Alone In London not only restores stability in the lives of vulnerable young people, who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, but also commits considerable resources to a range of prevention programmes. Its projects raise awareness amongst school pupils of what homelessness is about, how to defuse conflict - the biggest cause of young people running away from home, and where they can get help if difficulties become too much. On average, each year, over 3,000 young people benefit from Alone In London's support and advice.
Anchor House is a Homeless Centre that helps our residents rebuild their lives by providing support and a focus on personal development through improved health, physical fitness, education and training. We have achieved international recognition and we where awarded the Michael Whippman Award for Service User Involvement.
Arc Light is a charity that provides accomodation and support to homeless men and women in York. It has been operating since 1999, and has just opened a new signature facility, in private grounds close to the city centre. This welcoming and inspirational building offers our clients not only a place to stay, but also the chance to make positive changes in their lives.
The ARC-Addington Fund started in 2001 as the churches’ response to FMD, distributing £10.3m to 22,000 applicants. It now provides housing for those leaving a rural business, keeping families within their communities. It responds to changing needs and is currently running a Flood Relief Fund. No donation goes into administration.
Arch is a local charity based in Stoke-on-Trent which helps homeless people in North Staffordshire. It also helps people who are at risk of homelessness. Services include housing, support in the community, two women's refuges and domestic violence services. The charity works with around 2,000 people each year.
The Artemis Charitable Foundation was set up on behalf of Artemis Investment Management to manage donations raised through numerous sporting events on behalf of their designated charities, Edinburgh Cyrenians, Tusk Trust, CHICKS, Rainer and Mercy Corps.
The relief of those who are seeking refuge and are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The advancement of the education of the public, and organisations (statutory and voluntary) to assist the inclusion of such inhabitants into the wider community
ATD Fourth World works in partnership with people living in poverty, supporting their efforts to build a better future for their children and family. By ensuring that their voice is heard and their views taken on board, the charity aims to bring real and lasting change to people's lives.
'a place of stability for Sheffield Street drinkers' The charity provides a unique day centre for vulnerable and marginalised individuals with chronic alcohol dependency, struggling with life on the streets. Ben's provides services giving individuals the opportunities in the short-term to minimise the harm of street life and long-term to make changes in their lives.
Bethany Christian Trust is a Scottish Charity with an aim to relieve the suffering and meeting the long-term needs of homeless and vulnerable people. Bethany provides a wide range of care services, including street work, accommodation and housing support, to empower people to live independent, hope-filled lives.
The Big Issue Foundation aims to enable people affected by homelessness to achieve self-confidence, self-esteem and independence by providing access to a unique range of services that help homeless people take control of their lives and find permanent homes and jobs.
Borderline supports homeless and insecurely housed Scots in London, seeing one new client every day. Offering a range of services including information, advice and advocacy, Borderline helps clients obtain birth certificates to access housing benefits, helps find hostel rooms, and can access referrals to alcohol, drug and mental health services
We provide a warm safe place to stay for young homeless people of the Bradford district and surrounding areas on a one night at a time basis, within the homes of volunteers. On almost 9000 occasions we have offered a bed in one of our homes. It isn't posh, it isn't for long but it is safe and it is really appreciated by the young people. www.bradfordnightstop.org.uk
The Bridge Trust is a local charity providing support and action for the single homeless people across West Kent. It works closely with statutory/other voluntary organisations to provide a bridge between both. It works for the needs of homeless people and to find real solutions for the provision of affordable housing.
Brighton Housing Trust's Mission, delivered through its services, is aimed at “combating homelessness, creating opportunities, promoting change.” Since the 1960s BHT has developed a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of homeless, insecurely housed and vulnerable men and women. Our services aim to tackle both the causes and effects of homelessness and poverty.
Broadway provides services to over 2,000 people in London who are, or are at risk of becoming homeless. Its aim is to ensure every single, homeless person finds and keeps a home. Broadway recognises people's individuality and addresses their personal, mental, physical and social needs.
BYHP exists to support and assist Young People in finding and maintaining a safe home from which they may be assisted to determine their own opportunities in life.
The Cardinal Hume Centre's enduring purpose is to work with homeless young people, badly housed families, refugees, asylum seekers and migrants to break out of the cycle of homelessness and social exclusion through obtaining employment.
Caring For Life is a Christian charity which strives to “share the love of Jesus” with those in desperate need. CFL fulfils its aims through core areas of ministry. Providing supported homes for particularly vulnerable men and women. Providing housing support through the Floating Support team. Providing therapeutic daytime projects
Carr-Gomm provides high quality housing, care, and support and for some of the most disadvantaged people in England. Whether vulnerable through mental ill-health, disability, substance misuse, or escaping violence in the home or as a refugee, Carr-Gomm enables individuals to create a valued future of their choice.
The Cathedral Archer Project works with the homeless and vulnerable in Sheffield to help them move towards achieving lifestyles from which exclusion can be addressed.
Central & Cecil is dedicated to providing quality homes care and support that contribute to the health and vitality of communities in and around London. Central & Cecil is a not-for-profit organisation. Central & Cecil's key client groups are homeless men and women, frail and active older people and people with mental health support needs.
Since 1974 CMWA has been offering support services to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. It offers safe temporary accommodation, advice, support and advocacy. It operates an Outreach Project for people in the community who may not want to access a Refuge; a Children and Families Project and a Resettlement Project to help families settle in their new homes.
Centrepoint is the national charity helping homeless young people. Whether they have run away from neglect or abuse to sleep rough, or been thrown out at 16 to fend for themselves, young people are vulnerable on the streets and need help. At Centrepoint we offer safe accommodation and a chance to turn things around with counselling, education and training for life.
CHAS (Bristol) is a small charity helping homeless and badly housed people in Bristol and the surrounding areas. It provides free, confidential, independent advice, advocacy and support to anyone in housing need. It focuses particularly on the most vulnerable people in society who are in housing crisis.
Helping homeless people to help themselves
It provides hostel and other Housing Association accommodation together with any associated amenities for persons of necessitous circumstances upon the terms appropriate to their means, all such activities to be undertaken in strict compliance with and obedience to the Foundation, Aims and Doctrinal Basis of Christian Alliance.
Church Army trains and deploys evangelists across the British Isles. We aim to make a difference in people’s lives by sharing our Christian faith through words and action. Church Army also operates a centre of excellence for evangelism training and a specialist research centre focused on evangelism and church planting.
It advances the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health challenges. It challenges discrimination and promotes inclusion. It influences policy and promotes equal rights through campaigning, education and the development of innovative and quality services.
St Judes is involved with ministering to to the local community in Earl's Court, London. Its aim is to be of service to those in need. The foundation of its work is a community engaged in prayer and hospitality.
The Connection at St Martin’s helps homeless people by providing specialist services - including a day and night centre, outreach for rough sleepers, skills training and career advice, activity programmes and specialist support for complex needs – to 200 people in central London every day. We offer advice, care and support in a welcoming and friendly environment. By encouraging each person to address the issues which caused their homelessness, we help them to gain the skills and confidence to make lasting changes in their lives.
CRASH is the construction and property industry charity for the homeless. It sources materials and professional help to improve the buildings used by homelessness agencies to provide services and accommodation for vulnerable people. All sponsorship money goes directly to the projects it supports, none is spent on administration.
Crisis campaigns on behalf of and works with the most vulnerable homeless people in the country. It develops and runs innovative projects that provide lasting solutions to homelessness, including: the provision of accommodation, access to education and training for employment and research into causes of homelessness.
The Cyrenians aim to meet the needs of people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or affected by homelessness in any way. They listen to difficulties, understand needs, share burdens, provide professional care and strive to identify permanent solutions. Established in 1968, The Cyrenians have been supporting people in the Aberdeen area for the past 40 years.
Depaul Trust helps young people across the UK who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged. We are passionate about what we do, working in the very heart of local communities. We protect young people who become homeless by finding them a place to call their home. Each year we provide over 100,000 beds and we are open every day and night. We prevent young people from becoming homeless by rebuilding family relationships. We provide young people with the chance to fulfill their potential through education, volunteering, training and jobs. We have worked with over 40,000 young people and are now the largest youth homeless charity in the U.K
The Drugs and Homeless Initiative aims to help those in need out of the cycle of homelessness and drug/alcohol abuse by providing a range of practical and emotional support services with particular regard for those who are socially excluded as a result of poor housing, lack of employable skills or other means.
Emmaus tackles the problems of homelessness through a network of self-supporting Communities, where people are offered a home, work and a sense of belonging. Emmaus residents (or "Companions" as they are known), each have a room of their own and work together, refurbishing and selling donated goods. Each Emmaus Community aims to become self-sufficient through raising income in this way. In an atmosphere of practical support, Companions have an opportunity to gain new skills and regain their self-respect while working to support other people in greater need. Emmaus UK is the national charity which supports existing Communities and assists the network of Groups which are working to develop new projects.
Emmaus Colchester gives people a bed and a reason to get out of it. Single homeless people are provided with a home and a full-time job. They live communally and work in a furniture reuse store, learning new skills and getting the confidence to move on when they are ready.
Emmaus Hampshire is not just another homelessness charity! Far from just providing a safe place to stay, the Emmaus Hampshire "live/work" Community will provide Companions (as residents are known) with a home and with opportunities to learn new skills and make new friends. In return Companions will agree to sign off benefits and commit to a 40-hour working week within the Community. Emmaus Hampshire will also provide the wider community with an invaluable resource - a place to come to donate and buy quality second-hand goods; a place to chat with friends and Companions over a cup of coffee; a place to learn more about environmentally-friendly living ... and, of course, a place where they can feel that they are really making a difference!
FareShare is the national charity working to relieve food poverty by providing quality food and other support services to organisations working with disadvantaged people in the community.
Four Square is a Scottish Charity, aiming to prevent homelessness and promote social inclusion for severely disadvantaged people, including abused teenagers, rough sleepers, drug addicts, alcoholics, ex prisoners and mentally ill individuals. It offers 24 hours access emergency accommodation, day centre, supported tenancies, employment training, prison outreach, furniture and clothing.
TACKLING HOMELESSNESS in Nottinghamshire is what Framework does – either by preventing homelessness or helping people who are homeless. Framework are a leading homelessness charity - opening doors to homeless and vulnerable people by providing housing, support, day centres, street outreach, training and resettlement services.
Furnistore collects and stores donated furniture and household goods, then passes them on to low income families. This helps the families in setting up a home, encourages reuse and reduces bulk waste going to landfill.
A cafe for homeless and other vulnerable people in the centre of Oxford. Open six days a week in the early evening. Activities and clothes as well as simple, nutritious food. In other words, a community centre for those who have no community.
The Genesis Trust is a Bath based Christian charity that runs a range of services for the homeless and those on low incomes. These projects help clients move towards greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the local community. It provides free/cheap food and furniture and sustained support.
OUTREACH TO THE HOMELESS GETTING PRISONERS TO BECOME BORN AGAIN, AND INFLUENCING THEM POSITIVELY FOR THEMSELVES AND THE COMMUNITY. MENTORING PROGRAMMES TO THE YOUNG ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY
It helps promote awareness of Prostate Cancer - with free PSA blood testing evenings.It also helps support other health education and homeless issues.The charity has so far found 66 prostate or related cancers out of the first 2,200 PSA tests.
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976, with the sole aim of ridding the world of poverty housing. Using donated money, materials and labour we work in partnership with people in need of shelter to build safe, decent homes in over 90 countries around the world. Today we have built over 260,000 homes, helping over one and a half million people in more than 3,000 communities.
Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide Christian housing ministry. Habitat seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Building in over 90 countries, the average cost of a Habitat for Humanity house in the developing world is £1,235. In Northern Ireland we support global Habitat for Humanity projects by raising funds and sending Global Village volunteer teams. Habitat also works locally, bringing together thousands of volunteers to help regenerate and reconcile divided communities.
The Harrogate Homeless Project is the only direct access hostel in Harrogate and the District, providing emergency accommodation and support for those who are homeless. Only 65% of our running costs are met through statutory funding and ot