CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing advice
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
ba: Benefits advice
bs: Bathroom/showers
be: Bedding
ca: Careers advice
cl: Clothing store
c: Counselling
da: Debt advice
dt: Dentist
dw: Drugs workers
et: Education/training
ff: Food (free)
f: Food
fc: Foot care
it: Internet access
lf: Leisure facilities
ls: Luggage storage
ms: Medical/health
md: Music/drama
ne: Needle exchange
ol: Outreach worker links
ow: Outreach workers
sh: Sexual health
ts: Tenancy support
la: Legal advice
l: Laundry
ef: Ex-forces
eo: Ex-offenders
sf: Step-free
Glass Door Night Shelter Richmond
020 7351 4948, https://bit.ly/2Ed9Ueo
05 November to 07 April
Monday-Sunday: 8pm-7am
(phone 020 7351 4948 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, to check vacancies);
30 spaces, 18+, self- or agency referrals.
CODES: AH, F
Hinde Street Methodist Church
19 Thayer Street
W1U 2QJ
020 7935 6179, http://bit.ly/2c3Yx63
Wednesday: 4:30pm-8pm
(not between Christmas and New Year);
Wednesday Club offers a safe, warm space to relax; soup, sandwiches and drinks for 10p each; free sandwiches from local cafes after 7pm. Part of the West London Mission.
CODES: FF, F
North East Recovery Day (NERD)
FUSE, 1567 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
G32 9AS
Saturday: 10am-2pm;
A warm welcome and support at a time when many services are closed.
Recovery meeting at 10:30am, breakfast (cooked breakfast £2.50, hot rolls from 50p, tea and coffee), pool, massage or Acu-Detox on request.
CODES: F, A, DW, LF
St. Mary Abbots Church Soup Run
Monday: 6pm-6:30pm;
We meet every Monday to provide free food and other various supplies to the homeless from 6-6:30 PM. The Ministry takes a scheduled route and goes from Whole Foods on High Kensington Street to Holland Park.
CODES: FF, F
The Salvation Army (Laurieston Centre)
39 South Portland Street, Glasgow
G5 9JL
0141 429 6533, http://
CODES: AH, A, BA, C, DA, ET, FF, F, IT, LF, MS, SH, TS
240 Project
Latimer Community Church, 116 Bramley Road
W10 6SU
0207 0187 540, https://www.240project.org.uk
Monday: 11am-4pm
Art, nutrition, cranio-sacral therapy, reading group;
Tuesday: 11am-4pm
Art, acupuncture, clay workshop, music group;
Wednesday: 11am-4pm
Art, portraiture, creative writing;
Thursday: 12am-12am
Times vary. Wellbeing trip.;
Arts and wellbeing focused charity, creating a friendly and safe space for vulnerable adults, many with history of homelessness.
Contact us for our current timetable and to find out more. Ring for details or check the timetable (www.240project.org.uk/timetable/). Not step-free.
CODES: AC, F, IT, LF, MD, C, MH
999 Club (Deptford Centre)
21 Deptford Broadway
SE8 4PA
020 8694 5797, http://bit.ly/2gObZ4B
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm
serving food and providing access to a shower.;
Tuesday: 9am-12pm
(mental health professionals);
Wednesday: 9am-12pm
(GP & signposting);
Thursday: 9am-12pm
(nurse practitioner);
Monday-Friday: 1pm-4pm
serving food and providing access to a shower.;
Warm and welcoming environment to anyone who is homeless.
Day centre every weekday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm serving food and providing access to a shower.
Learn new skills, find work and housing and reconnect to family and friends. Open-access sessions where people can access specialist advice on housing and benefits. Learning and activities programme and specialist healthcare services.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, AC, B, BA, BS, CA, ET, FC, IT, L, MS, TS, LA, EO, F
Ace of Clubs
St Alphonsus Rd, Clapham
SW4 7AS
020 7720 2811, http://bit.ly/1B0VMJY
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2:15pm
Lunch;
Mon-Fri: Lunch Served between 12 midday – 2.15.pm - £1 contribution from all guests is encouraged
Mon-Thurs: Access to Caseworkers (appointment only) 12 Midday – 2.30pm (drop in)
Mon, Wed, Fri: Access to showers (appointment only) 9.20 – 11.40am
Mon-Fri: Access to IT suite (first come basis) 12 midday – 2.30pm
Mon & Thurs: NHS Nurse (appointment only) 11.30am – 2.30pm
Weds: NHS Dentist (appointment only) 11am – 2.30pm
Every other Thurs: Refugees/Asylum Seekers & Migrant Support (every other
Thursday)
Mon-Fri: Laundry service, i.e. Service Wash available throughout the week, £2 per load
CODES: AH, B, BA, BS, BE, CL, ET, F, MS, OL
Acton Homeless Concern
Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens
W3 8AA
020 8992 5768, http://bit.ly/1rY49Ay
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Thursday: 2:30pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Call for the times of their wide range of services.
Emmaus House provides hot lunches during the week and every other weekend. It's also where clients can shower, pick up clothes and household items. Free professional services are on offer by appointment.
CODES: AH, A, B, BA, CL, C, DT, DW, F, FC, MS
Akwaaba
Princess May Primary School, Barrett's Grove Entrance (off Stoke Newington Road)
N16 8AJ
07516 675995 (Sunday pm), http://bit.ly/1cgr5Jd
Sunday: 2pm-6pm;
Social drop-in service for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants. Hot meal, games, books, ESOL conversation classes and other activities.
CODES: ET, F, LF
All Saints Fulham
Pryors Bank Pavilion, Putney Bridge Approach
SW6 3LA
Thursday: 12:30pm-1:45pm;
A main meal, plus fruit, yoghurt, biscuits, home-baked cakes and bread. It is a warm and happy place to meet and eat.
CODES: FF, F
AMURT
3A Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington
N16 6PA
0208 806 4250, http://bit.ly/1wZGBhA
Thursday: 6:30pm-7:30pm
(Lincoln’s Inn Fields) Pre-packed Hot Meals and Healthy Energy Snacks;
Thursday: 12:30pm-1:30pm
(Mildmay Community Centre) Pre-packed Hot Meals and Healthy Energy Snacks;
Serving free hot vegan meals every Thursday from the Mildmay Community Centre and Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
Mission statement: 'Empowering people, inspiring change. Love is all there is.'
CODES: FF, F, SF
Ashford Place
60 Ashford Road, Cricklewood
NW2 6TU
020 8208 8590, http://bit.ly/2s9GQLU
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-5pm;
Friday: 10:30am-5pm;
Housing advice by appointment.
Advice on housing benefit and support to negotiate new accommodation.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BA, CA, CL, DA, ET, F, IT, MS, MD, OW, TS
ASLAN (All Souls Local Action Network)
c/o All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street
W1T 6QG
020 7580 3522, http://bit.ly/K90HTT
Saturday: 5:30am-7:45am
(tea run: 5.45-6.15 Tavistock St; 6.15-6.45 Savoy Pl; 7-7.45 King William IV St; All Souls Ch 6.30-8.30);
Saturday: 9am-12pm
(day centre at Webber St. Breakfast, bible group, ESOL, photography & art. Showers & clothes for ticket holders. Tickets from Webber St on Mondays);
Saturday: 6:30pm-8:30pm
(Entertainment - invites via tea run or welcome desk at All Souls.;
Organisation that participates in the Westminster Churches Winter Shelter (referral only). Films, coach trips, clothes store and bible group Saturdays at 6.30pm. Invites via the tea run or welcome desk at All Souls Langham Pl. If you need step-free access, a volunteer will let you in via Cleveland St entrance. Email: info@allsouls.org
CODES: AC, CL, DW, ET, FF, F, LF
Be Enriched
URC Rookstone Road
SW17 9NQ
07397288160, http://bit.ly/1MtkjRr
Monday: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Crossways Church, 18 Hampton St, SE1 6SN;
Tuesday: 7pm-9pm
London Cooking Project, 1 Ethelburga St, SW11 4AG;
Friday: 12:30pm-2:30pm
URC, Rookstone Rd, SW17 9NQ;
Connecting people through community activities and cultivating respect over a bite. Free or pay-as-you-can community meals three days a week in S London. Volunteering or training opportunities through cooking lessons.
CODES: FF, F
Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church
235 Shaftesbury Ave
WC2H 8EP
020 7240 0544, http://bit.ly/154swg
Sunday: 12:30pm-1:30pm
(£2);
Monday-Thursday: 10am-4pm
(tea, coffee, biscuits);
Good value community meal, with hot food.
CODES: F
Bringing Unity Back Into the Community (BUBIC)
1st Fl, 9 Bruce Grove, Tottenham
N17 6RA
020 8808 6550, http://bit.ly/2I9zBxc
Community organisation set up by ex-drug users who work with drug users, ex-drug users, their family and friends in Haringey. Support for any kind of drug use, with a focus on helping crack users become free of addiction. Community cafe and regular events. Self- or agency-referral. One-to-one and peer support. Youth project. Referrals where required. Call for details.
CODES: OL, DW, F, AD
Brixton Soup Kitchen
297-299 Coldharbour Lane,
SW9 8RP
07538 419514
Monday-Friday: 11am-3pm
Hot Meal.;
Hot Meal. 11am -3pm, Monday to Friday.
CODES: FF, F
Bromley Winter Night Shelter
c/o Bromley Council Homelessness Service, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley
BR1 3UH
0208 461 7721
21 November to 15 March
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-7am
(closed during Crisis, 23-30 Dec.);
18+, mixed, beds for 12, dry, no-smoking, priority to local connection. Contact Bromley Council Homelessness Team or agency for local connection, or shelter (bromleyshelter@tbhs.co.uk) for other spaces.
CODES: AH, F
CARIS Islington Churches Cold Weather Shelter
The Annexe, St Mellitus Church, Tollington Park
N4 3AG
020 7281 5200, http://bit.ly/1L1wPnp
Free night shelter, food, showers and a safe place to sleep. Phone after completing and emailing a 1-page registration form to info@carisislington.org. 15 guests; 18+, dry. Opens in January; dates and times to be confirmed.
CODES: AD, BS, BE, CL, FF, F, IT, L, OL
Carpenters Café
Carpenters Estate Community Hall, 17 Doran Walk (enter from Carpenters Rd), Stratford
E15 2JL
07932 661 089, http://bit.ly/2jSgnhK
Tuesday: 10am-12pm
(food, drinks, clothes, books, toiletries, showers);
Aims "To show the love of Christ in practical ways to the homeless, elderly and anyone needing a helping hand, and to encourage and support the homeless into making better life choices".
CODES: BS, BE, CL, DW, FF, F, SF
Catalyst Night Shelter (Ahava Community)
01708 755 321, https://bit.ly/2rl3Nfu
Monday-Sunday: 6pm-8:15am;
Year-round night shelter for 20 people, 18+. Self- and agency referrals, inc prison and probation services. No drugs, alcohol.
CODES: F, AH
Chelsea Methodist Church Pastoral Care
155a Kings Rd
SW3 5TX
020 7352 9305, http://bit.ly/ywMwR
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-2pm;
Lunch is served upstairs but staff or volunteers bring meals downstairs to those with limited mobility.
CODES: CL, F
Churches Foodbank (Newham)
020 8555 9880; 020 8534 1164, http://bit.ly/1Q7JojB
Tuesday: 9am-11am
(St Paul & St James, Maryland Rd, Stratford, E15 1JL);
Thursday: 1pm-3pm
(Woodgrange Baptist Ch, Romford Rd, E7 8AA);
All applications for food must be accompanied by a referral from an independent agent (e.g. a doctor, a social worker or support worker, a school or nursery, a Job Centre).
CODES: AD, BS, FF, F
Colchester Emergency Night Shelter
39-41 Alexandra Road, Colchester, Essex
CO3 3DF
01206 549885; 01206 805324, http://bit.ly/1upiWoT
Monday-Saturday: 7:15pm-9am;
Sunday: 12:30pm-9am;
Temporary accommodation, respite & support for single homeless people 18+. Signposting, help with permanent accommodation, benefits & health.
CODES: AH, BA, BS, BE, ET, F, IT, L, TS
Community of Sant'Egidio
0753 1597364, http://bit.ly/2HPUbQc
Saturday: 4pm-4:30pm
(hot drinks & sandwiches at the Carmelite Priory, Pitt Street W8 4JH);
Saturday: 4pm-6pm
(last Sat of the month – 3-course meal in the Carmelite Priory, details: https://www.santegidio.org.uk/our-cup-of-tea);
The Community of Sant'Egidio is a lay movement wanting to spread the Gospel by building bridges between people. They welcome anyone struggling in London to come for food, hot drinks and good company.
CODES: F, LF
Crisis Christmas
66 Commercial Street
E1 6LT
0300 636 1967, http://bit.ly/SZPRH
Winter shelter/Crisis at Christmas:
23 December to 29 December
Monday: 11am-9pm;
Tuesday-Sunday: 9am-9pm;
Crisis at Christmas provides food, good cheer and great company. Take part in fun and relaxing activities and get one-to-one advice to find your way out of homelessness.
Day Centre addresses (23 – 29 December only: North London Day Centre (Westminster Kingsway College, 211 Grays Inn Row, WC1X 8RA), East London Day Centre (The City Academy, Hackney, Homerton Row, E9 6EA), West London Day Centre (Kensington Aldridge Academy, 1 Silchester Road, W10 6EX), South London Centre (City of London Academy, Lynton Road, SE1 5LA), and Croydon Centre (Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, 88 London Road, CR0 2TB).
CODES: AH, AD, BS, BE, CL, DT, ET, FF, IT, OL, LF, FC, MH, MS, MD, DW, LA, F, A, TS
Croydon Churches Floating Shelter
Various churches
07752 272481, https://bit.ly/2Edb49r
Winter shelter (not during Crisis Christmas):
01 November to March
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8am
(will close late March but date not finalised);
Local referrals from local agencies via Croydon Reach (020 7870 8855); Croydon SNAP Team (020 8760 5498); Crisis Skylight (020 3848 1700) providing showers and offers training for employment/help with benefits; Turnaround (020 8760 5530). Agencies should phone 8am-4pm to check vacancies. 14 bed spaces.
CODES: AH, F, BA, BS
Faith in Action (Homelessness Project Merton)
Salvation Army Citadel, 109 Kingston Road, South Wimbledon
SW19 3JR
07843 280 419, http://bit.ly/1KW4rQ3
Wednesday & Friday: 10am-3pm;
Drop-in for rough sleepers, and for people who are vulnerably housed, socially excluded, vulnerable or isolated, and for those with addiction issues. Benefits advice most Wednesdays. Advocacy, alcohol and drug advice. A listening ear, breakfast, lunch, teas and coffees.
CODES: AH, AD, A, BA, BS, CL, C, DW, F, L, OL, LF
FareShare
Unit 7, Deptford Trading Estate, Blackhorse Road
SE8 5HY
020 7394 2468, http://bit.ly/1B8MdIU
Redistributes surplus fresh food. Works with local charities, companies and volunteers to improve the health and well being of vulnerable people.
CODES: F
Glass Door Night Shelters Wandsworth
020 7351 4948, https://bit.ly/1Gs26vG
05 November to 07 April
Monday-Sunday: 8pm-7am;
30 spaces, 18+, separate areas for women. For self-referral, phone Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm to check vacancies. Waiting list registration by phone or via www.glassdoor.org.uk/.
CODES: AH, F
Hare Krishna Food for All (Caversham road)
Caversham Road
NW5 2BU
Monday-Saturday: 12pm-1pm
- Free vegetarian meal;
Free vegetarian meal
CODES: FF, F
Holy Trinity Brompton
Queen's Gate (St Augustine's)
SW7 5LP
020 7590 8248, https://bit.ly/2uXdzpB
Wednesday: 9am-12pm;
Wed only: 9am–12:00pm. Glass Door casework support, Crosslight debt advice, computers/printers, clothing repairs and pastoral support.
Appointment only - book on arrival.
Breakfast & clothing available to those with an appointment with one of these services.
CODES: MH, BA, CA, FF, F, IT, OL, OW, CL
Homeless Action in Barnet (HAB)
36b Woodhouse Road
N12 0RG
020 8446 8400, http://bit.ly/1pMiYI2
Monday-Friday: 12pm-3pm
(free breakfast until 10.30, cheap meal - £1.50 - 12.00-1.30);
Works together as equals with people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to enable them to take control of their lives, obtain a suitable home and maintain their tenancy.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, BS, CL, F, TS
HOPE Worldwide UK – ODAAT
The Chambers, St.Mark’s Church, 337 Kennington Park Road
SE11 4PW
02036594809, https://bit.ly/1w2tdfI
One Day At A Time (ODAAT) is a quasi-residential men only (18+) rehab. 12 steps, counselling and psychotherapy are employed in a loving community to transform from chaos to constructive living. Services for people on the scheme include one to one counselling, yoga, community meetings, psychotherapy, relapse prevention and life skills, group therapy and aftercare, family contact and recreation.
CODES: BA, CA, C, DA, DT, EF, EO, F, FF, IT, L, MH
Islington Centre for Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Cross Street Baptist Church, 16 -18 Cross St
N1 2BG
020 7354 9946, http://bit.ly/1RsnF5f
Monday: 11am-4:30pm
Online only;
Tuesday: 11am-4:30pm
Online only;
Wednesday: 11am-4:30pm
Online only;
Wednesday: 11am-2pm
In-person at the centre;
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Online only;
Friday: 1:30pm-3pm
Online only;
Offer online and in-person services
Practical help, education & art classes.
CODES: AD, CL, ET, F, IT, LF
JCT
83 Margaret street (Marylebone Passage)
W1W 8TB
07719828267
Monday-Friday: 8am-1pm
Services: Showers (Booked in advance) also emergency showers.
Takeaway Food:;
JCT - Joining Communities Together
To book an appointment, contact us on: 07719828267
JCT is a registered charity running services for people experiencing and facing homelessness in London and the Midlands. Our vision is to join communities together by bridging the gap between the crisis someone finds themselves in and the journey towards a place to call home.
Casework support around housing, benefits, immigration, Health & Wellbeing
Ladies group, sit in breakfast, (To be booked in advance).
Alternatively, you can meet us during the Chalk Farm Salvation Army meal on Monday & Wednesday evening between 6pm till 8pm to see us and book an appointment.
CODES: F, BS, BA, AH, MS, MH, FF, LA, TS
Merton Winter Night Shelter
YMCA LSW Wimbledon, 200 The Broadway
SW19 1RY
020 8544 6697, https://bit.ly/2PdfGh3
26 November to 11 March
Monday-Sunday: 6:30pm-8:30am;
Self- and agency referrals, most from Faith in Action Homeless Project. Online referral form: https://bit.ly/2OMyusa. Info:
mertonnightshelter@gmail.com 18+, dry, mixed, 12 spaces.
CODES: FF, F, AH
Middle Lane Methodist Church
2E Lightfoot Road
N8 7JN
Monday: 6:30pm-8pm
Hot food, snacks and drinks;
We prepare hot food, snacks and drinks to anyone who needs it, every Monday evening from 6.30 - 8pm
Based near Crouch End in North London
Middle Lane Methodist Church is a vibrant and growing all-age church serving Crouch End and Hornsey. Offering free food Monday evenings.
CODES: F, FF
Order of Malta Soup Kitchen
Crypt of St James's Spanish Place Church, 22 George St
W1U 3QY
Thursday: 7:45pm-9pm;
Wednesday: 6:15am-7:45am
(breakfast club, Challoner Room, 24 Golden Square W1F 9JR);
Thursday: 7:30pm-9pm
(café, St James’s, Spanish Place, W1U 3QY);
Hot food, free food, some clothing.
CODES: CL, FF, F
Positive East
159 Mile End Road, Stepney
E1 4AQ
020 7791 2855, http://bit.ly/1th8WzX
Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm;
Pre-Covid-19 did HIV testing. Still offers Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV in E London.
Option 1 psychological help.
Option 2 advice line on housing & benefits.
Option 3 sexual health questions.
Please see website for full list of services operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
CODES: MH, AD, BA, CA, C, F, IT, MS, OW, SH
Providence Row
The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street
E1 7SA
020 7375 0020, http://bit.ly/1rvpkcW
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(needle exchange - closed 12.30–1.30pm);
Monday: 10am-11:30am
(men's group);
Monday: 2pm-3pm
(yoga);
Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pm
(homeopathy);
Tuesday: 11:30am-12:30pm
(relaxation skills);
Tuesday: 2pm-3:30pm
(women's group);
Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm
(peer support, addictions);
Thursday: 11am-1pm
(art & wellbeing);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(Breaking Free Online- computer assisted therapy);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(self-harming support group);
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(mental health drop-in);
Helps people of all backgrounds to an independent and fulfilled life away from homelessness & exclusion. They address not only users' immediate needs, but also the underlying issues and causes of their homelessness and exclusion. Download the timetable for their learning and wellbeing programme (https://bit.ly/2FXNYor). Most of their facilities are step-free. Services in Romanian and Polish.
CODES: MH, AC, BA, BS, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, F, IT, NE
Redbridge Assessment Centre
16 York Road, Ilford
IG1 3AD
020 8911 7470, http://bit.ly/1KXpqBX
Sunday-Thursday: 7:30am-8:45am;
Friday & Saturday: 7:30pm-9:15am;
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm
(office hours);
Services only for people staying at the shelter. Some classes for residents and ex-residents only - ring first. Referral only from Redbridge Housing Team.
CODES: AH, A, AC, BS, BE, CL, DW, ET, F, IT, LS, MS, LF
Refettorio Felix at St Cuthbert's Centre
The Philbeach Hall, 51 Philbeach Gardens, Earl’s Court
SW5 9EB
020 7835 1389
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2pm
Take-away and sit-in lunch available.;
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Mental health advice on 07928 831372.;
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 12pm-2pm
Housing advice;
Wednesday: 12pm-2pm
NHS nurse available;
St. Cuthbert's Centre is a 30-year-old charity that was joined by Refettorio Felix in 2017 through a collaboration with Chef Massimo Bottura’s non-profit organisation Food for Soul, creating the current Refettorio Felix at St. Cuthbert’s Centre.
CODES: FF, F, BS, AD, MH, OW, AH
Selby food hub
Selby Centre, Selby Road, Tottenham
N17 8JL
Tuesday: 2pm-4pm;
Thursday: 5pm-8pm;
Offering a food bank for non-perishable foods and sometimes other food donations.
CODES: FF, F
St Ignatius Church
27 High Rd, Stamford Hill
N15 6ND
Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm
Hot meal eaten outside.;
Directions: next to church through car park.
CODES: F, FF
St John the Evangelist Church
Brownswood Park, Queen’s Drive
N4 2LW
020 8809 6111
Tuesday & Sunday: 8am-12am
- Food Bank;
Sunday: 8am-12am
- Hot Lunch;
Tuesday: 6:30pm-6:30pm
- Soup Kitchen;
CODES: CL, F, FF
St John The Evangelist Church (Duncan Terrace)
39 Duncan Terrace
N1 8AL
020 7226 3277
Sunday: 3pm-4pm
- Free food (sandwiches and tea) for homeless people;
Free food (sandwiches and tea). Clothing available sometimes.
CODES: FF, F, CL
St Laurence’s Larder
Christ Church, 169 Willesden Lane, Brondesbury Park
NW6 7BG
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-1:30pm
for soup, pasta or sandwiches & pudding;
CODES: FF, F
St Patrick's Open House Soho
21a Soho Square
W1D 4NR
020 7437 2010
Monday, Friday, Saturday: 8:30am-9am
Breakfast Club;
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7pm-7:30pm
Open House evening meal;
Breakfast Club
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30am
Indoor seated service with limited capacity, first come first served
Limited showers also available.
Open House evening meal
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7pm
Indoor seated service with limited capacity, ticket holders only
Tickets for the week available on Mondays at 1:30pm from Sutton Row entrance
CODES: F, BS
St Stephens Church (Streetlytes)
1 Coverdale Road
W12 8JJ
Monday: 5pm-6pm
dinner served at 6pm;
Our drop in offers a free hot meal, friendship and donated items. They are open access to anyone who is homeless or vulnerably housed, or who can't afford the pay for both food and housing costs.
CODES: FF, F
Street Souls - Emmaus Greenwich2
Coombe House, 226 Elmley Street, Plumstead
SE18 7NN
1st and 3rd Friday of each month between 7:30 - 9pm at St Stephen's Church, Rochester Row, SW1P 1LE
Twice a month Street Souls offers support to anyone in need. We offer food, clothing and other items, a listening ear and signposting to local organisations.
CODES: F, CL, AD, OL
Streets2Homes
2a Wych Elm, Harlow, Essex
CM20 1QP
01279 430011, http://bit.ly/2IuUuTB
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-2pm
(day centre - breakfast from 8.45);
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(appointments);
Social contact and access to housing and employment advice, health services, food & clothing, and general guidance. Links with a wide range of agencies and organisations to access appropriate help. The day centre provides shower facilities, clean clothes, food etc. as well as advice, support and practical help. Ring or email streets2homes@streets2homes.co.uk for more info.
CODES: AH, AD, CL, F, MS, OL, BS
The Connection at St Martin in the Fields
12 Adelaide Street
WC2N 4HW
020 7766 5544, https://bit.ly/2OBeaWa
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-1pm;
Wednesday: 9am-12:30pm;
Saturday: 9am-1pm
(invite only);
Day and night centre, outreach for rough sleepers, skills training and career advice, activity programmes and specialist support for complex needs. For people aged 16+. Visit website to see their wide range of services.
CODES: MH, AH, A, AC, BA, BS, CA, CL, DW, ET, F, FC, IT, MS, MD, OW, SF
The Hub
101a Pears Road, Hounslow
TW3 1SS
020 8569 5359, http://bit.ly/Nz4wF
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-12pm
(drop-in);
Low-cost coffee and tea.
CODES: F
The Margins Project
19b Compton Terrace
N1 2UN
020 7704 9050, http://unionchapel.org.uk
Monday & Wednesday: 11am-2pm;
Showers, clothes, food. Advice on health, housing, money & legal issues. Also therapy, job club & English tuition.
CODES: AH, BS, DA, F, LA, C
The Passage
St Vincent's Centre, Carlisle Place
SW1P 1NL
020 7592 1850, https://bit.ly/1ytlkND
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(for rough sleepers);
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2pm
(lunch);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm
(appointments);
Monday-Friday: 4:30pm-6pm
(verified rough sleepers);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-12pm;
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Closed between 12 and 1pm for essential cleaning.
For people aged 25+.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BA, CA, CL, DW, ET, F, FC, IT, MS, TS
The Salvation Army (Chalk Farm)
10-16 Haverstock Hill
NW3 2XY
020 7485 1605, http://bit.ly/1Q8MIMk
Monday: 6pm-8pm;
Open drop-in.
CODES: BS, F
The Salvation Army Redbridge Cold Weather Shelter
c/o Salvation Army, St Mary's Road, Ilford
IG1 1QX
020 8514 3283 (referrals), https://bit.ly/2nsqeMI
12 November to June
Monday-Sunday: 8pm-7am;
Referrals (verified rough sleepers) via Welcome Project, Ilford: 0208 514 3283. 28 bed spaces. No readmission.
CODES: FF, F
The Shelter Project (Hounslow)
c/o Brentford Free Church, Boston Manor Road, Brentford
TW8 8DW
07804 654 510
December to March
Monday-Sunday: 8pm-7:30am;
Age 21+; men only; beds for 14. Medium- to high support needs, asylum seekers, NRPF. Referral via Partnership Hounslow (addictions service), Refugee Action, Street Legal West, Olive Branch Homeless Drop-in Hounslow. Office open 10am-5pm.
CODES: AH, FF, F
The Tab
Shoreditch Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3 Godfrey Place
E2 7NT
020 7739 3076, http://bit.ly/1zLUArx
Friday: 9am-12pm;
Offers support and friendship to people experiencing homelessness, and alcohol and drug addiction.
CODES: DW, F
Treasures Foundation
07950 585 947, http://bit.ly/2ymbru9
Open 24-7
Monday-Sunday: 7am-7am;
Treasures Foundation helps female ex-offenders and former addicts with a home and support. By referral only – please contact your key worker.
"We provide housing each day, every day".
Open 24-7
email: mandy@treasuresfoundation.org
CODES: MH, AH, F
Trinity Homeless Support Cafe (SW17)
Holy Trinity Church, Tooting Bec
SW17 7RH
Trinity Homeless Support Cafe, https://www.holytrinityuppertooting.org.uk/helpinginthecommunity.htm
Monday: 2pm-4pm
Hot Food;
Drop-in and advice for rough sleepers.
Hot food Mondays, 2-4pm.
On Mondays we host with Western Lodge a support café for those who are homeless or in danger of homelessness. Our weekly drop-in service will help individuals with support in housing and winter night shelters. The drop-in will also help you with universal credit applications, health advice and access to a NHS nurse.
CODES: F, FF, AH
Upper Holloway Baptist Church (Archway Drop-In Centre)
11 Tollington Way
N7 6RG
020 7272 2104, http://bit.ly/2Y3mh2T
Monday: 10am-12pm
(sandwiches, soups, drinks);
Food (light snacks, tea, soup, sandwiches), a change of clothes and somewhere to spend time. Some counselling, advice and information available. Charge of ?1 for food.
CODES: CL, F, LF
Webber Street (London City Mission)
6-8 Webber Street
SE1 8QA
020 7928 1677, https://bit.ly/2vPkv9n
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-12pm;
Saturday: 9am-12pm;
List for showers taken on Monday (1 shower per week per male guest). Short Bible talk each morning - prayer and other spiritual help offered. Closed first Wednesday of each month. Not step-free.
CODES: MH, BS, CL, F, MS, OL, LF
Whitechapel Mission
212 Whitechapel Road
E1 1BJ
020 7247 8280, http://bit.ly/mDSOe
: 6am-11am
The Mission daycentre. Free breakfast 8-10am.;
The Mission daycentre is open Mon-Sun from 6am.
Free breakfast 8-10am. We have take-away food parcels and clothing parcels.
Men’s showers, 7am-10am Mon-Fri
Men’s Clothing, 7am-10am Mon-Fri
Women’s showers, 6am-10am Mon-Fri
Advice centre, 8am-3pm Mon-Fri
Computer suite, 8am-3pm Mon-Fri
CODES: AH, A, B, BA, BS, BE, CL, C, DA, DW, F, IT, MS, OL, TS
Women’s Environmental Network WEN (Tower Hamlets)
Visit website for list provided by Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) with all the Tower Hamlets food banks and other community support since Covid-19.
CODES: F
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester
OL2 6EU
0161 624 9984, http://bit.ly/2K062Ob
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
The UK's first 'homeless-friendly' hospice. 24-hour helpline: 0161 785 5635. "Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses in a peaceful and homely environment. Our healthcare focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients."
CODES: C, MS, B, BS, BE, ET, FF, FC, F, IT
Crossreach (Head Office)
Charis House, 47 Milton Road East, Edinburgh
EH15 2SR
01316572000, https://bit.ly/2t3aNyc
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-4:45pm;
Care and support for people with addictions or mental health problems.
CODES: MH, AH, A, B, DA, FF, F, MS, SH, LF
Glasgow City Mission
20 Crimea Street, Glasgow
G2 8PW
0141 221 2630, http://bit.ly/2rlhWZm
Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm
Breakfast, lunch & dinner - see times for meals.;
Open Monday – Friday
Drop In: 10am – 4:30pm, 6 – 7:30pm
Lunch: 1 – 3pm, Dinner: 6 – 7:30pm.
Our Urban café is open for music lessons and college classes. We are also working with some guests to get them into employment. Our counselling service is operating in Crimea Street and some activities continue online. Nursery open.
CODES: MH, AH, A, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, FC, IT, LF, OL, OW, TS, SF, EF, EO, F, MS, AD
Glasgow East Alcohol Awareness Project
51 Trondra Place, Glasgow
G34 9AX
0141 773 1222, http://bit.ly/2KJcYmj
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Counselling, groupwork, peer mentoring, recovery cafes, where you can take part in a wide range of activities, and much more for people recovering from alcohol addiction. Weekly women's group. Phone for information. You can self-refer or get your key worker to refer you.
CODES: A, AC, IT, LF, F
Lodging House Mission
35 East Campbell St, Glasgow
G1 5DT
0141 552 0285, http://bit.ly/2gCohLQ
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-10am
(Free breakfast);
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2pm
(Free lunch);
Friday: 12pm-1:30pm
(Free Lunch);
We are a day centre for the homeless, socially isolated, and vulnerable, based in the East End of Glasgow. We have an Intervention Worker who provides a range of services including emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. In addition to that we also provide a suite of activities which is constantly reviewed to ensure they are the most appropriate/enjoyable for our client group.
CODES: AH, AD, B, BA, BS, CA, CL, C, DT, ET, FF, F, FC, IT, LS, MD, SH, TS, EO
N.E. Recovery Community
The Nazarene Church, 12-14 Burgher Street, Parkhead, Glasgow
G31 4TB
0141 554 5235, https://www.northeastrecoverycommunity-glasgow.co.uk/
Wednesday: 12pm-4:30pm;
Six venues across Glasgow North East
Offers individuals recovering from addiction and their family a safe and friendly environment to meet. Various groups and complimentary therapies such as Recovery Meetings, CA meetings and Acu-Detox.
CODES: F, A, DW, LF, AC
Niddry St Wellbeing Centre (Salvation Army)
25 Niddry Street, Edinburgh
EH1 1LG
0131 523 1060, https://bit.ly/31J2IyL
Monday-Friday: 10am-11:15am;
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-12:45pm;
Cafe space, various activities, shower facilities, one-to-one support, psychosocial group, crisis intervention.
Café: Mon-Fri: 10am-11:15, 11:30-12:45 – usually open all day – limited numbers due to Covid
Mon – Women’s group 1:15
Tues – Men’s group 1:15
Wed – Café clinic, access to GP 2pm
Thurs – Psychosocial group 1:15
Fri – Arty Farty Fridays 1:15
Access to 1-to-1 support 10am-12:45
Needle exchange – all day access Mon-Fri
CODES: AD, BA, BS, BE, CL, FF, F, L, MS
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church
170 Queen's Drive, Glasgow
G42 8QZ
0141 423 3654, http://bit.ly/1NWzIc0
Thursday: 10am-12pm
(food bank - 170 Queens Dr);
Saturday: 5pm-6pm
(free food - 170 Queens Dr);
Tuesday: 12pm-1pm
(hot meal - 170 Queens Dr);
Church where everyone is someone and everyone is valued regardless of past, or present situation, where self-belief is nurtured and where everyone is loved unconditionally. Please call first in morning for details.
CODES: FF, F, SF
Queen’s Park Govanhill Parish Church
170 Queen's Drive, Glasgow
G42 8QZ
0141 423 3654, https://qpgpc.com/contact-us/
Sunday: 5pm-6pm
- free meal, toiletries, clothing.;
Church were everyone is someone and everyone is valued regardless of past, or present situation, where self-belief is nurtured and where everyone is loved unconditionally.
During lockdown this has been a take-away service and a full sit-down meal will resume when possible.
CODES: F, FF
Recovery Empowers North East Women (RENEW)
Calton Heritage & Learning Centre, 423 Londen Road, Glasgow
G40 1AG
0141 550 9573, http://bit.ly/2GfGT0Q
Friday: 12pm-2pm;
Women-only recovery service. Recovery session, Zumba, massage, arts & crafts or beauty therapy, soup/sandwiches, hot drinks.
CODES: F, AC, A, DW
Rock Trust (Albany St)
55 Albany St, Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
0345 222 1425, https://bit.ly/1DEgD4k
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-5pm
(drop-in 9.00-12.00);
Monday: 4pm-7pm
(cooking group);
Tuesday & Wednesday: 4pm-7pm
(drop-in);
Advises, educates and supports young people. Enables them to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive and healthy transition to adulthood, while avoiding or moving on from homelessness. Not SF.
CODES: MH, AH, BS, CL, C, FF, F, IT, L, TS
Sunday Social (SS)
GlasgowKelvin College, Easterhouse Campus, 1200 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow
G34 9HZ
Sunday: 11am-3pm;
Sandwiches and soup. Limitless free tea and coffee. Recovery meeting, massage, leisure activities, counselling, meditation. Children's play area.
CODES: A, DW, LF, F, FF, IT, C
The Marie Trust
32 Midland Street, Glasgow
G1 4PR
0141 221 0169 (option 2), https://www.themarietrust.org
Monday-Friday: 7:30pm-11pm
(food collection);
Day service for people affected by homelessness/poverty. Offers low-cost breakfast and lunch, as well as a range of classes and activities. Call for activities. Most services currently suspended - Free food avaialble on weeknights.
CODES: AC, BA, BS, BE, CA, CL, C, F, FC, MS, OL, OW, TS
The Salvation Army (East Adam Street)
1 East Adam Street, Edinburgh
EH8 9TF
0131 667 4313, http://bit.ly/2JCw9eW
Friday: 12:30pm-12:30pm
(fortnightly lunch club);
Wednesday: 7pm-9:15pm
(choir & band practice);
Thursday: 10am-1pm
(debt & employability drop-in);
Friendly church. Weekly job club and fortnightly lunch club - call for details.
CODES: AH, A, BA, CL, ET, FF, F, SF
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