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HARP Homelessness Charity Find out how you can get involved: www.harphomeless.org HARP is the leading Southend charity helping local people overcome homelessness for good.

Your Local Homelessness Charity, Southend-on-Sea

We stand with people facing homelessness, offering personalised support, building trust and helping them take steps forward when the time is right. Find out how you can get involved: www.harpsouthend.org/get-involved
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We loved welcoming David Burton-Sampson MP to the launch of our new HARPMade Gallery and Studio 🎨HARPMade gives people s...
02/10/2026

We loved welcoming David Burton-Sampson MP to the launch of our new HARPMade Gallery and Studio 🎨

HARPMade gives people supported by HARP the chance to learn new skills, build confidence, get creative and turn donated materials into something new.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch and continues to support HARPMade.

01/10/2026

👋 Meet Tara! 💙

Tara is HARP's Corporate Partnerships Manager, working with businesses across South Essex to build meaningful partnerships that support our work.

From fundraising opportunities to long-term collaborations, Tara helps connect organisations with HARP so that, together, we can make a lasting difference for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Watch the video to hear more about her role and why she loves being part of Team HARP. 💙

💙 Good luck to our Prevention team!We're incredibly proud to share that our Prevention team has been shortlisted for the...
01/10/2026

💙 Good luck to our Prevention team!

We're incredibly proud to share that our Prevention team has been shortlisted for the Pride of Essex Team Award for their exceptional work around prevention.

As a relatively new team, they've already achieved so much, supporting people at risk of homelessness and helping people stay safely in their homes.

Now it's time to wish them the very best of luck as they head to the awards ceremony at Anglia Ruskin University on 6 October, where the winner will be announced.

Good luck, Prevention team!

❄️ Homelessness doesn’t have a season.While winter can bring extra risks for people experiencing homelessness, the need ...
30/09/2026

❄️ Homelessness doesn’t have a season.

While winter can bring extra risks for people experiencing homelessness, the need for support continues all year round.

Every day, people in our community face uncertainty about where they’ll sleep, how they’ll find stability and what their next step will be.

At HARP, we’re here through every season, helping people find support, overcome barriers and move towards a safer, more secure future. 💚

Because everyone deserves somewhere to call home, whatever the time of year. 🏡

💙 Meet Chris, one of our amazing HARP volunteers.After retiring from a 35-year career, Chris decided it was time to give...
29/09/2026

💙 Meet Chris, one of our amazing HARP volunteers.

After retiring from a 35-year career, Chris decided it was time to give back to his local community.

Having seen the impact homelessness can have through his own family experiences, Chris wanted to support people facing some of life’s toughest challenges.

From volunteering at our winter night shelter, preparing meals and getting to know the people we support, to driving our charity shop van and helping behind the scenes -Chris has supported HARP in so many ways. 🚐💙

Through his time volunteering, Chris has learned that homelessness can affect anyone and that every person’s story is different.

“Homelessness is a complex and serious issue. It is not simply fixed with a roof over your head - although that is a good starting point.”

For Chris, volunteering is about making a difference, building connections and being part of a community that cares.

✨ Thinking about volunteering with HARP?

Chris’s advice is simple:

“Give it a try. There are many different volunteering opportunities, all are important, and you will not regret taking that first step.”

💙 Find out more about volunteering with HARP and become part of our team.

https://bit.ly/volunteeratharp

29/09/2026

We’re getting ready to bring a little bit of prom magic to our HARP shop. 👗✨

For some young people, the cost of a prom dress can be out of reach. That’s why, from 29–31 January, our HARP shop on Leigh Broadway will be holding a special prom shopping weekend.

We’re looking for pre-loved prom dresses in good condition to help young people find something special to wear for their prom.

We’re also looking for local hairdressers and make-up artists who would be willing to donate vouchers or services. These will be given to young people so they can book an appointment with you before their actual prom.

📍 Prom dress donations: HARP Leigh Broadway shop
💇‍♀️ Hair & make-up professionals: If you could donate a voucher or service, we’d love to hear from you.

Your support could help make prom a little more affordable.

27/09/2026

🌙 While most of us are asleep, our Night Project Workers are there to support people through the night.

Their role involves helping create a safe and welcoming environment, responding to situations as they arise, and offering support when someone needs it most.

Every intervention starts with listening, understanding and recognising that everyone’s journey is different. 💙

Thank you to our Night Project Workers for the care and commitment they show every night.

If you're concerned about someone sleeping rough, you can report their location through StreetLink. It could be the first step in helping someone access the support they need.

https://bit.ly/street-link-start

When we talk about homelessness, it’s easy to picture someone sleeping on the streets - but homelessness can take many d...
26/09/2026

When we talk about homelessness, it’s easy to picture someone sleeping on the streets - but homelessness can take many different forms.

👀 Many people experiencing homelessness are not visible. They could be staying temporarily with friends or family, moving between places, or living in unsuitable accommodation.

That’s why support is so important at every stage.

At HARP, we work with people before they reach crisis point, as well as supporting those who are already experiencing rough sleeping. Our teams provide advice, practical support and a pathway towards a safe and stable future. 🏡

Because everyone deserves a place to call home - and sometimes the first step is simply knowing where to turn.

🍂 HARP Asks... What meal reminds you of home?As the seasons begin to change and the evenings start to feel a little cool...
25/09/2026

🍂 HARP Asks... What meal reminds you of home?

As the seasons begin to change and the evenings start to feel a little cooler, many of us find comfort in the meals that bring back special memories. 🏡

Maybe it’s a warm bowl of soup, a family recipe passed down through generations, a Sunday roast shared around the table, or a favourite dish that reminds you of someone special. 🍲

Food has a wonderful way of connecting us - bringing people together, creating memories and making a place feel like home. 💙

👇 We’d love to know: What meal reminds you of home, and why?

Share your favourite comfort food in the comments. 🍽️

Home is about more than four walls - it’s about the people, memories and moments that help us feel safe and connected.

We're so thankful to everyone who supports HARP. Every act of generosity helps us provide practical support, safe accomm...
24/09/2026

We're so thankful to everyone who supports HARP. Every act of generosity helps us provide practical support, safe accommodation and opportunities for people experiencing homelessness across South Essex.

It's our community that makes this work possible, and we're incredibly grateful to everyone who stands alongside us.

Thank you for making a difference. 💙

Address

Bradbury Day Centre 103 York Road
Southend-on-Sea
SS12DL

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+441702615000

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