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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

  • Matthew's story

    Matthew's story

    Matthew, 35, found himself lost in in a cycle of prison and homelessness when he moved to London from Yorkshire ten years ago. He is now living in one of our cold weather shelters in Kings Cross and is determined to get his life back on track. Read more

  • Jacqui's story

    Jacqui's story

    Jacqui, 41, was staying with her father when she got in trouble with the law, had to move out and found herself with nowhere to go. After a short stay in a night shelter, she was supported in one of Redbridge hostels before we worked with her to find a place to call home. Read more

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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: 15th August, 2022

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, he’s excited to experience life to the fullest. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2022

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: 4th July, 2022

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: 15th March, 2022

Author: James Fisher

Gulam's story

Gulam's story

Gulam, 43, is ready to learn. He’s set his sights on maths, computing and language skills, but if there were more hours in the day, he would do more. Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: James Fisher

Jason's story

Jason's story

When Jason, 50, left his family home after his relationship ended, he became tangled up in the system that was meant to support him. This is how we helped him find his way out. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2021

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Deepti Bahal

Blaise's story

Blaise's story

When Blaise, 24, had to leave home, he was forced onto the streets. He turned his life around with the help of Single Homeless Project. Today he is living independently and working his dream job in a boxing gym. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2021

Updated: 8th March, 2022

Author: Deepti Bahal

Hany's story

Hany's story

After his mother died, Hany had nowhere to go and was forced into homelessness. We've helped him build his life back up. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2021

Updated: 23rd February, 2022

Author: Alexander Green

Khalida's story

Khalida's story

With support from Single Homeless Project, Khalida has been able to flourish, build her confidence and look towards a better future. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2021

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Author: Alexander Green

Charlotte's story

Charlotte's story

When we first met Charlotte, she was battling a crisis in every direction. Now she's planning for a positive future. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2021

Updated: 8th March, 2022

Author: Alexander Green

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  • How to help someone rough sleeping in the heat

    How to help someone rough sleeping in the heat

    When the weather’s scorching, we stay indoors and cool off in the shade. But what happens if you can’t do that? This is the devastating reality for Londoners who rough sleep on our city streets. They’re at risk of sunburn, dehydration, sunstroke and more. No one should live like this. We all have a part to play in stopping it.

  • 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.

  • End Homelessness in Camden

    End Homelessness in Camden

  • What do you know about homelessness in London?

    What do you know about homelessness in London?

    Homelessness in London is on the rise. Find out the key facts we think you should know and what we are doing to address them.

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  • When will the results of the London Marathon 2022 ballot be announced?

    When will the results of the London Marathon 2022 ballot be announced?

    There is a free public ballot for the 2022 event and the results will be announced on Monday 14th March. But fear not, if you are unsuccessful you can always grab a charity space with Single Homeless Project. Every pound you raise will ensure that Londoners experiencing homelessness get the support they deserve.

  • 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.

  • How we transform lives

    How we transform lives

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

  • Volunteer vacancies

    Volunteer vacancies

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

  • 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.

  • Swim Serpentine 2022

    Swim Serpentine 2022

    Jump in and join Single Homeless Project for London’s premier open water swimming event - Swim Serpentine 2022. 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.

  • 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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Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life? If so, we'd love to stay in touch! Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Updated: 5th July, 2021

Author: Alexander Green

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