Part VIIHomelessness
General functions in relation to homelessness or threatened homelessness
180Assistance for voluntary organisations
1
The Secretary of State or a local housing authority may give assistance by way of grant or loan to voluntary organisations concerned with homelessness or matters relating to homelessness.
2
A local housing authority may also assist any such organisation—
a
by permitting them to use premises belonging to the authority,
b
by making available furniture or other goods, whether by way of gift, loan or otherwise, and
c
by making available the services of staff employed by the authority.
3
A “voluntary organisation” means a body (other than a public or local authority) whose activities are not carried on for profit.