The One Love Project

30/10/2026

Come and see us in at Nat West in Southend High Street today to learn more about The One Love Project.

28/10/2026

23/10/2026

We would love to see you at our Gala Dinner
Last few tickets available now
Message [email protected]

23/10/2026

20/10/2026

🎄 Come to a great night – and help us make Christmas special for the people we support. 💗

There are now limited tickets and tables remaining for The One Love Project Gala Fundraising Dinner on Saturday 28th November at The Boundary, Southend.

This year, the money we raise will help us deliver Christmas at One Love.

On Thursday 3rd December, we’ll be welcoming around 160 guests to our evening service for a full sit-down Christmas dinner, with Christmas treat bags for everyone.
We’ll also be preparing Christmas treat hampers for around 80 families who use our food bank – including approximately 150 children, who we hope to provide with a selection box and Christmas gift, as well as a visit from Santa. 🎁

For many of the people we support, Christmas can be an incredibly difficult time. We want to make sure that everyone who comes through our doors feels welcomed, valued and remembered.

And you can help us make it happen simply by joining us for a brilliant night! 💗

🎟️ Limited tickets and tables remaining – book by 25th October
🎁 We’re also looking for raffle and auction prizes
📧 [email protected]
Please share, bring your friends, family or colleagues and help us make Christmas at One Love something really special.

10/10/2026

10 OCTOBER | WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

One message: Every voice matters.

Homelessness and mental health are closely connected, but neither should define the person experiencing them.

Homelessness is about far more than not having a roof over your head. It's the uncertainty, the loss of stability, the isolation and the daily struggle to meet basic needs.

Mental health difficulties can affect anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. But for those experiencing homelessness, the additional pressures of insecurity, poverty and isolation can make those challenges even harder to manage.

This year's World Mental Health Day theme, "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change," reminds us that people with lived experience should not simply be recipients of support. Their knowledge, experiences and perspectives should help shape the services and decisions that affect their lives.

At The One Love Project, we believe meaningful change begins with listening.

Our services have grown through the feedback, experiences and changing needs of the people we support. By listening to those who access our services, we can better understand the challenges they face, identify gaps in support and respond in ways that make a genuine difference.

But just as importantly, we recognise that the people who use our services are often best placed to tell us what works, what doesn't and what needs to change.

Because lived experience isn't just something to listen to. It's something to learn from, value and act upon.

Come and volunteer with us or donate so we can continue to offer real support
www.theoneloveproject.co.uk

This World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, let's look beyond the stereotypes, challenge assumptions and recognise the importance of every person's voice.

💚 If you or someone you know needs support:

Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
https://www.samaritans.org

Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7)
https://giveusashout.org

Mind: Mental health information and support
https://www.mind.org.uk

For urgent mental health support in England, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. In an emergency, call 999.

10/10/2026

WORLD HOMELESS DAY | 10 OCTOBER 🏠

Homelessness doesn't always look the way you think.

It's someone sleeping in a doorway.
It's a family living in temporary accommodation.
It's a young person moving between friends' sofas.
It's someone working but unable to afford a place to call home.

Homelessness isn't always visible, and it doesn't define the person experiencing it.

At The One Love Project, we see the realities of homelessness every week. We see the challenges, the uncertainty and the isolation. But we also see resilience, kindness, determination and the power of community.

Our work often begins with something simple: a hot meal, a shower, clean clothes or a safe space where someone feels welcome.

But it doesn't end there.

We work alongside housing teams, health professionals, mental health and addiction services and other local organisations to help people access the support they need.

And when someone finds accommodation, their journey doesn't simply end. Having a roof over your head is an important step, but rebuilding stability, confidence and connection can take much longer.

This World Homeless Day, we're asking people to look beyond the stereotypes.

Behind every experience of homelessness is a person, a story and a future that matters.
If you want to make a difference come and join us or support us with a donation

www.theoneloveproject.co.uk

No judgement. Just people supporting people.

04/10/2026

HAVE YOU VOTED YET??? We need your votes!

We’ve been selected as one of just 5 local good causes in Lidl’s Click to vote for a cause campaign — and we have the chance to receive an incredible £10,000 for The One Love Project!

And the best bit? It costs absolutely nothing to support us.

📱 Simply open your Lidl app
💙 Find “Click to vote for a cause”
✅ Select The One Love Project
🗳️ Submit your vote!

That’s it. One minute. One vote. A potential £10,000 for The One Love Project

Every one of the five charities will receive funding, but the charity with the most votes receives £10,000 — so every single vote really does count.

Please open your Lidl app and vote for The One Love Project, and then share this post with your friends and family so they can vote too.

Voting closes 7 October.

Open the app. Find The One Love Project. Cast your vote. 💛

03/10/2026

💚 BEACH TO BEACH – WHAT A DAY! 💚

Today we took to the seafront for our Beach to Beach Sponsored Walk, bringing together supporters, volunteers, friends and members of our community to raise vital funds for The One Love Project.

And what a fantastic day it was!

Together, our amazing walkers have raised nearly £3,000 for The One Love Project – an incredible amount that will make a real difference to the services we provide. 💚

But today was about more than completing the miles or raising money.

It was about community, connection and coming together for a shared purpose.

There was such a lovely atmosphere from start to finish – people walking together, chatting, laughing and supporting one another along the way.

Every person who walked, sponsored someone, helped organise the day, volunteered or cheered us on played a part, and we are incredibly grateful.

The money raised will help us continue providing food, practical support, access to showers and clothing, and most importantly, a safe and welcoming space where people are treated with dignity, kindness and No Judgement.

We enjoyed today so much that we’re already thinking…

Should Beach to Beach become an annual One Love event? 👀💚

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made today possible.

Nearly £3,000 raised, plenty of tired feet and lots of happy faces – we think that makes for a pretty successful Saturday! 💚