CODES: mh: Mental health ah: Accommodation/housing ad: Advocacy a: Alcohol workers ac: Art classes b: Barber cc: Creative classes bs: Bathroom/showers be: Bedding ca: Careers advice cl: Clothing store c: Counselling da: Debt advice dt: Dentist dw: Drugs workers et: Education/training ff: Free food fc: Foot care it: Internet access lf: Leisure facilities ls: Luggage storage ms: Medical/health md: Music/drama ne: Needle exchange ol: Outreach worker links ow: Outreach workers sh: Sexual health ts: Tenancy support la: Legal advice l: Laundry ef: Ex-forces eo: Ex-offenders sf: Step-free ba: Benefits/welfare advice fa: Financial advice s: Signposting to other services

Ace of Clubs

St Alphonsus Rd, Clapham SW4 7AS
020 7720 2811, http://aceofclubs.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday: 12pm-2:15pm (Lunch - £1 contribution encouraged); Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2:30pm (Caseworkers: appointment only); Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:15am-11:45am (Showers: appointment only); Monday-Friday: 12pm-2:30pm (IT suite); Monday & Thursday: 11:30am-2:30pm (NHS Nurse: appointment only); Wednesday: 11am-2:30pm (NHS Dentist: appointment only); Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm (Laundry service - £2 per load); Thursday: 9:30am-4:30pm (Every second Thursday: Refugee/Asylum Seekers & Migrant support); We provide safety, food, warmth, clothing, laundry, showers, housing support and someone to talk to. CODES: B, BS, ET, MS, FF, FA, S, TS

Acton Homeless Concern

Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens W3 8AA
020 8992 5768, http://bit.ly/1rY49Ay
Monday: 7am-2:30pm; Tuesday-Friday: 8am-2:30pm; ll the services provided by Acton Homeless Concern are free. As well as hot food and a warm place to sit, we can offer advocacy and advice on different areas that people in need suffering homelessness or poverty may be experiencing. Showers, haircuts, clothing and household items available. Everyone is welcome - call for more information about specific services. CODES: AH, B, CL, C, DT, MS, FF, BS, AD, TS, MH

Crisis at Christmas

Various addresses
24 December to 28 December
Monday-Sunday: 10am-5pm (All day centres open); Paddington Day Centre: City of Westminster College, Paddington Green, W2 1NB Pimlico Day Centre: Pimlico Academy, 36 Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT Stratford Day Centre: School 21, Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ From Wednesday 24 December – Sunday 28 December 2025, Crisis is running its annual Crisis at Christmas day centres. Each centre provides: Hot meals and snacks; shower facilities; toiletries; advice, information and support; free international phone calls; healthcare, podiatry and opticians; a salon service offering haircuts, hair styling, beard trims and nail care; computer access, printing and support to get online; creative sessions. CODES: BS, DT, FF, IT, B, CC

Quaker Homeless Action/Quaker Open Christmas

Admin: PO Box 7105, Poole, Dorset BH15 4DQ, Winter shelter: The American Church, 79A Tottenham Court Road, W1T 4TD
07833 123155, http://bit.ly/2gxLOOX
Winter Shelter:
23 December to 30 December
Monday: 3pm-9am; Tuesday-Monday: 9am-9am Open 24 hours. 3pm on 23 December until 10am on 30th December. There will be hot food and drinks, clothing, entertainment, mobile library, hairdressers, a food bank, showers, and all sorts of other services and resources available.; Monday: 11:30am-12:30pm (mobile library, 3rd week of month, Manna Centre); Tuesday: 7pm-7:30pm (mobile library, alt. weeks at Lincoln’s Inn Fields); Saturday: 10am-4pm (mobile library: The Passage, 10am–10.30am; The American Church, 11.15am–12pm; St Giles in the Fields, 2pm–4pm); Quaker Homeless Action runs mobile libraries. The Christmas Shelter (24 beds, dry) provides breakfast and supper for up to 75. It closes at 10pm except for those who have been given a bed. Self referrals and referrals from Islington Outreach Forum agencies (inc. Islington DAAT, Whitaker Centre, Pilion Trust, New Horizon, Focus and Angel Drug Services) or others that can provide ongoing support. Phone to check vacancies. CODES: AH, AD, A, AC, B, CC, BS, BE, CL, DW, FF, FC, MS, NE, OL, OW, SH, LF

Royal Connections

The Hub Studios, 90 Monier Road (off Wick Lane), Bow E3 2ND
0300 111 1111, http://bit.ly/1NFtjnh
Sunday: 4pm-6pm (hot meal on 4th Sunday of the month); Christian charity dedicated to helping people who need help. Works with other local organisations. CODES: AH, B, CA, DT, ET, FF, MS, LA

The Vision Organisation UK

St Silas Community Hall, Penton Street N1 9UL
07405200064, http://bit.ly/2aS9Bau
Wednesday: 7pm-8pm (Lincoln's Inn Fields: food, drink, personal hygiene goods and offering help); Thursday: 7pm-9pm (drop-in: 3-course meal, clothes, books); CODES: B, CA, CL, FF

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