With a 27% increase in the number of people sleeping on the streets, we’re shocked to hear that the government continues to pursue new legislation that could criminalise people experiencing homelessness. We’re facing a homeless emergency, and the policy demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of the root causes of…
Read MoreWe have published our review of the financial year 2022 to 2023, which includes a summary of financial statements. During the year we had many wonderful highlights. 39 people or nearly 40% of Acorn House residents successfully completing a 6 month addiction recovery programme. This is an amazing achievement, particularly…
Read MoreAt Christmas, I often look back and reflect on the year that’s been. It has been a year of challenges for many, from the cost-of-living crisis and the lack of affordable housing to increasing levels of homelessness and struggling communities being pitted against each other. And yet…. during life’s most…
Read MoreSince 2002, our recovery hostel has been a core part of SCT. To commemorate twenty years since our doors opened, we spoke to staff and residents about what Acorn House does and what it means to them. Acorn House is our 16-bed hostel offering a therapeutic programme…
Read MoreThis year’s staff conference will be called “Together”. Alongside some structured activities we hope it will be a day to help us connect and re-connect with each other as one SCT team, enjoy each other’s company, and some good food. We have hired Showtime Photo Booth, the go to…
Read MoreSCT’s annual report is a review of the financial year 2020-21, and includes a summary of our financial statements. This reporting period has almost entirely been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and this report tells the story of SCT during a very unusual year. Nonetheless, this year we’ve had so…
Read MoreDonate to SCT between 12pm on the 30th November and 12pm on the 7th December, and your donation will have double the impact for people in recovery from homelessness and addiction. Double your donation this week We’re excited to announce that we’ve been chosen…
Read MoreA big part of our recovery pathway is our Training and Development Centre, which offers activities and training to men and women in recovery from addictions. We run regular classes in literacy, art, creative writing, digital skills, gardening, and woodwork, helping students to improve self-esteem, develop creativity, learn…
Read MoreCW: Mentions of suicide, self-harm, drinking, addiction As a young child, Vaughan faced domestic violence and precarious housing, his parents struggled with drinking and he ended up in care. He became an alcoholic at a young age while moving through the care system, then into bedsits, sofa…
Read MoreToday we’re opening our new online shop showcasing an expertly curated selection of our finest clothes, accessories, and homewares donated by our kind supporters. Our charity shops have had a presence on the streets of East London for over 25 years. Since then, we’ve rehomed millions of preloved items, and…
Read MoreSteve started at SCT in January 2017, as his first CEO role after years of experience in similar charities and social enterprises. Having been with us through some of the best and most difficult times, Steve is stepping down from his role on the 16th of July to take on…
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome Tony Chasteauneuf, who will take over leadership of SCT in August. Tony joins us after 14 years with The Salvation Army in Australia and the UK, and 12 years at Turning Tides (formerly Worthing Churches Homeless Projects). “I’m very excited to be…
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