Welcome to the Society of St James

Hampshire's leading homelessness charity.

Helping vulnerable people experiencing homelessness, problems with alcohol and substance use and other complex needs to change their lives.

Our SSJ Academy

The SSJ Academy is our new programme which offers meaningful activities, educational pathways, and volunteering opportunities to empower our residents and service users.

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Latest News

Autumn Budget Brings Mixed News for Homelessness Sector, Society of St James Urges Further Support

The Society of St James (SSJ) has responded to the recent UK Autumn Budget with a mixture of cautious optimism and concern. While the Chancellor’s announcement of increased funding for local authorities and the Affordable Homes project represents a welcome step forward in tackling homelessness,…

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Meet Our New Chief Executive

Our new Chief Executive, Tania Marsh, joined us in June. We’re so glad she has joined the SSJ Team and we’re extremely excited for our bright future with her. Watch her interview below to get to know her better.

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Grant Received from the National Lottery Community Fund

We are thrilled to announce that the SSJ Academy has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, totalling £835,610! We are extremely grateful to the National Lottery and National Lottery players for recognising our hard work and for investing in SSJ…

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