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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…

A Touch of Magic, a Portsmouth based charity who chose SSJ as their cause for 2023, have been fundraising for us throughout 2023. They set a target of £10,000, but absolutely smashed it by raising £10,836! A Touch of Magic hosted a range of events in 2023, including a ‘Down in New Orleans’ ball, a…

We are delighted to announce the addition of Airport Lodge to the SSJ stable, our latest project aimed at providing housing and intensive resettlement support for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Farnborough and Aldershot areas.  Our dedicated team provides comprehensive, trauma-informed support, addressing a range of mental, physical, and substance abuse challenges, as well as…

After an extraordinary 31 years at the helm, Chief Executive Trevor Pickup is set to swap his leadership hat for a gardening fork as he retires from the Society of St. James (SSJ) in May 2024. Trevor’s dedication and leadership have become synonymous with the organisation, shaping its direction and impacting countless lives across these three decades. Trevor says…”Leaving…