
Hostel residents dig in
A gardening project has paused for the winter after nine successful weeks. People experiencing homelessness have enjoyed a weekly two-hour gardening session at their hostel with community gardening group Incredible Edible. The sessions will start… [Read More]

Grant supports veterans
On Armistice Day, people come together to remember those who have sacrificed themselves in conflict. As we remember those who were lost, we are also glad to offer support to veterans across the country. We… [Read More]

Dutch students help rough sleepers
International guests also made their mark during World Homeless Week. Church Homeless Trust was pleased to run a workshop with a group of students visiting London from the Van Lodenstein school in Holland. The students… [Read More]

World Homeless Week – Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, or held activities for World Homeless Week. More than 80 churches and individuals ordered information packs in order to hold services, fundraisers, and talks for this… [Read More]

World Homeless Week begins
World Homeless Week begins this Sunday 6 October. The week will be marked by fundraising across the UK, including at Network Rail stations, where volunteers will be taking donations. On World Homeless Day, 10 October,… [Read More]

“I can begin a new life”
Joe struggled with alcohol and drugs for most of his life. He wanted to change, especially after becoming involved with gangs. He told us his story. “I previously lived in Doncaster and moved to enter… [Read More]

“It was like magic”
When Norah was kicked out by her dad, she went to stay with her step-dad. When he kicked her out too, she was forced to sleep rough. She lost all hope for her future. It… [Read More]

Music therapy supports high-needs residents
Music is an important way to support people with complex physical or mental health needs to have new experiences. Music therapy was provided for residents of a specialist support centre for homeless people, which houses… [Read More]

World Homeless Week volunteers needed
World Homeless Week is fast approaching and there’s still plenty of time to take part. At the beginning of September, we will distribute World Homeless Week packs to organisations, churches, and communities that have applied… [Read More]

Suffrage centenary commemorated with mosaic
Homeless women have created a mosaic for the hundredth anniversary of the Women’s Vote. To commemorate the centenary of women’s suffrage in the UK, a mosaic was designed and built by residents of Queen Mary’s… [Read More]