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

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.

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Providence Row

Tower Hamlets

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.

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.

Homelessness and Housing Registered Charity

Penge Churches Housing Association Ltd.

Bromley

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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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.

Homelessness and Housing Registered Charity

Your Place

Newham

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.

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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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