Thames Reach

Thames Reach Thames Reach is a London-based charity helping people experiencing homelessness

"I think volunteering as an act of civic consciousness protects us from becoming indifferent."That's one of the reasons ...
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/

Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week, a chance to celebrate and thank the incredible volunteers who give their time...
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/

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

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

Huge congratulations to Kate and Alice for completing the London Marathon yesterday!It was brilliant to cheer them on al...
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

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

27/03/2026

A rapid response wraparound service in will help rough sleepers move away from the streets and into safer, more stable accommodation. This enhanced approach focuses on finding and engaging rough sleepers quickly.
Delivered by Thames Reach with the Council and partner organisations, the service provides targeted, personalised support for those who need it most. They will be offered trauma‑informed, compassionate support that includes access to healthcare, mental health services and substance use treatment.

This partnership gives us the strong, connected network we need to offer people a genuine route to stability.

Read more about this new service below:

This International Women's Day, we’re sharing Damilola’s story.After experiencing mental health difficulties that led he...
08/03/2026

This International Women's Day, we’re sharing Damilola’s story.

After experiencing mental health difficulties that led her to leave her job, Damilola received support from our Lambeth Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service — helping her rebuild confidence and return to employment.

“I feel like I have a sense of purpose now… it was a dark time of my life, so it’s nice to see that I’m able to get out of it and see brighter horizons.”

Services like IPS Lambeth support people receiving mental health care to find meaningful work, helping them regain stability and independence and playing an important role in preventing homelessness before it begins.

Read Damilola’s story:
https://thamesreach.org.uk/2026/03/06/damilolas-journey-back-to-work/

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Employment Academy, 29 Peckham Road
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SE58UA

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