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 just 45 for men and 43 for women.

We fund projects that offer vital immediate help to people who are sleeping rough, as well as longer-term specialist support so that they can leave the streets behind for good. Using our knowledge and experience of the sector, we make sure that your money gets to where it will have a real impact on the lives of people who are homeless, funding some amazing projects at some great smaller charities that offer direct support.

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

Other projects we’ve helped to fund include:

Emergency night shelter

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
Addiction recovery

A rehabilitation hostel providing a safe and supportive environment for homeless men recovering from alcohol addiction
Mental health support

Providing proper specialist assessment and support for homeless people suffering from mental health difficulties
Gardening, hospitality and baking trainee schemes

Work training programmes providing the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain qualifications
Hospital discharge support

Helping to prevent homeless hospital patients from being discharged back onto the streets
Step Up volunteering project

Provides 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
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
Life skills for homeless young people

Support in developing practical life-skills such as cooking, shopping, home and financial management
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
Catering training programme

Giving homeless people the skills and work experience to pursue a new career in catering
Storage project

Provides free storage for the belongings of people experiencing homelessness
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
Digital inclusion

Providing internet access so people experiencing homelessness can apply for jobs, housing, benefits, book appointments, connect and communicate with others, and develop new skills
Re-settlement scheme for homeless women

Helping women who are homeless to find and stay in long-term accommodation
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
Covid funding

Special grants to keep homelessness services running during the pandemic

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