Whitechapel
Mission
Bringing hope where there is despair
Our Impact in 2018
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Over 4,600 volunteers, offering over 24.800 hours of their time.
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New figures reveal that 4,134 people were found sleeping rough on any given night in England in 2017, an increase of 32% on the previous year.
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Figures reveal that 8,096 people were found sleeping rough on any given night in London in 2017, an increase of 7% on the previous year.
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Rough sleeping in England has now increased by 169% since 2010
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24% of rough sleepers have been on the streets for 2 years or more.
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101,835 breakfasts served during this year, an average of 279 a day.
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5,412 different people used our services during this year.
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2,917 people used our advice services during the past year. 296 were women.
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18% of people using our services are under 26 years of age.
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28 people use the Whitechapel Mission's address to receive their post.
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36 people were helped to find employment
- 41 were referred to drug or alcohol programmes.
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198 people received help in claiming benefits.
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32% of people using our services have been in care at some point.
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15% of people supported by the Whitechapel Mission have been in the armed services.
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79 people found permanent accomodation, either a flat or apartment. 258 people found a hostel during this year.
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12 birth certificates purchased during this year.
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27 people came to us without any form of ID at all.
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23,800 showers during this year.
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38% of people using our services have been in prison.
Our Mission
The Whitechapel Mission has been serving the homeless and marginalised for 143 years – including a day centre, skills training and career advice, activity programmes and specialist support for complex needs. By encouraging each person to address the issues which caused their homelessness, we help them to gain the skills and confidence to make lasting changes in their lives.
We believe everyone deserves a chance, regardless of their background, race or religion.
We are open every day of the year and expect to see as many as 300 homeless and vulnerable men and women each day. And we do this without public funding.
We know that we can, and are, making a positive and lasting difference to the people who ask for our help.
News
English councils accused of hiding scale of homelessness crisisCritics point out change of compiling method led to decrease in total count of rough sleepers
The Guardian - 25-02-2019
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Homeless deaths rose by a record 22% last year, says ONS reportA record number of homeless people died last year, in the biggest increase in deaths since reporting began, amid warnings fatalities are likely to be even higher in 2019.
The Guardian - 01-10-2019
Todays Volunteers
We welcome volunteers from:
Omamerhi & Friends
Petts Wood Methodist Church
Individuals
Volunteers play a crucial role within the Mission, serving breakfast, sorting clothing or working one to one with people who are homeless.
Fundraising
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Lisa Stewart - Lisbon Marathon - raised £426.25
Lisa Stewart is running her 10th marathon in Lisbon this October and to celebrate she thought she would raise some cash for a good cause.
"I've decided to raise money for The Whitechapel Mission. They offer free food, showers, clothing and advice and counselling to those in need."
It's so easy to take food, hot water, cups of tea, clean clothing and having a solid support system for granted. Many people don't have access to these things and The Whitechapel Mission is helping to change this for thousands in their local area.
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Three Peaks Challenge - The Peaky Drivers - raised £1,801.10
Georgiana Oana, Angie Berry, Samantha Butler, Jade Aymer, Katie Cooney, Mark Gale, Joseph Palmer, Daniel Rendall and Richard Baker.
We are all train drivers from the London Overground depot at New Cross Gate who are going to attempt to climb the highest mountains of England, Scotland and Wales within 24 hours to raise money for the Whitechapel Mission. We will climb each peak in turn, and will then drive from the foot of one mountain to the next.
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Good Giving
A gift that makes a real difference.
Looking for the perfect present? Don’t know what to buy?
How about a gift that can help change the life of a homeless person?
Whatever your budget and whoever you’d like to buy for, there’s a full range for you choose from. And to recognise your donation we’ll send a gift certificate in the name of your friend, relative or loved one for them to open on their special day.
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pennies from heaven
Net pay rounded down to the nearest pound with the pennies donated to charity. Earn £850.34 then 34p to charity
Individuals sign up once and from then on every salary is rounded down to the nearest pound with the pennies donated to charity. If net pay was £850.34 then 34p would be donated. Donation is between 0-99p.
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UK mountain charity challenges
Help raise money and awareness whilst tackling a mountain challenge
ExpedAdventure organise and run bespoke UK mountain charity challenges and International treks. ExpedAdventure organise all the challenge logistics so you can focus on getting fit and raising awareness and funds for your charity.
Make a Donation Now
We pledge to be open every day and pledge to make a difference for as many people as possible.
But, only if you can pledge to support us.
Breakfast Challenge News
Can you put together a volunteer team of 6-10 people for:Frtiday 8th November - 6am-11:30am
We cannot accept individual volunteers
