We’re excited to announce that we have received a grant from the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund, funded by MHCLG, to deliver a new homelessness prevention project in Kingston.

We’re delighted to be part of this year’s High Tide Festival and to be recognised by an event so deeply rooted in our local community.

We have published our Impact Report for 2025/26, highlighting the difference made together over the past year.

We are excited to confirm that we have completed the purchase of Penny Wade House, our flagship hostel in Richmond, marking an important milestone in SPEAR’s long history of supporting people experiencing homelessness.

We have secured just under £1 million from the National Lottery Communities Fund to deliver our health work over the next three years.

An independent evaluation of our Homeless Health Link Service has highlighted the important role it plays in improving the health and wellbeing of people experiencing homelessness in Kingston and Richmond.

Join us for a fabulous night of live music at High Tide Ripples at the Cabbage Patch in Twickenham on Wednesday 18 February.

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated in London as overnight temperatures fall below 0°C.

We are proud to celebrate our colleague, and former client, Shane who was recognised as Fulham FC Foundation’s Community Champion on Saturday.

We were delighted to welcome local MP Munira Wilson to the Health and Wellbeing Day we hosted with Shepherd’s Star in Twickenham on Friday.

SPEAR is marking World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day by highlighting the crucial link between homelessness and mental health.

We’re really excited that SPEAR is the official charity partner of Fulham FC Foundation’s Stadium Sleepout 2025 taking place on Friday 14 November.

Transforming healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness: SPEAR’s Health and Wellbeing Days deliver lasting impact

SPEAR is encouraging those rough sleeping to stay alert as they are more vulnerable and may need help to stay safe.

As we join the celebrations for Volunteers’ Week 2025, we are proud to shine a spotlight on some of the amazing individuals who make our work possible.

Last night our client and regular volunteer, Shane, won the Outstanding Volunteer category at Richmond Council’s Community Heroes Awards.

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new mental health project to support people experiencing homelessness in Richmond and Wandsworth.

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated in London today as temperatures are forecast to fall below 0°C.

To mark International Women’s Day, we are focussing on the need for action for gender equality in addressing homelessness.

Munira Wilson, Member of Parliament for Twickenham, visited SPEAR’s Hub office today to meet with our CEO Tim Fallon.

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated in London today as temperatures are forecast to fall below 0°C.

We were really pleased to have received a donation of 100 items of new clothing, including warm winter coats, from Chelsea FC and the Chelsea Foundation.

Currently 4,780 people are reported as rough sleeping in London – a dangerous increase of 18% from last year. SPEAR is a lifeline to those in our community who need a place to call home; individuals like Shane who we’ve supported from homelessness to independence. 

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated in London today as temperatures are forecast to fall below 0°C.

This International Men’s Day, we are highlighting the importance of supporting men experiencing homelessness and the positive impact our services have on their lives.

A record total of 4,780 people were recorded as sleeping rough in London between July and September 2024.

Our Twickenham Hub office will be open again from Tuesday 22 October, following the successful completion of safety checks after a leak in our ceiling caused flooding and other damage.

We’re really excited to announce that SPEAR is the official charity partner of Fulham FC Foundation’s Stadium Sleepout at the iconic Craven Cottage Stadium.

Shane found himself facing homelessness when irregular work meant he fell behind on his rent and was evicted from his housing association home.

Unfortunately, we have had to temporarily close our Twickenham Hub office due to a leak in our ceiling causing flooding and other damage.