The Passage provides resources to encourage, inspire and challenge people who have or are experiencing homelessness, to transform their lives. Working in Victoria, Westminster (London) where the concentration of people sleeping rough is at its highest in the UK, the work we do is vital. Our Resource Centre offers a wide range of facilities to those who are experiencing homelessness, whilst also offering support to those who are at risk of becoming street homeless. We have three accommodation projects offering a safe place to call home for those with complex needs, or to those who are in the process of finding a sustainable route off the streets. We are a voice for change and advocate for those who often feel their voice is not heard. The Passage takes its values and ethos from the teachings and example of St Vincent De Paul, a Christian and social reformer, who co-founded the Daughters of Charity in 1633. Vincent believed in action rather than words and in hands-on service to vulnerable people. Our Vincentian values drive everything that we do. • We assist homeless people to realise their own potential to transform their lives. • We act with compassion and kindness. • We are a voice for change and justice. • We build relationships based on trust. • We respect each other. • We are straightforward in all our dealings. • We believe in practical hands-on hard work. • We collaborate across all sectors of society.
External link for The Passage
Carlisle Place
St Vincent's Centre
London, Westminster SW1P 1NL, GB
1-5 Longmoore Street
Victoria, England SW1V 1JH, GB
22 King’s Scholars’ Passage, SW1P 1RN
London, SW1P 1RN, GB
1 Berners Mews
West End, England W1T 3AJ, GB
Did you know we provide a range of housing solutions for those at risk of homelessness, located in central London? 🏡 Our four accommodation projects are tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, offering supported or independent living based on their circumstances. Each person we help faces different challenges, which is why it's crucial that our accommodation projects offer personalised support to help them regain stability🧡 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egHQfmFB
We’re here to make sure that those facing homelessness in London always have a place to turn to👇 But we could not do this without your support!🧡 Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re able to provide wraparound services to those who need us most, offering every individual who walks through our doors a chance to get back on their feet. Thank you to each and every supporter who allows us to do what we do. Together, we can create a society where everyone has a place to call home🏡 Find out how you can support our mission today: https://lnkd.in/ea__7MQV
With just over a week to go until #LaughtertotheRafters2024, we’re excited to spotlight the two partners who will be sponsoring this year’s event!👏✨ From community lunches to charity fundraising days, hikes and marathons, both W.RE and 3i Group plc have been incredible supporters of our work, and have been a huge part of our journey towards ending homelessness. On behalf of everyone here at The Passage, we’d like to say a massive thank you for all your continued support. We can’t wait to mark #WorldHomelessnessDay together at The Comedy Store, as we raise money for those who need us most🏡 With limited tickets left, if you’d like to join us next week then be sure to grab yours today! Every ticket purchased helps us continue to support those facing or at risk of homelessness in London👇 https://lnkd.in/ebJTu3At
We love seeing your kitchen takeover highlights! Thank you much Nelsons for joining us, and helping out during the lunchtime shift🍽️🧡
Another amazing visit to The Passage last week! 👩🍳 Teams from Legal, IT & People joined forces with incredible volunteers to serve almost 90 lunches. 🍲 The Passage offers vital services, including shelter and support, to people facing homelessness. It was such a rewarding day filled with smiles, teamwork, and giving back. Thank you to everyone at The Passage for spending the day with us & to all involved for making a difference! ✨ #nelsons #thepassage
Donations like these go a long way in helping us continue to be there for our community👏 A huge thank you from everyone here at The Passage!🧡
This month for the Westminster monthly wrap up🎬 Ria Morris, Georgina Hawkins and I, along with the supply chain have been busy delivering in Westminster City Council A huge thank you to East Electrical Services Ltd for a generous donation to The Passage. 50 clothing items were donated from The Passage’s list of wanted items including trousers, underpants, socks, shoes and jumpers. Thank you East! 💡💛 Another thank you goes to Frixos Metalworks for the kind donation of 3 laptops to The Passage Employment Team. The laptops will support clients in applying for jobs and training opportunities and creating or updating their CVs💻 With the Borough of Westminster facing the highest number of people rough sleeping, charities like The Passage are vital🧡 Lastly, I attended a year 12 assembly at Harris Academy St John’s Wood to 130 students with Construction Youth Trust to promote their careers programme with the school📚 #watessocialvalue #westminster #volunteering
"I chose to raise money for The Passage because I believe everyone deserves a home where they feel safe." – Alexei Samarenko 👏 This weekend, we’re spotlighting another one of our #TeamPassage superstars! 🌟 Two weeks ago, Alexei took part in the Richmond RunFest Half Marathon, raising over £1000 in support of our mission, and helping us continue to be there for those facing or at risk of homelessness. Thank you, Alexei, for choosing to be there for your community🧡
With the colder months fast approaching, we need your donations to help keep our clothing store stocked📦 Items we need the most include things such as trousers, t-shirts, and jackets, along with winter coats and hoodies to help keep our clients warm as temperatures start to drop. If you have any items you’d like to donate, please find out how to do so by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/gYN9pMab You can also support us by sharing this post and helping us spread the word!🙏
We are proud to be a part of the London Charter to End Rough Sleeping as we work together to put an end to rough sleeping for good. #LondonChartertoEndRoughSleeping Find out more below👇
👉The Passage supports the London Charter to End Rough Sleeping and is part of the core group of organisations that make up the steering group. Their vision is of a society where street homelessness no longer exists, and everyone has a place to call home. The Passage’s pioneering homelessness prevention scheme – No Night Out - is based on the idea that prevention is the key to ending rough sleeping. Prevention stops the cycle of trauma before it begins, as we know that just one night on the streets can have a detrimental impact on an individual’s mental and physical health. The scheme was developed following the pandemic when they identified an effective working model – moving people into emergency accommodation during the ‘Everyone In’ initiative. Since launching in 2021, No Night Out has enabled The Passage to prevent 196 people from spending their first night out on the streets. Of those people, only five returned to the streets, despite their best efforts to support them. That’s a success rate of 96%. The team work with people in a way that best suits their individual needs, for as long as it takes; because meaningful and lasting change requires time, patience and trust. 👉The No Night Out prevention scheme provides emergency accommodation for those at risk of spending their first night on the streets, whilst teams at The Passage work with them to find a more suitable solution. This scheme not only enables The Passage to protect people’s safety and wellbeing, but also provides an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of their situation and what led them there. This deeper understanding ensures that they can provide holistic, wrap-around support to people through a range of their services, helping them on a journey to a happier, healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. 📲For more information about The Passage please visit their website: https://passage.org.uk 🔗Or read more about it on https://lnkd.in/eAustVeB #LondonChartertoEndRoughSleeping #EndRoughSleeping #London
A huge thank you to the team at Compre Group for joining us in our Resource Centre last week to help prepare and serve our community lunch🍽️ Community lunches are a wonderful way to bring our clients, staff, and supporters together, and we’re so grateful for all your hard work! Thank you for helping us be there for those who need us most🏠🧡
Community Involvement On Wednesday 18th September, a few of our colleagues from the London team took part in a kitchen takeover for our London charity partner, The Passage. The team then headed down to the kitchen to start the prep for lunch and meet the chefs. The team worked diligently from 10 AM - 3:30 PM, preparing a lovely lunch of the roast dinner. Our #Compre team members discovered their hidden talents as chefs, chopping vegetables, seasoning food and creating a delicious fruit salad. The day was filled with smiles as the team helped feed almost 100 people who rely on a hot meal from The Passage. It was an incredibly fulfilling experience to be able to assist and contribute to the community. We look forward to more volunteering initiatives in the future. It is great to see community involvement growing as part of our ESG Roadmap at Compre Group. A big shout out to all our Compre volunteers, as well as Theo Fox and Alexandra M. from The Passage. Connect with either of them if you are interested in volunteering opportunities. The impact made on homelessness in London through their long-term support stretches far beyond just offering shelter and a hot meal - Learn more about The Passage Charity and their incredible work here: The Passage Simon Hawkins, Marina Fourie, Camille Rene - Waterhouse, Hollie Bishop, Juliet Drake (she/her), Jeremy Fisher, Madeleine Walo, Iyanuoluwa A., and Natasha Saunders #wevalueachother #growwithus #ESG #communityinvolvement #volunteering
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us last night at Cathedral View – Roof Garden and Indoor Events Space to meet our service teams and learn more about the vital work we’re doing to prevent and end homelessness for good👏 It was a wonderful opportunity to share insights into our services and address some common misconceptions about homelessness. Seeing a room full of passionate Passage supporters eager to engage with this urgent issue was truly inspiring! A special shoutout to our amazing frontline teams, our chefs Claudette and Nour, and everyone who helped make the evening so impactful🧡