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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!

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OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION & ST GREGORY

10 Warwick St, Piccadilly Circus

W1B 5LZ

Phone: 020 7734 9313

Wednesday: 6:30am-10:30am

Wednesdays 6.30am-10.30am showers, toiletries and clothes.

Bathroom/showers, Clothing store

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

Phone: 07833 123155

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.

Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Art classes, Barber, Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Bedding, Clothing store, Drugs workers, Free food, Foot care, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Sexual health, Leisure facilities

Redbridge Assessment Centre

16 York Road, Ilford

IG1 3AD

Phone: 020 8911 7470

Sunday-Thursday: 7:30am-8:45am
Friday & Saturday: 7:30pm-9:15am
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm (office hours)

Services only for people staying at the shelter. Some classes for residents and ex-residents only - ring first. Referral only from Redbridge Housing Team.

Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Art classes, Bathroom/showers, Bedding, Clothing store, Drugs workers, Education/training, Internet access, Luggage storage, Medical/health, Leisure facilities

Refuge Network UK

Soup Kitchen Location:, Beside the Embassy of Zimbabwe,, Agar Street, Charing Cross.

Saturday: 1pm-2pm

Refuge Network UK runs a community soup kitchen at Charing Cross from where we distribute free food, toiletries, clothing and survival packs to rough sleepers, homeless people, and impoverished individuals from various parts of London.

Free food, Clothing store

SanKTus Welfare Project

4 Lady Margaret Road, Kentish Town

NW5 2XT

Phone: 020 7485 9160

Sunday: 3pm-4:30pm (showers and clothes available)
Wednesday: 2pm-3:30pm (afternoon tea with sandwiches and refreshments)

Phone or email sanktus.welfare@gmail.com for details of Tai Chi, yoga and craft sessions, welfare advice etc.

Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Free food, Art classes, Leisure facilities

Simon Community

129 Malden Road, Kentish Town

NW5 4HS

Phone: 07442 306000

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:15am-7:30am (tea run: 7.15 Arundel St, Temple; 7.30 Agar St, Strand)
Thursday: 8:30pm-1:30am (soup run: Duke's Rd/Euston; Temple; under W'loo Br, behind NT)
Sunday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (street cafe: St Giles, nr Centrepoint)
Winter shelter:
01 January to 31 March
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-8am
01 January to 31 March
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30pm-11:30pm (street work)

Outreach support out on the streets, taking food and support to their homeless guests in central London. Mobile outreach to Covent Garden and the Strand on Tues, Weds and Thursday evenings and they can be found at the Edith Cavell statue outside St Martin in the fields at 9.30pm. Hot drinks, food, sleeping bags, toiletries and clothes available on request.

Free food, Clothing store, Outreach workers

Smart Works

Phone: 020 7288 1770

UK-wide charity offering free career coaching, interview clothing and interview preparation support to all women who are unemployed or on a zero-hours contract. To access the Smart Works service, you will need to be referred by an organisation currently supporting you. Such as Job Centres, mental health charities, women’s refuges, homeless shelters, the prison service, NHS providers, youth organisations and the education system. To request a referral, share this link with your supporting organisation: www.smartworks.org.uk/what-we-do/get-support

Clothing store

Sock Mob

Aim to befriend the homeless and hand out socks. See website for next mob.

Clothing store

Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday: 12:30pm-5pm (drop-in - lunch, advice, creche, ESOL, gardening, wellbeing)
Wednesday: 11am-2:45pm (Baptist Ch, 121 Peckham Pk Rd, ​SE15 6SX)
Thursday: 1pm-5pm (​St Mary Newington, Kennington Pk Rd, SE11 4JH)

Drop-in centre for asylum seekers and refugees. Advice on housing, health, education, training and employment. Gardening club. Group therapy. Find centres here: sdcas.org.uk/visit-our-centres

Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Clothing store, Education/training, Free food, Medical/health, Leisure facilities

St Ignatius Church Social Apostolate

27 High Rd, Stamford Hill

N15 6ND

Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm Hot meal eaten outside.

Social Apostolate on Stamford Hill is a first-contact help centre offering immediate assistance to the homeless and vulnerable, as part of St. Ignatius Church’s mission. Providing hot meals; coffee, tea, and other beverages; sandwiches, sweets, yoghurts and fruits; essential hygiene products; seasonal clothing, towels, backpacks and sleeping bags. Opening hours Monday 11:00-15:00 Tuesday - Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free food, Clothing store

St Laurence's Larder

Christ Church at Brondesbury, Christchurch Avenue, Main Entrance on Willesden Lane

NW6 7BJ

Phone: 07498775019

Laurence’s Larder is a food aid charity offering a weekly food parcel service, clothes bank and community kitchen to anyone who would like to join for a meal and a chat. The Larder also offers services such as a legal aid surgery and signposting to navigate and access other support systems. Phone line open Mon - Friday 9.30 - 5.00pm. Hot Meals every Thursday 11.00am - 2.00pm. Clothes Bank every Thursday 11.00am - 2.00pm. Community Art Cafe with drinks, snacks and a light lunch every Monday 10.30am - 4.00pm.

Free food, Clothing store, Legal advice

Street Souls - Emmaus Greenwich

WSUP (Woolwich Service Users Project), 107 Brookhill Road, Woolwich

SE18 6BJ

Thursday: 6pm-8pm at Woolwich Common Community Centre, SE18 4DW

Every Monday 10am – 3pm Street Souls offers support to anyone in need. We offer food, clothing and other items, weekly activities, a listening ear and signposting to local organisations.

Clothing store, Free food, Advocacy, Outreach worker links

Street Storage

Phone: 07932 830 440

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10am-2pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 1pm-4pm
Thursday: 10am-12:30pm (women only)

Free storage for your belongings.

Luggage storage, Clothing store

Streetlytes

St Stephens Church, 1 Coverdale Road, London

W12 8JJ

Monday: 6pm-9pm (drop-in, St Stephen’s Church, 1 Coverdale Rd, W12 8JJ)

Free hot meal, friendship and donated items. Open-access to anyone who is homeless or vulnerably housed, or who can't afford to pay for both food and housing. Every Monday, doors open at 5pm (dinner served at 6pm).

Accommodation/housing, Clothing store, Drugs workers, Free food, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers

Streets2Homes

2a Wych Elm, Harlow, Essex

CM20 1QP

Phone: 01279 430 011

Monday-Friday: 8:45am-2pm (day centre - breakfast from 8.45)
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (appointments)

Social contact and access to housing and employment advice, health services, food & clothing, and general guidance. Links with a wide range of agencies and organisations to access appropriate help. The day centre provides shower facilities, clean clothes, food etc. as well as advice, support and practical help. Ring or email streets2homes@streets2homes.co.uk for more info. Opening times Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm.

Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Clothing store, Medical/health, Outreach worker links, Bathroom/showers

Sufra NW London

160 Pitfield Way

NW10 0PW

Phone: 020 3441 1335

Monday-Sunday: 10am-6pm (office open)
Wednesday & Sunday: 10am-2pm (Growing Club)
Wednesday & Sunday: 12pm-3pm (food bank, referral from Brent Council and other orgs)
Friday: 6pm-8:30pm (vegetarian meal)

Sufra is a charity in north west London that prevents hunger, fights poverty and builds community. Coordinates a food bank & community kitchen in Brent, supporting disadvantaged individuals and families suffering food poverty in NW London. Phone or visit. Food bank address and opening times: Sufra NW London 160 Pitfield Way, NW10 0PW. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 11AM - 3PM. The community kitchen serves free, freshly-cooked, 2 or 3 course hot meals. It runs Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6PM TO 8PM at New Horizons Centre, 1 Robson Avenue, NW10 3SG.

Advocacy, Creative classes, Bedding, Clothing store, Education/training, Free food

The Connection at St Martin in the Fields

12 Adelaide Street

WC2N 4HW

Phone: 020 7766 5544

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-1:30pm (drop-in)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:30pm-4:30pm (appointment only)
Wednesday: 9am-12:15pm (women only)

Provides short- and long-term support to people affected by homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, etc.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Art classes, Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Clothing store, Drugs workers, Education/training, Foot care, Internet access, Medical/health, Music/drama, Outreach workers, Step-free

The Salvation Army (Number 10 Drop-In Centre)

10 Princes Street

W1B 2LH

Phone: 020 7629 5424

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10:30am-12pm (advice & enquiries)
Tuesday: 2pm-4pm (art, board games & drop-in)
Wednesday: 1pm-4pm (advice & enquiries; employability)
Wednesday: 5:30pm-8pm (dinner - two sittings)
Thursday: 12pm-4pm (lunch, advice, enquiries)
Friday: 1pm-3pm (lunch, advice & enquiries)
Tuesday: 9am-9:45am (breakfast)

Please speak to a member of staff to arrange an appointment.

Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Clothing store, Leisure facilities

Upper Room (St Saviour's)

St Saviour Wendell Park church, Cobbold Road

W12 9LN

Phone: 020 8740 5688

Monday & Tuesday: 12pm-5pm (job club)
Monday-Friday: 5:30pm-6:45pm (free food)
Friday: 10am-5pm (counselling for English and Polish speakers by appointment)

Provides a broad range of services for homeless people, vulnerable and excluded of west London. Services include UR4Meals, UR4Jobs and UR4Driving. UR4Meals offers free meals every weekday afternoon from 4 – 6 pm. There is also a limited supply of toiletries, clothing and bedding UR4Jobs is a FREE multilingual service designed to help people experiencing homelessness, and those with other barriers to employment, to find work. Provides structured casework to guests. Drop-in service runs every Friday 10am – 12pm. UR4Driving helps people with convictions avoid re-offending by offering them a unique opportunity to gain a full car driving licence. See if you're eligible to apply on the website.

Careers advice, Clothing store, Education/training, Free food, Internet access, Outreach worker links

Veterans Aid

40 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria

SW1W 0RE

Phone: 020 7828 2468

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-3:30pm (helpline)
Friday: 8:30am-1:30pm

Free helpline: 0800 012 68 67 open 9am - 3pm, Monday to Friday. On your first visit, staff will assess your problems so the right specialist help can be arranged.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Creative classes, Careers advice, Clothing store, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Medical/health, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Legal advice

Webber Street (London City Mission)

6-8 Webber Street

SE1 8QA

Phone: 020 7928 1677

Monday-Wednesday: 9am-12pm
Saturday: 9am-12pm

List for showers taken on Monday (1 shower per week per male guest). Short Bible talk each morning - prayer and other spiritual help offered. Closed first Wednesday of each month. Not step-free.

Mental health, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Medical/health, Outreach worker links, Leisure facilities

Bethany Care Van (Edinburgh)

Edinburgh

Phone: 01314543120

Monday-Sunday: 9pm-11pm

Joint venture by Edinburgh City Mission and Bethany Christian Trust goes out 364 evenings a year in Edinburgh city centre at various locations. Please check their website for details. Soup, rolls & tea/coffee.

Clothing store, Free food

Crossreach (Rankeillor Initiative)

10 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh

EH12 5AA

Phone: 0131 225 4901

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (phone for referrals)

For those experiencing homelessness, including those in recovery from substance use, we provide temporary accommodation in shared flats combined with support to help you determine and pursue your goals. Phone for referral.

Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Clothing store, Careers advice, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Benefits/welfare advice, Mental health

Emmaus Glasgow

Emmaus House, 101 Ellesmere Street, Glasgow

G22 5QT

Phone: 0141 353 3903

Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm

Accommodation and work for 23/24 homeless people. No drink or drugs, but Emmaus helps people with addiction problems to access local services.

Accommodation/housing, Careers advice, Clothing store, Education/training, Outreach worker links

H4TH (Help for the homeless)

Phone: 07966 062495

Thursday: 8pm-10pm (Cadogan St soup kitchen)

H4TH is a weekly outdoor soup kitchen for free food and clothing.

Free food, Clothing store