Standing Tall announces Barclays Bank as Official Sponsor of Inaugural Summit to tackle homelessness
Standing Tall is proud to welcome Barclays as the Official Sponsor of its first-ever Standing Tall Summit, a landmark event bringing together changemakers to address one of society’s most urgent challenges: homelessness.
Standing Tall’s Summit will be One day of honest conversations with people who’ve experienced homelessness, the hosts who welcomed them, and the employers who hired them.
The Summit is taking place at the iconic Library of Birmingham on Thursday 16th October 2025.
The Summit will spotlight our innovative approach to ending homelessness, with businesses driving social impact through inclusive recruitment and community investment alongside Amici Hosts and Talent Scouts who deliver person-centred support through Standing Tall’s holistic model. Panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities will give attendees practical insights while sparking collaboration and strategic thinking across sectors.
Key participants at the Summit will include:
People we’ve supported, sharing their powerful stories of change
Businesses as Employer Partners, offering life-changing job opportunities
Businesses as Impact Partners, helping to break the cycle of homelessness
Amici Hosts, opening homes and hearts to provide safe spaces
Talent Scouts, bringing Standing Tall’s holistic model to life
Attendees will leave with new connections, practical insights, and actionable strategies to advance solutions to homelessness, drawing inspiration from lived experience and leading practice across sectors.
Christy Acton BEM, Founder and CEO, of Standing Tall, said “We’re thrilled that Barclays is are sponsoring our first Standing Tall Summit. We can’t wait to welcome more than 70 stakeholders to Birmingham to focus on helping more people in the coming year.”
The Standing Tall Summit offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing movement of innovators committed to ending homelessness. It is a not-to-miss event for responsible businesses that champion inclusive recruitment and want to be recognised as leaders in driving meaningful social impact.
If you’re interested in attending, please register below.