Today is both World Homeless Day, and also my last day as CEO of the 999 Club. As people around the world reflect on the current state of homelessness in their neighbourhoods, I am reflecting on the last 4 years here in Deptford, south East London.…. I am sad to be leaving this special organisation, into which I have poured … Read More
Statement in response to the Home Secretary’s comments re. Rough sleeping
We at the 999 Club were shocked by the statements made on Saturday by Home Secretary Suella Braverman in which she described rough sleeping as a “lifestyle choice”. We work with people sleeping rough on a daily basis and are therefore all too familiar with the pattern of events which lead to a person sleeping rough. Our data tells us … Read More
What can my ill-fated teenage attempts to economise teach us about homelessness?
Agencies must work together to help reduce the number of people sleeping on the streets of Lewisham.
Thank you National Lottery!
Fantastic news! National Lottery Awards for All Programme has awarded £10,000 to our Confidence, Resilience & Skills project. Through activities such as gardening, cooking and music, the project empowers and builds self-esteem in those we work with. Thank you National Lottery! Love0 Share Tweet Share Pin
Every death is a tragedy
A report by the Museum of Homelessness states 1,286 people died in the UK in 2021 whilst experiencing homelessness. This is a 32% increase on the numbers reported in 2020. Every death is a tragedy. We believe that the Government must work together with Local Authorities and charities to deliver permanent solutions, and not short-term fixes, to end homelessness for good. Read … Read More
Our doors are open once again
We are extremely happy to be opening our doors once again (in a Covid safe way) to provide support, advice and essential supplies to people experiencing homelessness in Lewisham. We are currently offering a reduced service which includes Benefits and Employability advice, Showers, Laundry, Food Supplies, Tea and Toast and of course the warm welcome that people have come to … Read More
Building the future: The 999 club joins V&A to make upcycled furniture
The 999 Club is collaborating with the V&A to make upcycled furniture from exhibit packing crates. These will be displayed at London Design Festival.
Cycle team pedal on to fundraise for 999 Club
A team of three women and nine men took part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event earlier this month (4th August). The twelve cyclists each battled 100 miles to raise thousands of pounds for the 999 Club which helps us run a night shelter and drop-in day centre for people in Lewisham who have experienced homelessness. In their bright orange … Read More
Architects pedal on to raise money for homelessness
Greenwich architects firm bptw has three staff donning their lycra to take part in the RideLondon 100 cycling event to raise money for the 999 Club charity. Two of the team visited us today (Wednesday) to find out more about what we do to work with people in South East London who are homeless or vulnerably housed. The Prudential RideLondon-Surrey … Read More