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  • Simon's story

    Simon's story

    When Simon was 21, he was forced out of his family home. We've helped him to transform his life, improving his mental health and starting his dream job. Read more

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John's story

John's story

When John, 57, arrived at one of our Islington hostels, he had all but given up hope. Now the streets feel like a distant memory, and he is learning to read and write. Read more

Published: 8th September, 2023

Updated: 16th November, 2023

Author: James Fisher

Malcom's story

Malcom's story

Malcolm had built a life for himself in Thailand - a house, car, partner, and job working in computer engineering. It all fell apart during the pandemic and Malcom was forced to live on our city’s streets for two months. Our St. Giles hostel has given him the stability and support he needed to get back on track. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2023

Updated: 16th November, 2023

Author: James Fisher

Kieran's story

Kieran's story

When Kieran arrived at one of our young people’s services, he brought with him a clear vision for his future. With a passion for aviation and a deep desire to become a pilot, he already had his sight set on the skies. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2023

Updated: 16th November, 2023

Author: James Fisher

Sandra's story

Sandra's story

Sandra arrived at one of our women’s only hostels in March 2022, having been homeless for five years and weighing only seven stone. With our support and Sandra’s resilience and determination, she's now reuniting with her family, and looking forward to life. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2023

Updated: 16th November, 2023

Author: James Fisher

Plum's story

Plum's story

When Plum arrive at our women’s only Respite Service, she had been rough sleeping and suffering from complex PTSD due to past family traumas. Despite facing immense barriers, she’s remained determined to fulfil her dreams, and with our help, she’s now on her way to independence. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2023

Author: James Fisher

Christopher's story

Christopher's story

Christopher ran a successful business for many years, but when the pandemic struck, his work dried up, his marriage broke down, and he was pushed into homelessness. We supported him into his own home. With a roof over his head, Christopher is positive about life and looking to work again. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2023

Updated: 16th November, 2023

Author: James Fisher

Ahmed's story

Ahmed's story

When Ahmed became homeless, it happened very quickly. He was kicked out of the family home and found himself unemployed after a terrible incident. We've supported him with a stable place to live and a route back into employment. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2022

Updated: 16th November, 2023

Author: James Fisher

Mitchell's story

Mitchell's story

For Mitchell, having his own space is important. After spending several years on the streets and in shared accommodation, we supported him into his own flat. Now with a place to call home, he’s excited to experience life to the fullest. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2022

Updated: 16th November, 2023

Author: James Fisher

Victor's story

Victor's story

Victor has used the support of Single Homeless Project to help him build a career in personal training and bodybuilding. With this help, he's proved that your past doesn't define you. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2022

Updated: 16th November, 2023

Author: James Fisher

Zowie's story

Zowie's story

After living a dangerous life on the streets for twenty years, Zowie is finally safe and secure in her own home. She was supported by Project Kali which is helping her fulfill her ambitions. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2022

Updated: 11th August, 2023

Author: James Fisher

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  • Why homelessness is not a lifestyle choice

    Why homelessness is not a lifestyle choice

    Suella Braverman recently described rough sleeping as a “lifestyle choice” when she defended her decision to restrict the use of tents by people sleeping rough.

  • How to help homeless people this winter?

    How to help homeless people this winter?

    We've made a list of 11 things you can do to help someone facing homelessness this winter.

  • How does racism and discrimination cause homelessness?

    How does racism and discrimination cause homelessness?

    People from black and ethnic backgrounds are more likely to be homeless, live in deprived neighbourhoods and poor quality homes. But why? Historical factors, specific policies, and social welfare drive inequality, and we need positive changes to address the balance.

  • Alexi's Story

    Alexi's Story

    "You can achieve whatever you want, as long as you put your mind to it. Nothing is out of your reach"

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  • How can you enter the 2023 London Marathon?

    How can you enter the 2023 London Marathon?

    Want to run the London Marathon in 2023? Here's how- there is a free public ballot for the 2023 event and if you are unsuccessful you can always grab a charity space with Single Homeless Project.

  • Map of our services

    Map of our services

    Use our interactive map to see where we work on the ground

  • Our mission, vision & values

    Our mission, vision & values

    Our mission, vision and values inspire and challenge us as an organisation.

  • Swim Serpentine 2023

    Swim Serpentine 2023

    Morning slots available! Jump in for London’s premier open water swimming event - Swim Serpentine 2023 on Saturday 16th September. Every pound you raise will help us lift more Londoners out of homelessness, for good.

  • Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE)

    Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE)

    The people we work with often have complex psychological and emotional needs. To address this, we use an approach known as PIE.

  • How we transform lives

    How we transform lives

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

  • Supported accommodation

    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.

  • Volunteer vacancies

    Volunteer vacancies

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

  • Our history

    Our history

    Single Homeless Project was founded by a group of homeless people in the mid-1970s. Today, 40 years on, we still try to look at the world through our clients’ eyes.

  • 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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Published: 7th December, 2017

Updated: 5th July, 2021

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