Heatwave – Our emergency actions to support people experiencing homelessness
The Met Office has announced a 90% probability of Heat-Health Alert criteria being met on Tuesday 9th until perhaps Sunday 14th of August in London.
Pride Month & Community – An Interview with SPEAR’s Director of Operations
Ahead of the Month of Community this June, SPEAR’s Interim Director of Operations, Mark Taylor, talks about the sense of community present at SPEAR.
Volunteers’ Coffee Morning – 7 June 2022
As part of National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) we hosted a coffee morning at our flag ship hostel, Penny Wade House, in Richmond to show our appreciation and thank our volunteers for all their support.
National Volunteers’ Week 1 – 7 June 2022
Nicky Dalglish has been SPEAR’s Volunteering Manager for three years and has worked with over 500 volunteers.
Interview with Emily Pt 2 Introducing our Navigator Team
We still have Outreach workers helping those entering our programme, but Navigators offer wrap-around support for people with more complex needs.
Supporting Clients’ Mental Health – Q&A with Arturo
I started working at SPEAR in November 2020 when I joined the Homeless Health Link Service. I am part of a team that ensures our clients have access to health services, both mental and physical.
Have empty rooms to let up to March 2022? We need up to 10!
Since the start of the Covid pandemic, SPEAR homelessness charity has worked tirelessly with the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames to keep rough sleepers safe.
Health help for homeless community in Richmond
A special event for the homeless community and refugees took place last week at the Exchange in Twickenham.
London homeless charity to feature in Richmond Monopoly
A homelessness charity known for their work in south west London will feature on a new version of Monopoly set in Richmond.