Homelessness and Housing

Registered charity providing LGBTQ+ community shelter, support and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness.

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The Passage supports people facing or at risk of homelessness in Westminster, where rough sleeping is highest in the UK. The organisation provides practical support, advice, and services such as accommodation, healthcare, and employment assistance. Its innovative "No Night Out" service offers rapid support to prevent rough sleeping before it begins, assisting individuals into emergency accommodation. The Passage also operates PATH (Prevention, Advice and Transformation Hub) in partnership with Westminster City Council, aiming to streamline access to homelessness services. The charity encourages donations and volunteers to help prevent homelessness and support people on their journey towards safety and stability.

Look Ahead Care and Support delivers social care and housing services. The organisation supports individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, homelessness and complex needs, and young people and care leavers. They provide 40 support, care, and housing services and work with 10 local authorities. Look Ahead operates across London and focuses on building better lives through social care and housing in local communities. Look Ahead invites corporate partnerships, fundraising, and donations through their website.

United St Saviour's Charity aims to contribute to a united, thriving and equal Southwark. It achieves this through community investments and providing housing for older people, specifically almshouses. The charity offers almshouse accommodation and publishes research through its Knowledge Hub, which focuses on resilience in almshouse communities. The Knowledge Hub is aimed at almshouse residents, staff, senior staff, trustees, and others interested in community resilience. The organisation also engages in influencing and pioneering activities.

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Shelter England

London-wide· London-wide

Shelter England supports people experiencing homelessness and housing problems across England. The organisation defends the right to a safe home and aims to end the impact of the housing emergency. It provides housing advice on topics including homelessness, private renting, eviction, benefits, debts, money problems, repairs, housing conditions, mortgage arrears, repossession, tenancy deposits, and council housing. Shelter England seeks donations to fund its work and encourages individuals to volunteer to help fight for a fairer housing system. They also run campaigns to encourage building social homes.

Providence Row

Tower Hamlets· Borough-specific

Providence Row supports people affected by homelessness. Established in 1860, the charity provides services including support for homelessness and rough sleeping, as well as assistance with drug and alcohol use. It has a pioneering outreach mental health service and a psychotherapy service. Providence Row is a registered charity based at The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7SA. The organisation serves individuals in London, having won a London Homelessness Award for its mental health service and noting its psychotherapy service helps homeless Londoners.

SPEAR London

Multi-borough· Multi-borough

SPEAR London supports people experiencing homelessness in the London boroughs of Richmond, Wandsworth, Kingston, Sutton, and Merton. The organisation offers rough sleeper outreach to help individuals off the streets, and provides accommodation ranging from hostels to independent flats. SPEAR also delivers tenancy support, advice, and resettlement planning to help people maintain their tenancies. Other services include independent living skills coaching and a Homeless Health Link Service which addresses physical and mental health needs. SPEAR London relies on donations to support its work.

New Horizon Youth Centre

Camden· Borough-specific

New Horizon Youth Centre supports 18-24 year olds who are homeless or unsafe in London. It offers services to help young people with housing, health, life skills, and safety. The centre provides short-term safe accommodation and works to find young people a permanent home. They also offer support for emotional, sexual, and physical health, alongside life skills programmes. A weekly Women’s & Non-Binary Space provides a safe drop-in for those who need it. The organisation was founded in 1967 and operates from its current location in King's Cross, having previously been based in Covent Garden. Donations are accepted to support their work.

Emmaus Greenwich

Greenwich· Borough-specific

Registered charity supporting formerly homeless people through accommodation, work and community.

St Mungo's

London-wide· London-wide

St Mungo's supports people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of it, working to end homelessness and rebuild lives. The organisation's frontline teams search for people needing help, and it provides pet-friendly accommodation. St Mungo's operates the 'Putting Down Roots' programme, which connects people recovering from homelessness with nature and helps them learn new skills. Founded in 1969, St Mungo's works directly with individuals through services and influences policy makers. The charity seeks donations and volunteers to support its work.

Centrepoint

London-wide· London-wide

Centrepoint addresses youth homelessness by providing services to young people who are homeless or at risk. The organisation offers support with homeless applications, housing situations, claiming benefits, and legal advice. It also provides training and careers advice to help young people find jobs. Centrepoint offers affordable housing for 18-24 year olds, with rent capped at one-third of their salary. The Centrepoint Helpline is available for urgent assistance. The organisation welcomes support through donations, fundraising, volunteering, campaigning, and corporate partnerships.

Depaul UK

London-wide· London-wide

Depaul UK works to end youth homelessness, providing support and services to young people across the UK. The organisation offers early intervention services, including family mediation and education workshops. It also provides emergency accommodation through its Nightstop network and longer-term supported accommodation with tailored support programmes. Depaul UK aims to empower young people to build resilience and develop skills for independent living. The charity seeks volunteers, especially for its Nightstop programme, and accepts donations to help fund travel costs, essential items, and mediation services for young people experiencing homelessness.

Housing Justice is a national charity dedicated to finding solutions to homelessness. They achieve this by building personal connections, fostering a sense of belonging, and working towards justice within the housing system. The organisation trains and supports volunteers to offer various accommodation options and build local support networks. They provide personalised assistance to help individuals access relevant local services and address their needs. Their work includes projects like Citadel, a homelessness prevention initiative, and the London Lettings Network, which lists rental properties in London that accept housing benefit. Housing Justice also runs Hosting and Refugee Lodgings programmes, offering accommodation for asylum seekers and newly granted refugees.

akt supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 who are facing homelessness or a hostile living environment. The charity helps those at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, providing routes into safe, affordable, long-term housing. Services include one-to-one specialised support from caseworkers, covering housing actions, financial information, health, disability, neurodivergence, identity, culture, education, employment, and training actions. akt operates from offices in London, Bristol, Manchester, and Newcastle, and offers live chat support across the UK. akt accepts donations, fundraising efforts, and volunteers. Young people can self-refer to their services.

Crisis

London-wide· London-wide

Crisis is a national charity working with people experiencing homelessness across England, Scotland, and Wales. The organisation provides one-to-one support to help individuals access benefits, healthcare services, and employment opportunities. Crisis aims to assist people in finding safe and affordable homes swiftly, thereby relieving the pressures of homelessness. They also campaign for changes needed to solve homelessness.

Registered charity supporting Big Issue vendors to improve their housing, health and financial wellbeing.

The Connection at St Martin's

Westminster· Borough-specific

The Connection at St Martin's supports people sleeping rough in London, specifically in Westminster. The organisation helps individuals recover and find their way off the streets. They welcome visitors to their day centre, located opposite Charing Cross station. Services involve building relationships, offering a welcoming environment, providing further support, assisting with finding accommodation, and advocacy. Last year, their centre welcomed over 1300 visitors, found accommodation for 162 people, boosted confidence for 230 through activity groups, and helped 296 people on the streets during outreach. They aim to make London a city where no one sleeps rough.

Thames Reach is a London-based charity working to end rough sleeping in the capital. The organisation supports vulnerable people facing or experiencing homelessness across London. Thames Reach works 365 nights a year to help individuals off the streets quickly and offers support to help them maintain housing. They run homelessness services for local authorities in and around London, collaborating with specialist organisations in areas like mental health and employment advice. Thames Reach seeks support through donations, fundraising activities, and volunteers to assist their work.

Registered charity providing supported housing and programmes for homeless and vulnerable people across London.

FirmFoundation is a registered charity in Harrow that works to relieve the immediate suffering of homeless individuals and help them find practical, sustainable solutions to their needs. The organisation provides a Winter Night Shelter from January to March, offering dormitory-style accommodation. They also offer supported accommodation through Hope Place and The Ark, housing up to eight rough sleepers for up to two years to help them gain independence. Additionally, FirmFoundation runs Single Homelessness Signposting Drop-in services several times a week at the Welldon Centre in Harrow, providing support and guidance for those experiencing homelessness.

Registered charity providing shelter and casework for people experiencing homelessness, mainly across west and central London.

Single Homeless Project works to end homelessness in London, providing safe places to live for people experiencing homelessness. The organisation supports over 10,000 Londoners annually to rebuild their lives and find a home. Established in 1975, its vision is a society where everyone has a place to call home and the opportunity for a fulfilling life. The organisation encourages public involvement through fundraising challenges to help end homelessness in London, and offers a Knowledge Hub with information about homelessness for general public and professionals. They also accept monthly gifts and donations.

Your Place

NewhamRegistered Charity

Your Place is a charity dedicated to solving homelessness one person at a time, primarily operating in London. It provides support to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them to find safe places to live and offering assistance for their journey towards financial stability and independent living. The organisation supports people who are rough sleeping, in temporary accommodation, or at risk of homelessness. It works to address the root causes of homelessness, including lack of affordable housing, poverty, and life events, aiming to foster community and self-belief among those it serves.

Groundswell is an organisation working on homelessness, marking its 30th anniversary. It highlights a service called Homeless Health Peer Advocacy. The organisation seeks volunteers, and there is an option to donate. Groundswell also offers monthly eNewsletters for updates on homelessness.

Penge Churches Housing Association Ltd.

Bromley· Community GroupRegistered Charity

Penge Churches Housing Association is a community-based housing association established by local churches in 1969 to address housing needs in the Penge area. It owns and manages 404 homes in the London boroughs of Bromley and Bexley. The association provides housing and support services, including working with people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. They collaborate with residents and the London Borough of Bromley to offer sustainable tenancies and community support, aiming to make a positive impact on residents' lives and communities. They are a Co-operative and Community Benefit Society with charitable status.

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