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Your rights

The Rights Guide for Rough Sleepers outlines your rights around arrest, stop and search, answering police questions, move-ons, no-drinking zones, sleeping rough, taking a pee in public and highway obstruction. It was put together by the Pavement, Housing Justice, Liberty and Zacchaeus 2000.

If your benefits have been sanctioned (cut off or reduced) and you feel this is unfair, you can appeal. Print this letter and hand it in at the office where you sign on. If you feel you need more advice about sanctions, contact   Zacchaeus 2000 or your nearest Citizen’s Advice Bureau. And let us know contact@thepavement.org.uk at the Pavement!

SERVICES

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240 Project

Methodist Church, 240 Lancaster Road

W11 4AH

Phone: 07741 790 169

Monday: 11am-3:30pm Art, nutrition, cranio-sacral therapy, yoga, reading group
Wednesday: 11am-3:30pm Art, acupuncture, music group
Thursday: 11am-3:30am Art, writing

Arts and wellbeing-focused community project, creating a friendly and safe space for vulnerable adults, many with a history of homelessness.

Creative classes

999 Club (Deptford Centre)

21 Deptford Broadway

SE8 4PA

Phone: 020 8694 5797

Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm Day Centre drop-in

If you are homeless you can visit our drop-in day centre. You can have a shower, hot food, use the phone, computer or WIFI, do your laundry or check your post. Our staff can support you to find a place to stay and access our other services if you need them. We have a women-only space called The Sanctuary.

Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Education/training, Internet access, Laundry, Tenancy support, Legal advice

Ace of Clubs

St Alphonsus Rd, Clapham

SW4 7AS

Phone: 020 7720 2811

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.

Barber, Bathroom/showers, Education/training, Medical/health, Free food, Financial advice, Signposting to other services, Tenancy support

Acton Homeless Concern

Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens

W3 8AA

Phone: 020 8992 5768

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.

Accommodation/housing, Barber, Clothing store, Counselling, Dentist, Medical/health, Free food, Bathroom/showers, Advocacy, Tenancy support, Mental health

Addiction, Recovery, Community, Hillingdon Service (Arch)

Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge

UB8 1JP

Phone: 01895 207777

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Free and confidential service for young people and adults who live or are registered with a GP in Hillingdon and want to deal with their alcohol or drug difficulties, and associated emotional or mental health issues. Assessment and tailored recovery plans, detox, specialist treatment, advice and info, one-to-one and group therapy, peer support, men's and women's groups, evening and weekend social drop-in and activities etc. Self refer by phone or ask your key worker to help you.

Needle exchange, Accommodation/housing, Careers advice, Leisure facilities, Counselling, Medical/health, Drugs workers

Akwaaba

Princess May Primary School, Barrett's Grove Entrance (off Stoke Newington Road)

N16 8AJ

Phone: 07516 675995 (Sunday pm)

Sunday: 2pm-6pm

Social drop-in service for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants. Hot meal, games, books, ESOL conversation classes and other activities.

Education/training, Leisure facilities

Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre

Bays 4 and 5, Trellick Tower, Golborne Road

W10 5PL

Phone: 020 8969 2292


Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm
Friday: 10am-12pm (drop-in)
Sunday: 12pm-4pm 1st Sunday of month - drop-in for isolated Arabic-speaking men aged 55+)

Advice and assistance for Moroccan and Arabic-speaking women and their families on benefits, housing, homelessness, domestic violence, health and mental health. For mental health support in Arabic, please book in advance. Outreach support to the elderly. ESOL classes with free creche for women returners. Some projects are borough-restricted, so contact them for more information.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Creative classes, Careers advice, Education/training, Medical/health

All People All Places

Pymmes Park Visitors Centre, Edmonton

N18 2UF

Phone: 07907 827 133 (Call or text)

Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-2pm

Best park entrance is just off Victoria St. Closest overground station is Silver St. Breakfast and lunch available alongside hot drinks. Access to our service is on a drop-in basis, with casework offered by appointment. Change of clothes available, and 'care packages' for rough sleepers with toiletries & sleeping bag. We have an immigration solicitor visit our day centre once a month. Enable Drug and Alcohol Service drop in to have a chat about substance misuse, and sometimes run men's groups, discuss mental health and tools to manage emotions. Washing machine/dryer available to use. Alternative contact numbers: 07840 345 872 (Call or text) 07542 592 340 (Call or text)

Alcohol workers, Debt advice, Clothing store, Free food, Legal advice, Laundry, Outreach workers

ASLAN (All Souls Local Action Network)

c/o All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street

W1T 6QG

Phone: 020 7580 3522

Saturday: 5:30am-7:45am (tea run: 5.45-6.15 Tavistock St; 6.15-6.45 Savoy Pl; 7-7.45 King William IV St; All Souls Ch 6.30-8.30)
Saturday: 9am-12pm (day centre at Webber St. Breakfast, bible group, ESOL, photography & art. Showers & clothes for ticket holders. Tickets from Webber St on Mondays)
Saturday: 6:30pm-8:30pm (Entertainment - invites via tea run or welcome desk at All Souls.

Organisation that participates in the Westminster Churches Winter Shelter (referral only). Films, coach trips, clothes store and bible group Saturdays at 6.30pm. Invites via the tea run or welcome desk at All Souls Langham Pl. If you need step-free access, a volunteer will let you in via Cleveland St entrance. Email: info@allsouls.org

Art classes, Clothing store, Drugs workers, Education/training, Free food, Leisure facilities

Baron's Court Project

69 Talgarth Road

W14 9DD

Phone: 020 7603 5232

Monday-Wednesday: 2pm-5pm (drop-in, showers/laundry and café)
Friday: 12pm-2pm (women's group)
Friday: 2:30pm-5:30pm (Green Palm Club for isolated black and minority ethnic people)
Thursday: 2pm-5pm (life skills)
Tuesday & Thursday: 11am-1:30pm (advocacy)

Friendly drop-in where people who are vulnerable through homelessness or mental health problems can socialise, find support and access services. One-to-one advice (Tue & Thu).

Advocacy, Internet access, Leisure facilities

Bench Outreach

14 New King Street, Deptford

SE8 3HS

Phone: 020 8694 7740

Thursday: 1pm-4pm (SHE)

SHE (Support, Help, Empowerment) is a weekly drop-in session offering advice to homeless and vulnerable women in a safe, female-only space.

Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Free food, Leisure facilities, Outreach worker links, Tenancy support

C4WS Lunch Club

Holborn House Community Centre, 35 Emerald Street, London

WC1N 3QW

Wednesday: 10:45am-1pm

Services include soup, hot drinks & snacks, hot showers, drop-in medical and casework support.

Bathroom/showers, Free food, Medical/health

Camden Routes off The Streets (CGL)

6-8 Greenland Street

NW1 0ND

Phone: 0207 846 3535

Monday-Friday: 11am-3pm

For single homeless people.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Bathroom/showers, Drugs workers, Foot care, Laundry, Step-free

Caritas Anchor House

81 Barking Road, Canning Town

E16 4HB

Phone: 0207 476 6062

For people affected by homelessness, drug & alcohol misuse, mental health, domestic abuse & offending. Accommodation and varied services. Email info@caritasanchorhouse.org.uk. Opening times: 24/7

Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Art classes, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Internet access, Music/drama, Step-free

Carpenters Café

Carpenters Estate Community Hall, 17 Doran Walk (enter from Carpenters Rd), Stratford

E15 2JL

Phone: 07932 661 089

Tuesday: 10am-12pm (food, drinks, clothes, books, toiletries, showers)

Aims "To show the love of Christ in practical ways to the homeless, elderly and anyone needing a helping hand, and to encourage and support the homeless into making better life choices".

Bathroom/showers, Bedding, Clothing store, Drugs workers, Free food, Step-free

Change, Grow, Live Reset (Tower Hamlets)

183 Whitechapel Road

E1 1DN

Phone: 020 388 99510

Monday, Thursday, Friday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday: 10am-7pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm-7pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm-7pm

Treatment and Recovery Service for people affected by substance misuse.

Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Medical/health

Chelsea Methodist Church Pastoral Care

155a Kings Rd

SW3 5TX

Phone: 020 7352 9305

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-2pm

Lunch is served upstairs but staff or volunteers bring meals downstairs to those with limited mobility.

Clothing store

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.

Bathroom/showers, Dentist, Free food, Internet access, Barber, Creative classes

Crisis Skylight (Brent)

1-2 Bank Buildings, High Street, Harlesden

NW10 4LT

Phone: 0208 965 2561

Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm (drop-in)
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (phone line open)

The skylight service works with single adults experiencing rough sleeping in Brent and the adjoining boroughs to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good. We can help with: finding a home and settling in; finding work and applying for jobs; looking after your health and wellbeing. How we can help depends on your situation and needs. Crisis is not an emergency service and we do not have direct access to accommodation.

Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Free food, Medical/health, Signposting to other services, Tenancy support

Divine Rescue

Thurlow Lodge, 1 Thurlow Street

SE17 2US

Phone: 020 3489 1765

Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm

Work with homeless people and people with substance abuse issues. Help with hospital visits and bereavement, and support with detox. Their Christian mission is to touch and change lives one at a time.

Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Creative classes, Clothing store, Counselling, Education/training, Free food, Outreach workers

Dunloe Centre

St Saviour's Priory, 18 Queensbridge Road

E2 8NS

Phone: 020 7739 9976

Tuesday: 10:30am-12pm

Small, unfunded project run entirely by volunteers. Turns away only people who are violent. On ground floor, but with one step between the street and the lobby.

Bedding, Clothing store, Free food

Enfield and Haringey Homeless Respite, All People All Places

N8 & EN2

December to April
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8am

Daytime casework (housing, benefits, health) and advocacy all year. From December to March, there is overnight respite offering evening meal, bed and breakfast, but it is recommended that you apply for a place before December to get on the list/waiting list: info@allpeopleallplaces.org. Email contact 7 days per week. Response often immediate, always same day and within 24 hours. Day centre operates 4 or 5 days per week. All enquiries by email: info@allpeopleallplaces.org.

Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Accommodation/housing, Bathroom/showers, Bedding, Creative classes, Debt advice, Laundry, Music/drama, Tenancy support

Faith in Action (Homelessness Project Merton)

Salvation Army Citadel, 109 Kingston Road, South Wimbledon

SW19 3JR

Phone: 07843 280 419

Wednesday & Friday: 10am-3pm

Drop-in for rough sleepers, and for people who are vulnerably housed, socially excluded, vulnerable or isolated, and for those with addiction issues. Benefits advice most Wednesdays. Advocacy, alcohol and drug advice. A listening ear, breakfast, lunch, teas and coffees.

Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Counselling, Drugs workers, Laundry, Outreach worker links, Leisure facilities

Finsbury Park Mosque

7-11 St Thoms's Road

N4 2QH

Phone: 020 7424 5252

Thursday: 6pm-8pm (soup run - 7pm–9pm in summer)

Community centre that works with everyone to promote dialogue and understanding in our multicultural society.

Counselling, Education/training, Legal advice, Leisure facilities

Glass Door Homeless Charity

155a Kings Road, Chelsea

SW3 5TX

Phone: 020 7351 4948

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-2pm (Chelsea Methodist Church)
Winter shelter
04 November to 05 April
Monday-Sunday: 8pm-7am (please come to the day centre or phone to see if there are vacancies)
Wednesday & Friday: 9am-2pm (St Augustine's Church)
Monday-Friday: 12pm-3pm (Ace of Clubs)
Monday-Thursday: 9am-11am (Vineyard Community Centre)
Tuesday: 12:30pm-3pm (The Yard, Putney)

Glass Door runs London’s largest emergency winter night shelter, providing men and women a safe, warm place to sleepfrom November to April. Individuals affected by homelessness also access advice, food, showers and laundry facilities year-round from drop-in day centres that work in partnership with the charity.

Accommodation/housing, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Clothing store, Education/training, Free food, Internet access, Tenancy support, Advocacy, Creative classes