Penny Wade house is our flagship hostel housing up to 14 clients in single rooms with communal space and a kitchen. We provide tailored, 24-hour support to people who face more complex needs after having experienced street homelessness.

The hostel’s priority client group are verified rough sleepers; referrals are taken from within SPEAR, as well as from external agencies.

Penny Wade House provides people with short-term accommodation during which clients work to identify their needs. The client’s key worker and other specialist staff support them to overcome complex needs and move forward into more permanent accommodation, to consider work, volunteering or training, and develop the skills they need to live independently.

Penny Wade House was our first ever hostel named after our founder, Penny Wade, in 1986.