Thames Reach

23/06/2026

Hot weather can pose serious risks for people sleeping rough, who may have limited access to shade, water and cool spaces.

Read our blog to learn how you can help people stay safe on the streets during periods of extreme heat:
https://thamesreach.org.uk/2026/05/27/severe-weather/

18/06/2026

For more than eight years, Nicholas has volunteered with Thames Reach, helping people build confidence and move closer to employment.

In his latest story, he reflects on how his volunteering has evolved over the years, why he continues to support people remotely from Yorkshire, and the joy of seeing someone secure a job after months of hard work.

Read the full story:

Since we last featured Nicholas, his volunteering role has evolved, but his commitment to supporting people into employment remains the same

05/06/2026

"I think volunteering as an act of civic consciousness protects us from becoming indifferent."

That's one of the reasons Huon has volunteered with Thames Reach for more than 13 years.

In this latest volunteer story, Huon reflects on how volunteering helps us stay connected to the realities facing people experiencing homelessness, and why the experience can be just as meaningful for volunteers as it is for the people they support.

Read his story: https://thamesreach.org.uk/2026/06/04/thirteen-years-of-volunteering-with-thames-reach-huons-story/

01/06/2026

Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week, a chance to celebrate and thank the incredible volunteers who give their time, skills and compassion to support our work across London.

Throughout the week, we'll be sharing stories from some of our amazing volunteers and the difference they make every day. First up is Ash.

After a difficult period of unemployment and a loss of confidence, Ash joined Thames Reach as a volunteer with our Keeping in Touch team. What started as a way to stay active and give back helped him build new skills, regain confidence and take his first steps into the homelessness sector.

Now volunteering alongside working full-time, Ash is preparing to support our Lambeth Street Engagement team as he works towards his goal of becoming an outreach worker.

Read Ash's full story: https://thamesreach.org.uk/2026/02/04/ashs-volunteering-journey-at-thames-reach/

27/05/2026

An Amber Alert remains in place for London this week as the heatwave continues, with the capital recording its highest ever May temperature.

Extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone, but especially for people sleeping rough, who may have little access to shade, water or cool spaces. Heat exhaustion and dehydration can quickly become serious.

Read our blog on how to support people sleeping rough during a heatwave: https://thamesreach.org.uk/2026/05/27/severe-weather/

You can also help by making a donation. Our outreach teams are out on London’s streets every day, supporting people during the heatwave and helping them move away from rough sleeping safely: https://donate.thamesreach.org.uk/donation/~my-donation?_cv=1

20/05/2026

What does outreach work really look like on the streets early in the morning, before most people have started their day?

In a new think piece, Thames Reach Chief Executive Bill Tidnam reflects on a suburban outreach shift, the realities teams encounter, and the complex relationship between rough sleeping, anti-social behaviour, drug activity and enforcement.

The piece explores why keeping people safe and helping them move away from the streets requires coordinated support from outreach teams, councils, health services and enforcement agencies alike.

Read the full piece: https://thamesreach.org.uk/2026/05/19/balancing-outreach-safety-and-enforcement-on-the-streets/

12/05/2026

New CHAIN figures show a reduction in rough sleeping across London, with 3,944 people recorded sleeping rough between January and March 2026, an 11% decrease compared to the same period last year.

While any reduction is encouraging, far too many people are still sleeping on the streets every night and sustained action is needed to deliver long term change.

Read more: https://thamesreach.org.uk/2026/05/12/new-chain-figures-show-drop-in-rough-sleeping-across-london/

06/05/2026

After experiencing homelessness himself, Andy is now volunteering with one of our outreach teams, supporting people sleeping rough across London.

In his story, Andy reflects on rebuilding his life, the importance of outreach support, and why he wants to give something back.

Read more: https://thamesreach.org.uk/2026/05/06/andys-journey-into-volunteering-with-outreach/

27/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Kate and Alice for completing the London Marathon yesterday!

It was brilliant to cheer them on along the route, the energy from the crowds was incredible, and they both did amazingly well.

A huge thank you as well for their incredible efforts fundraising for Thames Reach. Your support will help us continue working to end homelessness for good.

There’s still time to support them and help them reach, and even smash, their fundraising targets:

🔗 Kate’s page: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/bevan-brittan-2025

🔗 Alice’s page: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/alice-strachan

24/04/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to our amazing supporters, Kate and Alice, as they take on the London Marathon this Sunday.

Thank you for your incredible efforts in support of Thames Reach! We look forward to cheering you on. Good luck to you both, and to everyone taking part 👏🏃‍♀️