This winter, we’re bringing back our Art Trail and sharing some of the artwork created by our students. Each one has been created by someone in recovery and tells a personal story of transformation. Entitled Transformations, the Art Trail is the cornerstone of our winter campaign. As well as shining…
Read MoreCan you help more people recover from homelessness and addiction? We’ve been chosen to take part in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge Give between 28 November and 5 December and your donation could be doubled. Can you help us raise £45,000 to help more people overcome homelessness and addiction? Go…
Read MoreWe are shocked and saddened to hear proposals to criminalise people who have no choice but to sleep on the streets and penalise charities that offer them support. To suggest rough sleeping is a lifestyle choice demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of the root causes of homelessness. No one…
Read MoreIn the bustling heart of Watney Market, something special has been brewing. Our Watney Market charity shop has undergone a remarkable transformation, and we are thrilled to share the exciting details with you. Join us as we explore the story behind this transformation and discover how it’s making a…
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 MoreOur eighth charity shop is now open on Hoe Street in Walthamstow. With seven other shops across East London, and an online charity shop, we are excited to launch our newest addition. SCT in Walthamstow is a community-focused shop selling quality donated goods at affordable prices.
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…
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