Directory
A Spire - autonomous zone
A squatted building close to (and owned by) Leeds University. It is available for use by any groups wishing to meet, musicians wanting to play, cooks wanting to cook or anyone who just wants a cup of tea.
http://www.a-spire.org.uk
Alone in London Service
Enables homeless young people under the age of 26 to make positive decisions about their lives. Site contains news, jobs, volunteer opportunities, charity aims and successes.
http://www.als.org.uk
Amber Foundation
Information about a residential charity for unemployed, homeless, and drug-recovering young people 18-30 in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
http://www.amberfoundation.org
Broadway
Explanation of the aims and facilities of a charity offering resettlement services for single homeless people, based in Camden Town.
http://www.broadwaylondon.org
CRASH
The UK construction and property industry charity for the homeless. Details of work with other homelessness charities, guidance for charities on applying for CRASH support, details of sponsors and of the projects they performed.
http://www.crash.org.uk
Caer Las Cymru
Information about this housing charity helping single homeless people in South Wales through outreach programmes and supported housing initiatives.
http://www.caerlas.org.uk
Centrepoint
Organisation that provides emergency accommodation, support, information and training for homeless people. Site also has the virtual homelessness game.
http://www.centrepoint.org.uk
Crisis
A UK homeless charity working to relieve poverty and help single homeless people. Its mission is to end street homelessness.
http://www.crisis.org.uk
Emmaus UK
Seeks to create self-supporting communities where homeless and unemployed people can live and work. Aims to become established in every major community in the country. Information, coverage map and list, jobs, contact information, how to help and news.
http://www.emmaus.org.uk
Groundswell
Groundswell is a UK project that promotes and develops self-help initiatives with people who are homeless, excluded or living in poverty. Includes latest news, funding, events, publications, contacts and links.
http://www.groundswell.org.uk
Homeless Link
A membership body for organisations and individuals working with homeless people around the UK. It was formed out of two charities Homeless Network and National Homeless Alliance.
http://www.homeless.org.uk
Housemate
Aimed at educating primary school children and their teachers on the issues surrounding homelessness. Includes teacher's guide, online exercises and links.
http://www.housemate.org.uk
Hungry and Homeless
Aims, by providing a free web presence, to help homeless people network, find jobs, help each other and establish contact with parents. Generally aims to help search for missing persons. Photographs, details of the service, details of site awards and link
http://www.hungryandhomeless.co.uk
It´s Your Move
A Housing Services Agency program. Aims to help single homeless people settle through initiatives such as pre-tenancy training. A bank of resources for resttlers, including an "It's Your Own Home" handbook, and a forum for staff speicialising in
http://www.itsyourmove.org.uk
Nightstop UK
Helps communities to start and operate a Nightstop providing accommodation to homeless young people. Information on the program and aplpication for a detailed guide as well as details for homeless people on how to find a Nightstop.
http://www.nightstop-uk.org
Shelter
Homelessness charity that runs a housing helpline, has a network of housing aid centres, and works with local citizens advice bureaux.
http://www.shelter.org.uk
St Mungo´s
Offer single homeless people in London access to housing and hostels, treatment for physical and mental health problems, help with finding their own home and getting training and work.
http://www.mungos.org
Street Level
Created by homeless young people. Explains about life on the streets and how to avoid homelessness, and aims to explode homelessness stereotypes.
http://www.street-level.org.uk
The Booth Centre
A drop-in and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester. Information on what the centre does and how to help.
http://www.boothcentre.org.uk
The London Connection
Day centre for young homeless or unemployed people near Trafalgar Square in central London UK.
http://www.london-connection.org.uk
foyer.net
Provides affordable and safe accommodation linked to employment and training opportunities, support and a range of other services.
http://www.foyer.net