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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, SSJ remains concerned about the challenges ahead, particularly around funding…

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.

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 and our efforts to help vulnerable people experiencing homelessness. The…

At SSJ we work with people facing multiple disadvantages. They face a combination of problems with their current circumstances being shaped by long term exposure to poverty, deprivation, trauma, and abuse. These inequalities can manifest in a combination of issues including drug misuse. On average there are at least 2 opiate-related overdoses per day, where…

At SSJ, we feel it’s important to raise awareness more than just during October’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Are you or someone you are supporting experiencing emotional, physical, or verbal abuse? You are not alone. SSJ is here to help. Domestic violence affects millions of people each year, 2.1 million people aged 16 years and…

This summer, we want to bring sunshine into the lives of vulnerable adults experiencing multiple disadvantages with our Stronger Relationships, Brighter Futures campaign!

We are excited to officially launch the SSJ Academy. This comprehensive initiative has been designed to help residents and service users transform their lives through meaningful activity.

Bayard Rustin was one of the closest associates of Martin Luther King and an important figure in the civil rights movement. Rustin campaigned not only for the rights of African Americans but also the rights of the LGBTQ community. Rustin urged those who felt afraid to speak up and to take action. This quote really…

Trevor’s Leaving Do On Friday, 17th May, SSJ’s Chief Executive, Trevor Pickup retired after 31 years of service to the charity and community. We celebrated Trevor’s achievements at his retirement party, where we enjoyed a delightful evening reminiscing on the incredible journey SSJ has taken through Trevor’s leadership, as well as the legacy he will…

What is trauma? Trauma. It’s a word we hear often, yet its actual impact on individuals can sometimes be missed or misunderstood. When we speak of trauma, we’re talking about experiences that shake a person to their core, leaving deep scars on their mind and soul. These experiences could be physical, emotional, or psychological, leaving…