Members Wins, Stories & Case Studies
Food & Solidarity wins through collective action, not charity: solidarity
These are real stories of members who joined together and won. Against eviction, against disrepair, against council cuts and government policy. Every story here started with someone who did not know they could fight back, and found out they were not alone. If you are facing a housing crisis now, call 07393 101018 or read our eviction help guide and housing disrepair guide.
Featured Stories & Wins
Inside Breamish House: Residents Organise for Safe Homes
When repeated reports of leaking ceilings and dangerous damp went unanswered, residents joined Food & Solidarity to door-knock, collect evidence, and deliver a collective letter to a council cabinet meeting. Repairs were completed within 24 hours.
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JP & Shamme: Fighting for Safe Housing Through Collective Action
It was raining inside their flat all winter. Black mould spreading across every wall. Saturated ceilings. A landlord who ignored every call. JP and Shamme were trapped, until their community refused to let that stand. Tenancy surrendered in 25 days.
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Hanan's Story: Collective Action Wins Council Home Repairs
When council-managed housing left black mould, leaking ceilings, and dangerous conditions untreated, Food & Solidarity organised direct action that forced repairs after years of neglect. Collective pressure made the council act where years of individual complaints had failed.
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Grace's Story: Fighting a Section 21 Eviction in Newcastle
Food & Solidarity stood with Grace as her family faced a Section 21 no-fault eviction and landlord harassment. Members attended court, mobilised community support, and helped secure housing days before the eviction deadline.
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Sarah vs Jan Forster Estates: Revenge Eviction Defeated
After years of unresolved disrepair, Sarah received a Section 21 notice, a revenge eviction. Food & Solidarity members picketed, campaigned, and exposed landlord negligence. The notice was rendered invalid and Sarah left on her own terms, six months later.
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May Day in the Park: Stopping Dennis's Eviction
Dennis faced eviction due to a Newcastle City Council administrative error. Food & Solidarity turned a May Day community gathering in Leazes Park into a bailiff resistance training session. Collective strength and legal knowledge stopped the eviction.
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The 2023 Eviction Crisis: Collective Action and What We Won
Members organised direct action against Mears, disrupted Gateshead Council cabinet meetings, ran stalls across Newcastle, and won: council housing cuts halted, seven-day refugee evictions reversed. Section 21 abolished May 2026.
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Every story here started with someone who did not know they could fight back. Membership is open to everyone from £3 a month. Whether you need support or want to help others, join us.
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