SWR Shoe Box Appeal a huge success

SWR Shoe Box Appeal a huge success

Nearly 200 shoe boxes filled with presents have been delivered to the Drop-in, in response to South Western Railway’s Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. Now Christmas will be a little brighter for local homeless people. We’re very grateful to South Western...
Mayor of Merton’s Charity Appeal

Mayor of Merton’s Charity Appeal

Last Saturday, 25 April, should have seen the prestigious Mayor of Merton’s Charity Ball at the All England Club, Faith in Action being one of the two beneficiary charities adopted by outgoing Mayor of Merton, Cllr Janice Howard, in 2019/20. Unfortunately the...

Message from Chair of Trustees

Update to supporters on the Drop-in during the COVID-19 emergency. Very reluctantly, we have had to close our Homeless Drop-In, following government instructions about social distancing. We will re-open as soon as we can. Meanwhile, we are continuing to work with our...

Our Drop-in during the Corona emergency

Regrettably, our Drop-in will be open for PEOPLE WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION ONLY from Friday 20 March until further notice. This is a tremendously challenging time for us all, however we are endeavouring to keep the Drop-in open as long as we possibly can. We will post...

Precautions against Corona Virus

We have shared with our volunteers plans on what we can do to protect ourselves against the Corona virus. These will be discussed in briefings each morning we are open, and we have prepared a simpler sheet for service users in both English and Polish.  This...

What can I donate to the Drop-in?

We’ve updated our preferred list of donations for homeless people who visit the Drop-in. For the latest on what is most useful to give to help some of the most vulnerable members of our society, click here. Donations can be deleivered to the Drop-in every...
Christmas donations flood in

Christmas donations flood in

It’s been a bumper Christmas as we took in donations from generous London-based organisations and individuals, Once again this Christmas we’re indebted to South Western Railway and their passengers from and around the Wimbledon area. Their 2019 Shoebox...
Decorations with a difference!

Decorations with a difference!

Razors, Oyster cards and socks were among the ‘decorations’ adorning FiA’s tree at the recent Trinity United Reform Church’s Christmas Tree Festival. The items chosen are amongst those we give to local homeless people. Trinity URC, in Mansel...
Winter newsletter out now

Winter newsletter out now

Get the latest news from Faith in Action and our work with homeless and vulnerably-housed people in and around Merton by downloading and reading our December...
A Volunteer’s story

A Volunteer’s story

Faith in Action volunteer Nicky Ellis spoke passionately at our recent Open Evening about why volunteering at the Drop-in means so much to her. To an appreciative audience that included the Mayor of Merton and her Consort, Merton borough councillors and other Drop-in...