charity for over 40 years. It all started in 1972.
Read moreWith the current cost of living crisis, this is true now more than ever. Find out how to help us support people who have lost- or are at risk of losing- their homes.
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All EventsWe met with Matty, a very talented poet who has been living with Threshold for over 18 months and is about to make his big move into his own accommodation.
Read moreIt’s a Thursday morning, walking down to Rachael’s 1 bed house, I reminisce on how few months ago, meeting Rachael in the morning would have been at our head office and more often later than 11am.
Read moreThe stigma of being homeless and/or unemployed is nearly as hard to take than actually being in the situation itself! Whether self inflicted or unavoidable it’s a very, very hard position to be in!
Read moreI came to Culvery Court in the summer of 2013 as I was made homeless after my relationship with my girlfriend broke down.
Read moreI have been homeless for 30 years on and off, having never had my own place in all that time. Half of the 30 years has been spent on drugs and alcohol.
Read moreA 40 year old gentleman, known to Threshold over many years, was released from prison and made his way to the charity’s offices looking for Outreach to help with calls to the DWP with regards to his claim.
Read moreOutreach workers came across a gentleman not known to them as he was begging in an alleyway in the Old Town area. He was unkempt and in need of a shower.
Read moreA 54 year old gentleman presented at Culvery Court from Bristol, stating that he was homeless and fleeing violence. He was extremely distressed and obviously frightened.
Read moreThreshold Housing Link is Swindon's Homeless Charity. We aim to end homelessness in our town and to help vulnerable people create a better life and independence. We offer support in a holistic approach and in a person-centred way to local homeless individuals and to those threatened with homelessness.