Sarah has been a victim of domestic violence and sexual assault, leading to her becoming on the streets of London. Here, she found that life was even harder and at one stage, she was gang raped, and becoming pregnant with her son as a result. She recently finished a long prison sentence and is adjusting to being out in the … Read More
Chance to join 999 Club as our new Deputy Manager/Female Services Lead
A wonderful opportunity to join 999 Club and help those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless! Our new Deputy Manager / Female Service Lead will help oversee our work with female clients at our Women’s Sanctuary, and support the Services Manager in the operation of our Gateway Day Centre Click here to read the job description and … Read More
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
The privilege of a good night’s sleep
“I’m wide awake Dad! Let’s read a book!” my 7-year-old daughter proclaimed excitedly. It was 2am. I had been fast asleep. She wanted to explore the joyous expanse of the universe, to use her imagination, to raid the fridge, to play, to mess about. I wanted to go back to sleep. More accurately, I wanted not to have been woken … Read More
Nathan’s Story
“The 999 Club made me feel like I was worth something. I was in a bad place last year. I lost my job, I lost everything.” DONATE NOW
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
Bruno: “If I hadn’t come to the 999 Club, I would be in the same situation – homeless”
Former waiter Bruno, 41, became homeless and was sleeping in a park after he ran out of money… I had two rough nights sleeping in a park…
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
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