Whitechapel
Mission
Bringing hope where there is despair
Our Impact in 2017
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Over 3,332 volunteers, offering over 23,493 hours of their time.
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New figures reveal that 3,569 people were found sleeping rough on any given night in England in 2015, an increase of 30% on the previous year.
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Rough sleeping in England has now doubled since 2010
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24% of rough sleepers have been on the streets for 2 years or more.
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109,131 breakfasts served during this year, an average of 298 a day.
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4,871 different people used our services during this year.
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3,117 people used our advice services during the past year. 312 were women.
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18% of people using our services are under 26 years of age.
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32 people use the Whitechapel Mission's address to receive their post.
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29 people were helped to find employment
- 11 were referred to drug or alcohol programmes.
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256 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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97 people found permanent accomodation, either a flat or apartment. 169 people found a hostel during this year.
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20 birth certificates purchased during this year.
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19 people came to us without any form of ID at all.
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25,800 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 141 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 homeless who ask for our help.
Todays Volunteers
We welcome volunteers from:
Blackrock
Individual
White & Case
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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Recital by Edward, Victoria and Sean
On Friday 7 September from 6:00 to 6:30 pm (early, so that you can come before you go home!), Edward Button (Countertenor, and trainee in Tax), Victoria Burmester (Soprano) and Sean Gibbons (Pianist, and Partner in MIT) will perform a recital in the 4th Floor Auditorium. There will be refreshments after the music. This will be Edward's last day at Stephenson Harwood since he is leaving the firm to sing as the Second Countertenor in The King's Singers.
The programme is varied and will feature some well-known and much-loved solos and duets by Bach, Vivaldi, Pergolesi, Gershwin and even a song from Les Misérables!
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Charitable Bookings
For EVERY honoured restaurant booking you make for you or on behalf of someone else, £1 for EVERY diner will be donated by CHARITABLE BOOKINGS to a charity of your choice at absolutely no cost to you.
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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.
GDPR
Throughout March, April and May, we contacted everybody to request permission to store personal date, for the purpose of keeping in touch.
On May 24th, we deleted all personal data, where we did not have permission.
News
Billy McDowall - Service of Thanksgiving and CelebrationYou are invited to join us at Whitechapel Mission on Tuesday 18th September at 12:00pm (Noon) to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Billy.
Billy McDowall has been a very special part of the life of Whitechapel Mission, and there will be the opportunity to reflect on his life, share stories of our times together, and to say goodbye. Please join us for refreshments after the service.
