Reflections on World Homeless Day and My Time at the 999 Club

Thomas Neumark999 Club News

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

Thank you National Lottery!

Thomas Neumark999 Club News

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

David MacGregor999 Club News

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

David MacGregor999 Club News

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

Cycle team pedal on to fundraise for 999 Club

David MacGregor999 Club News, Fundraising events

Team members cycle to fundraise for the 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

David MacGregor999 Club News, Fundraising events

RideLondon 100 charity

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