SPEAR is a lifeline to hundreds of people each year who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in London. We were founded over 35 years ago by Penny Wade, a Richmond resident, who was spurred into action by the deaths of two men who were sleeping rough on the banks of the River Thames.
Today, our teams play a vital role to help end homelessness, finding people rough sleeping and providing holistic support to help people create lasting independence. We support people across the London boroughs of Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Tower Hamlets.
Our services include:
Rough sleeper outreach
We enable people to get off the streets and take their first steps to a lasting, genuine independence.
Tenancy support
We support people in temporary and more permanent accommodation, offering advice, resettlement planning, and tailored support to maintain their tenancies or achieve their next move.
Accommodation
We provide accommodation targeted towards our client’s identified support needs and aspirations. These range from hostels and Houses in Multiple Occupation to independent flats.
Independent living skills
We provide a person-centred approach to coach people to achieve their goals so that they can live an independent, fulfilling life.
Homeless Health Link Service
We engage, consult and advocate for people experiencing homelessness to address their physical and mental health needs.
Where we work
