Following the death of Lord Bob Kerslake, Chair of the Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping, our Chief Executive Emma Haddad responds:
Ìý“On behalf of everyone at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s, we areÌýdeeplyÌýsaddened to learn of theÌýdevastatingÌýpassing ofÌýLordÌýBobÌýKerslake. Bob was a dedicated champion of the homelessness sector, with a deep-rooted commitment to end rough sleeping. For decades, BobÌýwasÌýa hugely influential leader within housing, homelessness andÌýlocalÌýgovernment and hisÌýdeathÌýwillÌýbe felt across the many people and organisationsÌýhe led and inspired.
Ìý“Over the past years, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s has worked closely with Bob in his role as Chair of theÌýKerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping. Bob’s caring, principledÌýandÌýcommittedÌýapproachÌýwasÌýat the heart of the Commission’s work and will continue to inspire its members and the wider sector.Ìý
Ìý“We are deeply touched by Bob’s wishÌýforÌýpeopleÌýtoÌýdonate to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s as part of remembering his life and legacy,Ìýin lieu of flowers. Bob’sÌýlastingÌýimpact on our organisation will continue to sustain us in our workÌýtoÌýend homelessness and rebuildÌýlives.ÌýOur thoughts and sympathies are with his family, friends and all who had the good fortune to know him.”
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