240 Project

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

Accumulate

Photography and art for young people in hostels. At the end of the project the photographs are sold and 40 per cent of the selling price goes to the photographer. One scholarship for creative & digital media course at Ravensbourne Uni. January to June. Please ring to check step-free access and dates/times. CODES: AC

Cardboard Citizens

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm; "theatre at its funniest, blackest, most daring and challenging best" - British Theatre Guide. Workshops at Crisis Skylight and hostels around London. Theatre, dance and music workshops. Individual support for workshop participants. Many online activities. CODES: AH, AD, CA, C, ET, MD, LF

Core Arts

Promotes the artistic and creative abilities of people who experience severe and enduring mental health problems. Not free, but accept Direct Payments or Personal Budgets. Face to face classes are back, go to website for timetable. CODES: MD, LF

Haringey Recovery Service

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm; Works with individuals in recovery from drug & alcohol misuse. Holistic approach, with continued support, equipping people with the skill for self-development. CODES: AD, A, AC, BA, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, LF, MD, OL, OW, SH, TS, LA, EO, SF

Open Cinema (National)

Community cinemas and filmmaking for homeless and excluded people. At venues across UK, Ireland and Finland. Choose films, make films, meet the experts. CODES: FF, LF

Solidarity Art Group

Tuesday: 2:30pm-4pm; CODES: AC

St Mungo's (was Broadway Day Centre)

Monday: 10am-12pm (nurse & podiatry services); Wednesday & Friday: 10:30am-12pm (rough sleeper service); Wednesday: 10am-12pm (optician and once a month Hep C clinic); Thursday: 10am-12pm (nurse); Friday: 10am-12pm (acupuncture); The service has changed. Health services are available on a drop-in basis, as is access to the local outreach team. The recovery college offers courses such as music, art, IT, chi gung, script writing and Hearing Voices. Please call 020 8735 5833 for information on the prospectus. CODES: MH, AC, CL, ET, FC, MS, MD, OW

Streetwise Opera

Singing and acting workshops in homeless centres and arts centres in London, Nottingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Middlesbrough. No auditions, and sessions are free. Build confidence, meet people, learn new skills and have fun! Daily session on Zoom, see website. email: info@streetwiseopera.org CODES: MD

The Choir With No Name (London)

Thursday: 6:30pm-9pm; Choir for people who have experienced homelessness with upcoming gigs around London and further afield. No prior singing experience or talent required! Women particularly welcome. Turn up at rehearsal, or call 07464 928122/ email ryanburke@lookahead.org.uk if you'd like more info. CODES: FF, MD, LF

The Vision Organisation UK

Wednesday: 7pm-8pm (Lincoln's Inn Fields: food, drink, personal hygiene goods and offering help); Thursday: 7pm-9pm (drop-in: 3-course meal, clothes, books); CODES: B, CA, CL, FF

Turn a Corner Community Library (Quaker Social Action)

Community Library
Tuesday: 10:30am-12:30pm The American Church; Community Library
Wednesday: 5:30pm-8:30pm Lincolns Inn field; Community Library
Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm St Giles in the field; Turn a Corner is a mobile community library for people affected by homelessness in London. We provide books to everyone for free (no need to return) as well as reading glasses. Seasonal handouts of essential items also available. CODES: MD, LF, ET

Crisis Skylight (Edinburgh)

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm; Skylight is currently closed. If you are looking to access Crisis services in Edinburgh, please fill in the form online with your contact details and we will get back to you within 2 working days. Or please call or email edinburgh@crisis.org.uk CODES: AH, AC, ET, IT, MD, LF

Givin' it Laldie

Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-5pm; The Gorbals Community Choir is completely free, all music is taught by ear and you can choose where to sit - tunes, highs or lows! You don't have to have been in a choir before and they won't make you sing on your own. It's all about making friends and having fun. Sing for Life is a choir suitable for older adults, individuals with health problems or anyone who would enjoy a gentle, uplifting singing session. CODES: MD

Glasgow City Mission

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

Govanhill Baths

Monday-Sunday: 9:30am-5:30pm; Community and arts centre with regular programme of arts events including pottery classes and Rags2Riches upcycling classes.

Lodging House Mission

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

Right There (formerly YPeople)

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Right There walks alongside those who need support, to prevent them becoming homeless or separated from their loved ones. Rooted in the hearts of local communities across Scotland, our services help to: - Prevent homelessness through supportive and safe places to call home; - Help people become more independent with community-based support; - Improve people’s mental health and wellbeing through mentoring and counselling. CODES: MH, C, SF, EO, EF, AC, AH

The Art Factory

Tuesday: 1pm-4pm; For anyone who wants to draw, paint or try a new craft. You could be brand new to it or maybe you did it years ago and want to try again. CODES: AC

The Marie Trust

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