Our Services
SPEAR is a charity for people experiencing homelessness in South-West London. We build communities in which everyone has a place to call home, and provide the help needed to lead a fulfilling life. We recognise that homelessness is much more than just a housing issue, so we provide
a range of accommodation and support services to help people reach their full potential
ROUGH SLEEPER OUTREACH
Enable people to leave the streets and take their first steps to a lasting, genuine, independence.
HOMELESS HEALTHLINK
Supports, advocates and connects former or current rough sleepers to support their physical and mental health needs.
EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Provide a person centred approach, enabling people to reach their personal, social, educational and employment goals.
ACCOMMODATION FOR MEN
Is provided by four multi-occupancy accommodation houses for men. Men are also supported through other mixed gender housing solutions and through independent flats.
TENANCY SUPPORT AND RESETTLEMENT
Supports people in temporary and more permanent accommodation, offering advice, resettlement and support to maintain their tenancies.
ACCOMMODATION FOR WOMEN
Is provided by three multi-occupancy houses for women. Women are also supported through other mixed gender housing solutions and through independent flats.
FRESH START
Is an early intervention, homelessness prevention programme which is outreach and community based.
ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (AGED 16 – 25)
Is provided by two, multi-occupancy, mixed gender supported houses.
SERVICE USER INVOLVEMENT AND PEER MENTORING
All SPEAR clients from across our different services are invited to be part of the Service User Involvement Group.
PENNY WADE HOUSE
Is provided by our flagship, first ever 14 bed, supported hostel in Richmond – Penny Wade House.
“Thank you to everyone who has helped SPEAR to help me”