We have accommodation specifically designated for care leavers, with the added benefit of support packages where required. For those without support, our dedicated housing officers are on hand to provide low-level support at no extra cost and assist in the transitional period. We ensure they are consistent in maintaining contact throughout the term of a stay.
Family accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis, where we assess the individual needs of each family. We work very closely with local authorities and family/children’s services to ensure that, where possible, we provide accommodation to those who need it most in their local communities.
In Coventry, for example, 100% of all 128 units are Coventry residents.
Families have access to high-level housing officer support, and we keep up-to-date contact details for social workers. If a housing officer has any concerns, inspections will be carried out more regularly, and we will make safeguarding referrals where necessary.
CARIS advice service is designed to assist homeless families in dealing with their everyday challenges, such as evictions, benefits decisions, debt, violence and poverty. Services include:
Chelsea Methodist Church Pastoral Centre offers various services and support for the homeless and anyone in social need, which include:
SanKTus offers a variety of services and support for people who are homeless, which include:
Barons Court Project is a day centre for people who are homeless, on a low income, or living with mental health issues. Services include:
999 Club provides a warm and welcoming environment to anyone who is homeless, and helps to equip people with the ability and confidence to learn new skills, find work and reconnect with family and friends. Services include:
Crisis Skylight Brent provides an activity centre for homeless people and offers a range of support and learning opportunities, which include:
Crisis Skylight Croydon provides an activity centre for homeless people and offers a range of support and learning opportunities which include:
The Olive Branch is a collaboration between Holy Trinity Hounslow and two other local churches. They provide a drop-in facility every Saturday afternoon, between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm, offering a place of refuge and respite. Visitors can also find:
Ace of Clubs Lambeth is a family-like community providing transformative support for those who are homeless, vulnerable and otherwise marginalised in the area. The day centre provides various support and services, which include:
Vineyard Community Centre offers various services for the homeless or those in crisis, which include:
Connection at St Martin’s Day Centre provides support and services for homeless people including:
The Anchor Centre provides a GP service for homeless and vulnerable people who are unable to access mainstream GP services. This includes:
Langar Aid provides vital food and water to the homeless and those struggling with poverty in the UK. It also offers non-judgemental help, support and trust. Its timetable is as follows:
Monday
Homeless Feed at Langar Aid House – 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Tuesday
Homeless Feed at Langar Aid House – 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Thursday
Steps for Change – collaborative multi-agency project to provide support and guidance for those with complex needs.
Saturday
Saturday Kitchen – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sunday
Homeless Feed at Langar Aid House – 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Bradbury Day Centre is a day centre for homeless people, providing a range of services which include:
Basildon Community Resource Centre offers a range of services for homeless people and those on low incomes, which include:
Room at the Inn is the charity that was launched after the closure of the old Warrington YMCA. It provides daytime services to homeless and vulnerable people, as well as a 22-bed emergency accommodation unit in Museum Street. Its ethos is to help people access the services they need to go forward with their lives. Due to current ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, Room at the Inn is only able to open for the collection of food and water and to offer help and advice.
Usual services include:
Beacon House Day Centre is a drop-in service for homeless people and those living in temporary or insecure housing. Services include:
Braintree’s First Stop Centre is a day centre for people in need, including homeless people, ex-offenders, unemployed people and single parents. It offers the below support and services: