William cites mother’s influence as he unveils drive to eradicate homelessness

The Prince of Wales has announced the first of the flagship areas where he hopes to end homelessness with his new Homewards project.

William said he is “excited” to be launching the five-year initiative in the London borough of Lambeth which is one of six locations where new partnerships will be forged between councils, businesses charities and individuals to eradicate the issue.

William used a lathe in a carpentry workshop run by Faithworks, a Christian charity which provides training for homeless people at St John’s Church in Poole, Dorset.

The Prince of Wales joined Homewards advocate Gerri Horner in visiting Maindee Primary School in Newport who have been working with the charity to prevent homelessness in families.