Rico
“It all started when I was evicted by my landlord. I usually work, pay my own rent, go to the gym, but when I was made homeless, I really struggled …
Nicholas
“Before I was sleeping rough, I had a really good job working in Costa Rica. I had a wonderful life, money, a nice home, a nice boyfriend… up until August …
Mario
“Hello, my name is Mario. I’ve been coming to the Whitechapel Mission for approximately 6 or 7 years to get breakfast but recently I’ve been coming more during the coronavirus …
Our Mission
As The Whitechapel Mission cares for an increasing number of our most vulnerable guests during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, we remain committed to the health, safety and well-being of all. Our …
Computer Suite
Our Aim To support, encourage and assist people who are homeless and social exclusion people, regardless of background, to improve their lives, by equipping them with skills sustain tenancies, employment …
Feeding the World
Danish Crown is a global meat producer and supplier, specialising in pork and beef. The Danish Crown Group has recently outlined new Sustainability goals with the mission statement of ‘Feeding …
Washing Machine
The machine that works the hardest in the Whitechapel Mission must be our Washing Machine. Every day of the year, it boils washes over 100 towels. You can imagine the …
Pulling together to move mountains
Working alongside @SSAFA @CardboardCitz @Providence_Row @crisis_uk “The ladder to success” event to bring together services from across the borough and sector in the hope of offering even more. The Whitechapel Mission …
Typical Monday in Lifeskills
Most people do get those Monday morning blues; but it’s the day our staff and volunteers look forward to most. Our advice room is open for all to access, we can …
New Year, New You
@LushLtd @truebritlondon and @RitualCosmetics supporting our “New Year, New You” Day. Of course it is always about trying to find more appropriate, affordable housing, support structures and advice and advocacy …
The journey starts with a hot breakfast
The Whitechapel Mission have been helping Londoners to help the homeless since 1876, meeting the specific needs of each man and woman who walks through our doors. First, we help …
A fantastic finale to 2016 Ladies Day
Wow! What a fabulous day we had on the last Ladies Day of the year. A day packed with entertainment and food, finishing with a special visit from Mrs Claus …
A special Friday Ladies Day
We have had one of the most productive Ladies Day ever with the help of Volunteers from Credit Suisse and our special friends at Benfleet. This special activity was organised to …
@Hair4HomelessUK come to Whitechapel Mission
Welcome to Stewart, a salon owner in Essex, who has organised “Haircuts4 Homeless”. He encourages stylists to come together in order to visit various centres for people with no homes …
Cut for Care – Ladies Day
What a fantastic day we were treated to by the ladies of Credit Suisse and Cobella Hair salon today. Nathalie at Credit Suisse organised a French Themed day, albeit we …
2015 Rough sleeping Count
On 25 February 2016, the Department for Communities and Local Government released the autumn 2015 figures for rough sleeping. These statistics provide a snapshot figure of the number of people …
Volunteers needed for the Bank Holidays in May
We are looking for two volunteer teams for the Bank Holiday Mondays in May. 2nd May and 30th May. Are you able help? It is a 5:45am start! More details …
Volunteers from @Dentons serving the #homeless @whitechapelmiss
A Happy Easter to all. A big thank-you has to go to Matt from Dentons who came along with his family to help serve our guests of Whitechapel Mission on …
Clifford Chance Breakfast Challenge
What a Breakfast Challenge we had today! – Team leader Mia, from @Clifford Chance was kept on her toes throughout the morning. The difference was in the volunteer numbers. We …
A great Breakfast Challenge completed with @royalmail and @dentons
A great Breakfast Challenge completed with @royalmail and @dentons thanks to our budding chefs!