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 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 projects we're currently helping to fund and the important work they do.
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Street outreach
Seeking out rough sleepers and helping them access services
Grant £15,000
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Drop-in centre
Meeting people's immediate needs and providing advice services
Grant £15,000
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Employment support
Helping homeless people back into work
Grant £15,000
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Hospitality training programme
Personalised and professional hospitality training
Grant £15,000
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One-to-one support
Personalised one-to-one support from case workers
Grant £15,000
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Progression coaching
Supported volunteering & employment for ex-homeless
Grant £15,000
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Mental health support for young people
Psychological support for homeless young hostel residents
Grant £15,000
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24/7 crisis centre for homeless women
A safe and welcoming space for homeless women
Grant £15,000
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Housing & tenancy support
Help to access and sustain accommodation & develop independent living
Grant £15,000
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Migrant support
Specialist advice for complex immigration cases
Grant £15,000
Other projects we’ve helped to fund include:
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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
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Mental health support
Providing proper assessment and support for homeless people suffering from mental health difficulties
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Housing and welfare advice
Supporting rough sleepers into accommodation and providing help with accessing benefits
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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
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Gardening, hospitality and baking trainee schemes
Work training programmes providing the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain qualifications
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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
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Catering training programme
Giving homeless people the skills and work experience to pursue a new career in catering
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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
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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
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English language tuition
One-to-one support, to help non-English speakers become less socially isolated and more employable
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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
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Re-settlement scheme for homeless women
Helping them to find and stay in long-term accommodation
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Covid funding
Special grants to keep homelessness services running during the pandemic
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