International Women’s Day: Penny Wade
This year at SPEAR we celebrate International Women’s Day by remembering our founder Penny Wade.
London Charter to End Rough Sleeping
On Thursday 7th of December SPEAR’s CEO joined the launch of London’s first rough sleeping charter – the London Charter to End Rough Sleeping.
Our Health Link work last Winter
Winter is a particularly challenging time for people sleeping rough, with cold temperatures causing ill-health and exacerbating existing health conditions. We received funding from the South West London Integrated Care System to deliver Health and Wellbeing Days to people experiencing homelessness.
SPEAR’s Homeless Health Link Service celebrates new funding from the National Lottery Community Fund
This month, we are delighted to celebrate the start of a new three-year funding award from the National Lottery Community Fund towards our Homeless Health Link Service.
SPEAR’s Homeless Health Link Service Evaluation Tender
This invitation to tender invites proposals to evaluate SPEAR’s Homeless Health Link service.
Homelessness organisations warn of impact of not extending energy support
We’ve joined Homeless Link and other homelessness organisations to write to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Grant Shapps, warning of the “devastating” impact of not extending the Government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme beyond March 2023.
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) activated in London
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been activated today. Our Outreach teams are working with Local Authorities to find suitable, safe provision for any rough sleepers in South West London.
Health & Wellbeing Day Richmond
On Wednesday the 9th of November, our Homeless Health Link Service organised a Health and Wellbeing Day alongside the NHS and other healthcare professionals to provide access to healthcare to people experiencing homelessness and seeking asylum.
Trustees’ Week 07-11 November
Trustees’ Week is a time for us to thank the wonderful work our Trustees do at SPEAR. Following this year’s theme “making a difference in changing times”, our Trustee Charlotta talks about her role and what we can do for our communities.
World Homeless Day – 10 October 2022
This year, both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day (Monday 10th October) are taking place in the context of a cost of living crisis.
