Projects we support

Streets of London funds projects that make a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless in London

Getting people who are homeless the support they need can be a matter of life or death; the average age of death for people who die while homeless in London is 45 for men and just 43 for women.

We help to fund projects that offer vital immediate help to people who are sleeping rough, as well as longer-term specialist support so that they can escape from the streets and make a fresh start. We make sure that your money gets to where it will have a real impact, funding some amazing projects at some great smaller charities that offer direct support.

Using our knowledge and experience of the sector, we identify projects where the funding will make a real difference, directly impact on the lives of people who are homeless: projects that provide someone with the support they need to get back on their feet and empowering them to make changes in their lives, so they can get off the streets for good.

With the help of our supporters, Streets of London has now provided more than £1 million of vital funding to a huge variety of projects across the capital, including £150,000 of funding in the current year. Below you can find out about the projects we're currently helping to fund and the important work they do.

Other projects we’ve helped to fund include:

Night shelters

Offering respite from the streets for vulnerable rough sleepers; a bed for the night, an evening and morning meal, and access to one-to-one housing and benefits support
Mental health support

Providing proper assessment and support for homeless people suffering from mental health difficulties
Housing and welfare advice

Supporting rough sleepers into accommodation and providing help with accessing benefits
Rough sleepers' space

A daily drop-in session where people who are sleeping rough can feel welcomed, have their needs met and receive one-to-one support to help them break the cycle of homelessness
Gardening, hospitality and baking trainee schemes

Work training programmes providing the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain qualifications
Volunteering projects

Programmes that provide homeless people who may not yet be ready for external work with an opportunity for meaningful occupation and the chance to develop new skills and re-build confidence
Catering training programme

Giving homeless people the skills and work experience to pursue a new career in catering
Mentoring and befriending programme

Supporting people's transition into paid employment with a one-to-one mentoring relationship, to help them adjust to and sustain their new job
Home for good tenancy support

Supporting people in the transition to independent living and life in a new community, providing support with the challenges of everyday living
English language tuition

One-to-one support, to help non-English speakers become less socially isolated and more employable
Creating a communal space

Refurbishing a day centre, providing a welcoming environment where people who have been marginalised can engage with others and learn new skills
Re-settlement scheme for homeless women

Helping them to find and stay in long-term accommodation
Covid funding

Special grants to keep homelessness services running during the pandemic

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