Homeless World Cup coming to Cardiff

[Bruce Foxton]

I think you’re pissing against the wind with this one Baloo

[Baloo]

I think you’re pissing against the wind with this one Baloo

I became interested as one of my relatives has worked with the Cardiff City Foundation. Playing football may seem trivial but the discipline and teamwork can really help people with various challenges gain the self-respect and confidence to start turning things around for themselves.

[Bruce Foxton]

I became interested as one of my relatives has worked with the Cardiff City Foundation. Playing football may seem trivial but the discipline and teamwork can really help people with various challenges gain the self-respect and confidence to start turning things around for themselves.

Exactly,what I meant was some of the contributors to the thread won’t see it for what it is despite your best efforts

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Is there a disincentive for them to find a home as it will jeopardise their place in the team?

[Bruce Foxton]

Is there a disincentive for them to find a home as it will jeopardise their place in the team?

Homelessness isn’t necessarily street homelessness, it can include people who are sofa surfing,in a Local authority hostel,supported accommodation,temporary accommodation,placed in a B and B.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Homelessness isn’t necessarily street homelessness, it can include people who are sofa surfing,in a Local authority hostel,supported accommodation,temporary accommodation,placed in a B and B.

I understand and I didn't intend doing down those who are in very unfortunate circumstances. It's just that drawing the line can't be straightforward.

[Bruce Foxton]

I understand and I didn't intend doing down those who are in very unfortunate circumstances. It's just that drawing the line can't be straightforward.

Fair point,the line is basically,if you are not a home owner, or don’t have a tenancy agreement,you can be classed as homeless.Even if you are housed and suffering health issues due to your accommodation,suffering domestic abuse or even living apart from your immediate family you can be classed as homeless.Organisations such as Street Football Wales,and who I work for(Llamau) are ultimately,through many different ways,trying to find suitable,permanent accommodation for these people.