Mergers are a growing phenomenon in the homelessness sector. No longer the preserve of the private sector, they have become a standard consideration within the voluntary and community sector (VCS).
To some organisations they represent a positive move towards a stronger future, combining resources within a natural operational fit. For others, mergers are more threatening and represent a challenge to identity, flexibility and autonomy. Mergers take many different forms and happen in response to a diverse range of triggers and drivers, both internal and external.
Our work in this area includes: