Winter Provisions Resources 24
Winter provisions are vital for those who are rough sleeping and need support during the coldest season of the year. We’ve compiled a list of local service providers in London for those needing a helping hand.
Homelessness shelters
Provides accommodation for people who are sleeping rough, including those who have been sleeping on the streets long-term, as well as those who have recently been made homeless and have no connections to Westminster. They also provide other support services, including mental health, addiction, and other specialist needs. Their Resource Centre is also a hub for various community activities.
Contact Information:
020 7592 1850
St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place, SW1P 1NL
They work with people in Brent to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good. They offer services like finding a home and settling in, finding work and applying for jobs, looking after your health and wellbeing.
Contact Information
0208 965 2561
1-2 Bank Buildings, High Street, Harlesden, NW10 4LT
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm - Visiting hours are from 10am to 4pm, generally by appointment
At the day centres you’ll find hot meals, companionship and support. The centres are safe, warm and lively places run by caring and friendly volunteers.
All centres are open from Sunday 24th December to Thursday 28th December, from 10am to 5pm.
Bermondsey Day Centre, 240 Lynton Road, SE1 5LA
Stratford Day Centre, Pitchford Street, E15 4RZ
Pimlico Day Centre, 36 Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT
Domestic Violence Shelters
A pan-London organisation providing services to women affected by domestic abuse .
Contact Information
020 8961 6549 or 020 8961 5701
108 Craven Park, Harlesden, NW10 8QE
Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Offers online live chat via their website or a telephone number to call for free and in confidence, 24 hours a day - 0808 2000 247
They provide information on your rights and how to get to a refuge.
Soup Kitchens/Christmas Lunch or Dinner
Supporting isolated older adults during the holidays with Christmas dinner and festive activities.
Contact Information
Please contact christmas@jacksonslane.org.uk if you’d like to refer an adult in need on Christmas Day. You can also self refer.
Jacksons Lane, 269a, Archway Road, London, N6 5AA
Pub owners Mick and Sarah will open their doors on Christmas Day to anyone in need of company and a hot meal, completely free of charge.
Contact Information
020 8947 7691
33 Wimbledon Hill Rd, London SW19 7NE
Laurence’s Larder is non-referral and open to everyone. Every week they offer a food parcel, clothes bank, sit-down hot meal, community activities, and access to support services.
Hot meals 11:00am – 2:00pm Thursday
Clothes bank -11:00am – 2:00pm Thursday
Food bags on 10:00am-12:00pm Wednesday
Community art café – 10:30am – 4:00pm Monday
Contact Information
07498775019
Christ Church Brondesbury, Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7BJ
Food banks
They provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis.
They have 2 locations:
Neasden Centre - St Mary's Church, Church End, Next to Church End roundabout, Neasden Lane, NW10 2TS (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30pm to 3pm)
Kingsbury Centre - Lindsay Park Baptist Church, The Mall, Kenton, HA3 9TG (Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm)
Please note Christmas opening hours:
Tues 17th Dec (Neasden Centre) 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Wed 18th Dec (Kingsbury Centre) 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Thursday 19th Dec (Neasden Centre) 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Monday 23rd Dec (Neasden Centre) 12.30pm - 3.00pm EXTRA SESSION
Closed from Tues 24th December until Weds 1st January. Reopening on Thurs 2nd of Jan
Based in Brent, and they provide food (perishable and non-perishable) and toiletries. They also offer delivery services to those who are vulnerable.
They have two hubs:
Sufra NW London, 160 Pitsfield Way, NW10 0PW
The Pakistan Community Centre, Marley Walk, NW2 4PU
Contact Information
020 3441 1335
160 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, London, NW10 0PW
Other Services
Offers showers to the hidden homeless every Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
St Giles High St, London, WC2H 8LG
Links and hotlines
Connects rough sleepers to their local services – can be used by rough sleepers or someone who wants to help someone rough sleeping
Find out more here
Shelter – London Hotline
0330 053 6091 for under 25
0344 515 1540 for 25 and over
Both lines are open from Monday to Friday, from 9:30am to 5pm
Concerns about a person being harmed or at risk of abuse, call the Safeguarding Adults Team on 020 8937 4098.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, speak to Advance by calling 07398 454898
If you or someone you know needs urgent help washing, feeding or dressing themselves but does not have any friends or family to support them, call 020 8937 6589.
Emergency homelessness
Please call 020 8937 1234 and select option 2.
If you see someone sleeping rough throughout the holidays, report this on the Streetlink website or call 0300 500 0914.