With rising costs, a challenging fundraising environment and the difficulties facing charity retail, we’ve had to make a lot of difficult decisions. Closing our Walthamstow shop was one of them. We’re acting now to do everything we can to keep our other doors – including those of all our services – open, by launching an urgent appeal and being honest with the community that supports us.
Our doors first opened in 1965, and since then, SCT has supported thousands of people in their recovery from addiction and homelessness. The engine that makes all our work possible is community. We receive no direct government funding, relying largely on our charity shops and supporters like you to fund the life changing services we provide.
For the people receiving our support, walking through our doors for the first time is a memorable and defining moment.
On that first day, sitting in my room, feeling the breeze through the open window, I experienced something I hadn’t in a long time… hope.
Former Acorn House Resident
Coming here was the best thing that ever happened to me. It gave me a second chance.
Former Acorn House Resident
Being part of SCT’s Art Classes has opened my mind to a creative future I once thought was beyond reach.
Art student
Every year, we support more than 200 people across our services.
Our six-month residential programme, where around 60 people a year begin their recovery journey.
A home first, with ongoing support, for people experiencing long term homelessness. 86% of people housed through Housing First since 2020 have stayed in their long-term accommodation.
Somewhere safe to live while people find their feet after being part of our six-month residential programme.
Our peer-led community, because connection is a vital part of recovery.
Courses and new skills for work, study and rebuilding a life.
And so much more!
We need to raise £200,000 by the end of March 2027. We can’t do that alone, so we’re asking for your help.
£50funds a warm, nutritious meal for 10 people.
£100contributes towards a night of accommodation and intensive support at Acorn House.
£250contributes towards the one-to-one support that helps someone sustain their tenancy.
£500helps turn a Housing First flat into a home, providing the furniture, kitchen equipment and essentials someone needs to begin rebuilding their life.
Even if all you can give right now is £10, every pound helps keep someone’s door to recovery open, and helps them build a life beyond addiction and homelessness.
These are examples of the difference your donation could make. Your gift is unrestricted, helping us direct funds where they are needed most.
Over the coming months we’ll be out on East London’s streets, knocking on our neighbours’ doors, sharing what happens behind ours, and building up to Big Give in December. Follow along and be part of it.
