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  • Leyla's Story

    Leyla, 19, is about to embark on a degree in history and politics at the University of Cambridge. She’s been living in our Creekside Foyer hostel in Greenwich for the past year and has faced some challenging personal circumstances - but she hasn’t let that hold her back. Read more

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Leyla's Story

Leyla, 19, is about to embark on a degree in history and politics at the University of Cambridge. She’s been living in our Creekside Foyer hostel in Greenwich for the past year and has faced some challenging personal circumstances - but she hasn’t let that hold her back. Read more

Published: 7th November, 2019

Updated: 14th November, 2019

Author: Alexander Green

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Jamie's Story

Devastated after losing his job, family and home, Jamie ended up on the streets in Christmas 2017. After bouncing between services, he was housed in our supported accommodation in Lewisham. Less than a year later, Jamie was supported into his own bungalow by us. Read more

Published: 18th July, 2019

Updated: 7th November, 2019

Author: Alexander Green

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Michael's Story

After his marriage broke down, Michael found himself living on his brother’s sofa and began suffering from depression. But with support from our community support service – and gaining his first permanent home in 18 years - he found himself again. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2018

Updated: 14th February, 2019

Author: Alexander Green

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John's story

After experiencing addiction for ten years, John turned his life around. He's now taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise vital funds for SHP. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2017

Author: Brittany Maher-Kirk

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Stacie's story

Stacie lived with her grandmother from a young age, so it was a big shock when she passed away. After suffering mental health issues and becoming homeless, our supported housing service helped her to find her feet. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2017

Updated: 20th September, 2017

Author: Stephen Rylance

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Rashna's story

"My partner is Christian, and I am Muslim – so we had a lot of problems. We were not allowed to marry, and couldn’t stay in Syria. It was too dangerous for us." Read more

Published: 5th July, 2017

Updated: 5th September, 2017

Author: Brittany Maher-Kirk

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Shobha's story

"Since I started tending these allotments my depression has vanished...the senses that I thought had died have been revived." Read more

Published: 7th June, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2017

Author: Brittany Maher-Kirk

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Lisa's story

"If you’re dual diagnosis no one takes you in; the mental health services say the problem is addiction, the addiction services say you need to fix your mental health." Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 12th November, 2018

Author: Brittany Maher-Kirk

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Elaine's story

"It was when an ex-editor of Vogue bought one of my creations that I knew my life was changing….I thought, ‘Oh yes! This is it!’" Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 7th November, 2019

Author: Brittany Maher-Kirk

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Jamie's story

"I felt like I was too old to change direction. I’ve always had a confidence in the kitchen that I didn’t have in other areas of my life." Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 5th September, 2017

Author: Brittany Maher-Kirk

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  • Homelessness isn't just for Christmas

    Homelessness isn't just for Christmas. We support homeless Londoners 365 days a year, helping them break the cycle of homelessness.

  • Fundraising This Christmas

    Round up your friends, family, colleagues or classmates to fundraise for SHP this Christmas.

  • Homelessness isn't just for Christmas (Summer)

    Homelessness isn't just for Christmas. Let's make sure it's not for life.

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    Homelessness isn't just for Christmas. Let's make sure it's not for life.

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    We are Single Homeless Project (SHP), a London-wide charity working to prevent homelessness and help vulnerable and socially excluded people to transform their lives.

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    Each day our work restores hope to homeless and vulnerable people with nowhere else to turn.

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    Could you volunteer your time, skills and talents to help homeless and vulnerable people to transform their lives?

  • Supported accommodation

    Our hostels and supported housing are a lifeline for homeless people who are at a point in their lives where they would struggle to live independently.

  • A homelessness crisis

    Homelessness has no place in 21st century London – yet we are in the grip of a homeless crisis.

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    Find out what services we provide in each London borough.

  • In from the cold: how to help rough sleepers this winter

    With rough sleeping in London on the rise, it’s easy to feel helpless – but you can make a difference.

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    Our values

    Our values inspire and challenge us as an organisation. They underpin the work and behaviour of everyone at SHP, from how we work with clients and each other, to the decision making of the Board and the Executive Management Team.

  • Multiple and complex needs

    People with multiple needs can find themselves in a downward spiral, living chaotic lives and experiencing poverty, stigma and discrimination.

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