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  • 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 is currently living in one of our Redbridge hostels and is looking forward to moving into her own place soon. Read more

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Alexi's Story

Alexi's Story

Alexi, 18, won’t let anything get in the way of achieving her dreams. After becoming homeless at just 16, she moved into our Young People service in Greenwich and focused her energy into studying, recently receiving an offer from Oxford University. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2021

Updated: 24th March, 2021

Author: Alexander Green

Kenny and Alicia

Kenny and Alicia

Kenny and Alicia met at a church day centre six years ago and have been inseparable ever since. The love and friendship between them shines like a beacon and they’ve looked after each other through difficult times. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2021

Updated: 3rd March, 2021

Author: Deepti Bahal

Tomasz's Story

Tomasz's Story

Tomasz, 25, ended himself on the streets after he lost his job and flat during the pandemic. Now he's safe in our winter shelter and looking forward to a brighter future. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2021

Author: Alexander Green

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

Published: 20th January, 2021

Updated: 9th March, 2021

Author: Deepti Bahal

Chie's Story

Chie's Story

After a difficult childhood Chie, 20, is ready to make his mark on the world. He is studying carpentry and despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic he hasn’t stopped working towards his dream. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Deepti Bahal

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 is currently living in one of our Redbridge hostels and is looking forward to moving into her own place soon. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Deepti Bahal

Derege's Story

Derege's Story

Derege, 53, lost his job and his home when the pandemic struck. With nowhere to go, he found himself on the streets. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2020

Updated: 9th March, 2021

Author: Deepti Bahal

Scott's Story

Scott's Story

Scott, 49 lives in Lambeth. He came to SHP a year ago when he faced eviction and was heavily in debt.  With the support of our Lambeth Floating Support Service, he has maintained a secure tenancy and his mental health has greatly improved. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Deepti Bahal

Sam's Story

Sam's Story

Sam was 18 when he came to live at one of our young person's hostels in Greenwich after ageing out of the foster care system. Making this transition in the middle of the pandemic hasn’t stopped him from preparing himself for his future. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2020

Updated: 13th February, 2021

Author: Deepti Bahal

Jay's Story

Jay's Story

Jay, 50, moved into our hotel-based accommodation in Camden during the COVID-19 lockdown. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2021

Author: Alexander Green

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    Misunderstood and Overlooked: Addressing leg ulceration as a physical health need for people experiencing homelessness

  • Everyone In – One year on

    Everyone In – One year on

    On the anniversary of Everyone In, our CEO reflects on the key contributors to ending street homelessness in London

  • Covid-19: A Challenging Year

    Covid-19: A Challenging Year

    Marking 12 months since the first coronavirus lockdown, our CEO Liz Rutherfoord reflects on a year like no other

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  • Our Mission

    Our Mission

    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.

  • How we transform lives

    How we transform lives

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

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    Map of our services

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

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    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.

  • A homelessness crisis

    A homelessness crisis

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

  • Services by borough

    Services by borough

    Find out what services we provide in each London borough.

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

    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.

  • Our Mission, Vision & Values

    Our Mission, Vision & Values

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

  • Multiple and complex needs

    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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