Women and Multiple Disadvantage

Every woman deserves a place to call home and a life free from violence and abuse. But the reality is that women experiencing homelessness are at constant risk of violence, abuse and exploitation.

To stay safe, women often stay hidden. Hidden from the dangers of being visible on the streets, but also hidden from the outreach and homelessness services they desperately need and deserve.

We believe that homelessness is an experience, not a forever, and with the right approach, it can be ended. Women need services designed just for them and we are calling for change.

As an organisation, we run five women-only services in London, we partner with leading homelessness and VAWGs organisations to develop new initiatives and we influence local authorities and service commissioners to develop and commission more gender-informed services.

You can find out more about our work and how to get involved on these pages.

Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2023

Too often, women experiencing rough sleeping are hidden from view and overlooked by existing data methods. Together with our partners, we're working to change that through the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census 2023. Only then will women get the support they need and deserve. Read more

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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?

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?

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

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

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

Use our interactive map to see where we work on the ground
Our mission, vision & values

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

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

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

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