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When we talk about homelessness, the focus is often on the visible struggles—lack of shelter, food insecurity, or joblessness and beneath the surface lies a deeper, often invisible wound: trauma. For many experiencing homelessness, trauma isn’t just part of the story—it is the story. 🧠 Mental health and trauma are inextricably linked to the experience…

Meet Kelly a recovery worker in the Portsmouth homeless drug and alcohol team. Homelessness, substance misuse and poor mental health are often linked, creating a complex array of challenges for individuals struggling to rebuild their lives. In Portsmouth, a dedicated team is working tirelessly to support people in such situations. The team support people currently…

As we welcome the spring season, spare a thought for those who do not have a safe space to call home. At the core of what we do is a simple yet powerful belief: a safe space to live is a fundamental human right. However, for many, the path to finding a safe home environment…

Meet Georgia, a dedicated support worker at our Rough Sleeping Support Service in Portsmouth. This vital service encompasses three temporary accommodation blocks, offering over 100 places for people to stay and all tailored to individual support needs. The team also includes an outreach team and a Rough Sleeping Hub, serving as the initial point of…

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity during our 2024 Christmas campaign. Since the launch of our campaign on 1 December, we’ve raised a fantastic £61,497.78, along with countless donations of clothing, Christmas presents, food, and more. Thanks to you, we exceeded our £50,000 target—what an achievement! Your support has made a real difference. Thanks…

At the Society of St James, we are thrilled to announce our new partnership with our local neighbors, Tandem Electrical, experts in electrical services with NICEIC accreditation. This collaboration promises to make a lasting impact, with Tandem committing to generous regular donations to SSJ and exploring even more ways we can work together to tackle…

This Christmas, we are aiming to raise £50,000 to fund our vital work supporting people experiencing homelessness across Southampton, Portsmouth, and across Hampshire. It is a moral, human right for someone to have somewhere to live and SSJ walk beside those experiencing homelessness to help them navigate the complex, broken system and create better outcomes. An Interactive…

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…