Our Mission

Our aim is to help prevent homelessness and alleviate the effects of homelessness.  We help single people from Elmbridge, Runnymede and Spelthorne who do not qualify for help from the local authorities.

Thames Homeless Project started over 10 years ago in Walton-On-Thames, with a small group who wanted to do something practical for local homeless people. 

Today, THP is still made up entirely of volunteers.  In addition to supporting a hostel for single, homeless people, THP provides grants and loans.  This might be to help secure a home e.g. with a deposit, or to help with essential furniture and household items.

We also consider applications for grants from organisations working with homeless people.  Recent initiatives have included funding a Tenancy Support Worker in Elmbridge and a Nightstop worker in Runnymede and Spelthorne. 

THP’s funds come from voluntary donations only.  We receive no grant or Local Authority or Government funding. 
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If you are homeless, or think you might become homeless you should first go to your local Council. They are required by law to give you advice and assistance. They may also be able to refer you on to another organisation who can help in your particular circumstances.