The Hideout Collective CIC

08/09/2026

From pallets to parquet

George and Sean joined Richard at Root & Rise, helping turn reclaimed pallet wood into new flooring for Bramble.

The pieces are being prepared at the allotment before they’re taken to the boat and fitted onboard.

Practical skills, teamwork and another step forward for Bramble’s restoration.

07/09/2026

From pallets to parquet flooring.

In this latest update from Root & Rise, Project Lead Richard explains how the team is transforming reclaimed pallets into parquet flooring for Bramble.

Every piece is prepared and cut at the allotment before the finished flooring is taken to Bramble and fitted onboard.

It’s a brilliant example of how The Hideout Collective’s projects work together, giving men opportunities to learn practical skills, work as a team and see their efforts become part of something bigger.

04/09/2026

There’s plenty happening behind the scenes at The Hideout Collective — and we’ve got some exciting updates coming your way.

Over the next few weeks, Wendy, Mark, Richard and the wider team will be sharing the latest news from across our projects, the progress being made and what’s coming next.

From developments at Bramble and Root & Rise to future plans for The Hideout Collective, there’s lots to share.

Stay tuned!

02/09/2026

🌱 Meet Phil, the newest helping hand at Root & Rise!

Phil has been getting stuck in alongside Richard and the team, helping to keep the allotment growing and moving forward.

More hands, more progress — and plenty more updates to come. 💪🌿

31/08/2026

Getting someone off the streets is only the beginning.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged £442 million and called for everyone sleeping rough to be offered a route into accommodation by Christmas.

It’s an ambitious commitment — but what happens after Christmas?

Lasting change takes more than emergency accommodation. It requires safe places, practical support, strong communities and opportunities that help people rebuild their lives.

Our partners at First People explore Burnham’s Christmas deadline and the much bigger challenge of helping people stay off the streets for good.

Read the full blog:
https://www.firstpeople.org.uk/about-us/blog/rough-sleeping-winter-and-burnhams-christmas-deadline/

A route off the streets by Christmas — but what happens after Christmas?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has put rough sleeping firmly on the government’s agenda, pledging £442 million and calling for everyone sleeping rough to be offered a route into accommodation by Christmas.

It is an ambitious commitment, backed by action — including Burnham’s decision to donate 15% of his Prime Ministerial salary to homelessness charities and causes.

But getting somebody off the pavement is only the beginning.

With a record 135,580 households in temporary accommodation at the end of March, the wider housing crisis cannot be solved through emergency shelter alone.

Lasting change requires secure homes, proper support and joined-up action from government, councils, charities, businesses and communities.

Our latest blog examines Burnham’s Christmas deadline, the lessons of “Everyone In” and the much harder challenge of helping people stay off the streets for good.

Read the full blog:
https://www.firstpeople.org.uk/about-us/blog/rough-sleeping-winter-and-burnhams-christmas-deadline/

30/08/2026

A HUGE UPDATE FROM THE HIDEOUT COLLECTIVE.

Mark is back with a huge update from The Hideout Collective — covering the past 12 months and revealing what’s coming next.

Hear the latest on Bramble and Jonge Jan, meet Richard, our Project Lead, and find out more about Cludo — a 50-foot narrowboat we’re currently in the process of buying.

Mark also shares some exciting news about his new role as COO for The Hideout Collective and First People Housing CIC

There’s plenty happening behind the scenes — and even more to come.

Which project are you most excited to follow?

28/08/2026

Another quick look at the progress on Bramble, and Jonge Jan with Richard leading the team and getting stuck into the work.

Small steps, steady progress and another job moving forward.

27/08/2026

Jonge Jan and Bramble — two very different restoration projects, both creating opportunities for men to learn practical skills, build confidence and move forward.

There’s still plenty of work ahead, but every job completed is another step in the right direction. ⚓

25/08/2026

Slow and steady progress across The Hideout Collective 💪

On Jonge Jan, the team have been updating, painting and replacing the portholes. Over at Root & Rise, the solar panels have gone from the ground to being fitted securely on the shed.

Different projects. Practical skills. Real progress.

24/08/2026

Richard and the team have been busy working on Bramble, including fitting the new flooring and continuing the restoration work. ⚓🔨

It’s another step forward for the boat — and another opportunity for the men to get involved, develop practical skills, work together and build confidence.

More progress coming soon.