Croydon Voluntary Action

12/10/2026

It's now or never!

In the final hours of our Big Give campaign, help us to unlock the remaining £25k match funds.

All donations doubled until we reach our target, up until 5pm tonight (Monday 12 October).

Thanks to everyone who has supported our campaign and helped ensure that Croydon Together Winter Night Shelter can run again this winter!

Donate via Big Give:
https://tinyurl.com/Croydonshelter

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Today is World Homeless Day.

World Homeless Day is marked every year on 10 October to draw attention to the needs of people experiencing homelessness.

It’s the last few days for your donations to be doubled for our Croydon Winter Night Shelter Appeal!

Pictured here are volunteers who helped ensure that last year’s shelter ran smoothly.

Please help keep the night shelter open in Croydon again this winter.

All donations received are doubled through the Big Give
(until Monday 12 October).

https://donate.biggive.org

Donate via Big Give:
https://tinyurl.com/Croydonshelter

09/10/2026

It’s the last few days for your donations to be doubled for our Croydon Winter Night Shelter Appeal!

In this video, Alice, one of our volunteers at the Croydon Together Night Shelter, describes the great impact of the shelter.

Please help keep the night shelter open in Croydon again this winter.

All donations received are doubled through the Big Give
(until Monday 12 October).

https://donate.biggive.org

Donate via Big Give:
https://tinyurl.com/Croydonshelter

08/10/2026

Last week, Malcolm Gill, from Dignitate, delivered a thought-provoking Bereavement, Grief and Loss session.

The session helped participants deepen their understanding of grief and build confidence among Croydon’s frontline workforce to support people through some of life’s most challenging transitions.

We know that grief can affect everyone differently, and having the right knowledge, confidence and resources can make a meaningful difference when supporting someone who is bereaved.

If you’re supporting someone who has experienced a bereavement, you may find the bereavement support information on our website helpful.

https://cvalive.org.uk/news/bereavement-grief-and-loss/

Bereavement, Grief and Loss: Supporting yourself and others

08/10/2026

📢 Job alerts!
Croydon Voluntary Action is recruiting two Shelter Connectors.
Apply on website. Link to website in bio.

These roles will support the delivery of the Croydon Together Winter Night Shelter, which is hosted by West Croydon Baptist Church and supported by a local community and faith-based steering group.

At the centre of delivery will be a safe, welcoming communal night shelter where people experiencing homelessness are able to access shelter, food, individualised care and support that links in with homeless sector services and pathways leading to greater independence and sustainable routes off the streets.

As a Shelter Connector, you will use Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and strengths-based approaches to support in the delivery of the Shelter.

An ABCD approach recognises that the whole community has a role to play in ending homelessness. You will help people identify their strengths, interests and aspirations, connecting them to local activities, assets, groups and community resources. Helping people rebuild social networks and resilience, which are key to sustaining housing and wellbeing.

You will also support a volunteer befriending programme, with volunteers providing companionship, helping people build confidence and reconnect with everyday community spaces. Volunteers will also support in the service delivery of the shelter, including in the kitchen, welcome and reception, helping members access laundry and shower services.

*Deadline
The deadline for applications is 16 October 2026 at 5pm.

*Application process
Details of the job description and how to apply are on the CVA website.

https://cvalive.org.uk/job-vacancies/

CVA Resource Centre, 82 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB   |   020 8253 7070  |   [email protected]  |  

07/10/2026

There is less than one week left for your donations to be doubled for our Croydon Winter Night Shelter Appeal!

Please help keep the night shelter open in Croydon again this winter.

All donations received are doubled - until Monday 12 October.

Donate on Big Give:

https://tinyurl.com/Croydonshelter

07/10/2026

There is less than one week left for your donations to be doubled for our Croydon Winter Night Shelter Appeal!

Please help keep the night shelter open in Croydon again this winter.

All donations received are doubled through the Big Give
(until Monday 12 October).

Donate on Big Give:

Urgent funding is needed to run our homeless shelter this winter. We support homeless men & women in Croydon with communal bed space, showers, toiletries, nutritious meals, safe and welcoming social space & connection, alongside partnership working and casework support to exit homelessness.…

06/10/2026

Eligible people can now come forward for their NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this winter.

Flu vaccination is available to more groups, while COVID-19 vaccination is offered to those at highest risk.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/