Single Homeless Project

Single Homeless Project Working to prevent homelessness and help Londoners to transform their lives. Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity.

Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs. Our Values

Clients hold the key - as an organisation founded by homeless people, we believe in the fundamental right of every individual to take control of their lives. Tailoring support to their needs and aspirations, we work with people to build their capacity for self-determination, so that they can shape their own futures. Going the extra mile - we go the extra mile for the people we work with, many of whom have multiple and complex needs for which there are no quick and easy fixes. We keep working with people no matter how challenging it may be, and we don’t give up on them. People, not problems - we see our clients as people, not problems. As well as offering practical support, we believe it’s essential to give people the opportunity to discover a sense of purpose, to grow in confidence, express themselves and build meaningful relationships. A voice for change - we are committed to tackling the underlying causes of homelessness and social exclusion, and we will use what we learn to make the case for prevention and systemic change. We are also passionate about promoting the voices of homeless and vulnerable people, whose stories often go unheard. Supporting staff - we maintain a culture in which staff are respected, supported, and listened to. We value the contribution of all staff and we are a diverse organisation that pulls together, in a spirit of mutual trust and co-operation. We encourage creativity and new ideas, prizing innovation as a means of achieving our mission. Honest and open - we are honest and open in our dealings with clients, staff, partners, supporters and other stakeholders. We will do what we say we will do, and we will strive to communicate proactively and transparently.

Everyone deserves the same opportunity to find and keep a safe, secure home.But systemic racism and inequality mean Blac...
08/10/2026

Everyone deserves the same opportunity to find and keep a safe, secure home.

But systemic racism and inequality mean Black people face a significantly greater risk of homelessness than white people.

If we're serious about ending homelessness, tackling racial inequality must be part of the solution. 🏠

Our fifth annual ArtHouse exhibition is now OPEN! 🖼️Every year, our art programme brings together work created by partic...
08/10/2026

Our fifth annual ArtHouse exhibition is now OPEN! 🖼️

Every year, our art programme brings together work created by participants for a public exhibition. This year, we’re back at the Project Space at University of Greenwich Galleries, where you can visit until 28 October. 📅

The exhibition showcases work from more than 35 artists from our ArtHouse programme, spanning sculpture, painting, photography, screenprinting, zine-making, textiles and more.

Over the past year, the artists have worked alongside professional artists, facilitators and volunteers to explore their creative interests, experiment with different mediums and develop new skills.

The result is a vibrant and thoughtful collection celebrating the different perspectives, experiences and creative voices of our artists. 💛

Selected artworks are also available to buy, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the artists.

A huge thank you to University of Greenwich Galleries for hosting us once again, and to everyone who helped bring this year’s exhibition to life.

📍 Project Space, University of Greenwich Galleries�
📅 Open until 28 October

We’re deeply saddened that the incredible Marylebone Project closed its doors yesterday, after nearly 100 years of provi...
06/10/2026

We’re deeply saddened that the incredible Marylebone Project closed its doors yesterday, after nearly 100 years of providing welcome, hope and support to women experiencing homelessness.

The need for specialist services like this has never been greater.

Through our own work and research, we know that women’s experiences of rough sleeping can be very different from men’s. Many are fleeing abuse, exploitation or trauma. And many don’t sleep on the streets in plain sight because it simply isn’t safe.

Women deserve specialist spaces where they feel safe, where their experiences are understood and where they can begin to rebuild their lives without having to choose between a bed and their safety. 😔

The closure of the Marylebone Project is a huge loss, not only for the women it supports, but for those who will need that support in the future.

It also means losing decades of specialist knowledge, experience and relationships built by people who understand what it takes to support women experiencing homelessness.

After almost a century of standing alongside women, the Marylebone Project leaves an extraordinary legacy. We’re thinking of its staff, supporters and, above all, the women who have found safety and support through its doors. 💜

Recently, charities, councils and homelessness services across the country came together for the fifth annual Women’s Ro...
06/10/2026

Recently, charities, councils and homelessness services across the country came together for the fifth annual Women’s Rough Sleeping Census.

Our brilliant Redbridge Outreach Team was part of this vital work. Using their local knowledge, they focused on places where women experiencing rough sleeping can often hide in plain sight: libraries, McDonald’s, A&E waiting rooms and quieter corners away from busy areas, where women may go to feel safer. 🔎

Over the week, the team found 9 women. Each woman who took part in the Census was also given homemade tomato and basil pasta and a freshly baked cookie. 🍪

Women identified during the week are being offered ongoing support and connected with services that can help them move away from the streets for good. 🏠💜

A huge thank you to all our staff and volunteers who helped make this vital work happen!

At least 1,720 people died while homeless in the UK last year, a 6.8% rise on the previous year. Among them were 51 chil...
05/10/2026

At least 1,720 people died while homeless in the UK last year, a 6.8% rise on the previous year. Among them were 51 children. 💔

Since 2017, the Museum of Homelessness' Dying Homeless Project has been documenting these deaths, using Freedom of Information requests, coroners’ reports and information shared by homelessness organisations and bereaved families.

Over the past nine years, the project has now recorded 10,243 deaths.

These are not just numbers. They are thousands of lives cut far too short, and a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of homelessness.

The Government has committed to offering everyone who needs it a route off the streets by Christmas. These figures underline just how urgent that commitment is, and why getting people off the streets must be matched by the safe, stable homes and support they need for the long term.

No one should die without a safe place to call home.

Today, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced new measures designed to protect social housing and give councils great...
02/10/2026

Today, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced new measures designed to protect social housing and give councils greater powers to tackle homelessness. 🤝

That includes making it easier for councils to find secure homes for people experiencing homelessness, protecting existing social homes from being lost, and getting public services to work together to support people before they become homeless.

These are welcome steps.

Every day, we see what happens when people have nowhere genuinely affordable to call home. Too many people are stuck in temporary accommodation or facing homelessness because the homes they need simply aren’t there. 😞

Protecting the social homes we already have matters. But we also need to build many more of them.

If we’re serious about preventing homelessness, secure and genuinely affordable homes have to be at the heart of the solution. 💛

Another Sports Day for the books! Last week, hundreds of our clients, staff and volunteers came together for our annual ...
02/10/2026

Another Sports Day for the books!

Last week, hundreds of our clients, staff and volunteers came together for our annual Sports Day.

From fiercely contested tug of war to sprints, space hopper races and plenty more, there was no shortage of competition. But the best part? Seeing people getting involved, cheering each other on and having fun together. 🙌

But sport at SHP doesn’t stop when Sports Day end. Our Sports Team works through the year to help Londoners get active, try something new, and feel part of a team. 💪

Huge thanks to our everyone who made the day happen! 💜

The past two years we've put on live gigs celebrating the creativity and talent of the people in our music programme.💙Fr...
01/10/2026

The past two years we've put on live gigs celebrating the creativity and talent of the people in our music programme.💙

From first-time performers stepping onto the stage to experienced musicians lighting up the room, every performance is a reminder of what's possible when people are given the opportunity to grow and discover their potential. 🎸

At Single Homeless Project, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate. It’s fundamental to who we are. We’re proud to ...
01/10/2026

At Single Homeless Project, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate. It’s fundamental to who we are.

We’re proud to work in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The Londoners we support come from every background, as do the people who make up our teams and services.

That diversity matters. Different experiences, perspectives and voices make us stronger and help us better understand the people and communities we work alongside.

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate Black history, culture and achievement, but also to reflect, learn and challenge inequality.

Our commitment to that doesn’t last for one month. It’s part of who we are, all year round.

Turns out making a difference is kinda chic. ✨
29/09/2026

Turns out making a difference is kinda chic. ✨

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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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