About Us
Here in an Emergency
We are Cardiff’s “Out of Hours” Emergency Housing Provider. We have 40 emergency beds, including 10 safe, secure areas for women and 5 self-contained spaces for the very vulnerable.
Anyone who is homeless can come to us for food, clothing, emergency and longer term accommodation, as well as a range of specialist services, including nurse and GP support, harm reduction and mental health interventions.
Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness
We also have 47 self-contained bedsits on-site.
Anyone staying in them has a dedicated support plan and Key Worker, who works with them to complete programmes around core life skills, behaviour management, addressing health concerns and learning how to become more independent.
We have a further 20 supported housing beds in 5 buildings around the city.
While we provide emergency care for people in crisis – our aim is to give them the support needed to “break the cycle of homelessness” for good.
Ultimately to live independently in a home of their own.
We achieve this by addressing their practical needs and through training, education and work based opportunities, designed to boast confidence, self-esteem and their employment choices.
Breaking the Cycle – Huggard Food Programme
Our Food Programme is about more than just feeding the people who use our centre. It creates opportunities for them to get involved and to learn as they volunteer.
Our Commercial Kitchen provides 2 hot meals a day, Huggard Catering offers a lunchtime buffet service, and our cafe, is open to the public weekdays. All the food is prepared and served by clients and former clients.
Any money raised is re-invested in our Food Programme. You can learn more about the programme here.
Being Good Neighbours and Partnerships
Everyone at Huggard – clients, staff and volunteers – care about our community and being good citizens. That’s why we’re committed to playing an active role in our neighbourhood.
We also work with Cardiff Council, the NHS, South Wales Police and other agencies to end homelessness for everyone.
You can read our Good Neighbours Policy here.