Please do NOT leave donations outside of our charity shops. Leaving bags and boxes of items you intend to donate outside of our shops is fly tipping. We need to check items are fit for sale before we accept them, and we can’t sell items that are in poor condition.

The number of people seen rough sleeping in London has reached a record high, with 13,231 individuals recorded on the streets between April 2024 and March 2025, marking a 21% increase from the previous year.

Check out this adorable #throwback framed picture of The Rainbow Fish! 🐠🌈 At Emmaus Lower Addiscombe, every visit is a chance to discover a new #preloved item. Come visit us and see what you find: 📌 275 Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon, CR0 6RD #Emmaus #ShopUnique #CharityShopFinds #Secondhand

So far in 2024/25, 11% (1,411 people) of people seen rough sleeping were aged 25 or under — a rise from 9% (1,139 people) in 2023/24. #EndYoungHomelessness

Join us for some karaoke with a twist! 🎤💚 Our friends @throwleyyard are hosting a karaoke night! All funds raised will help us support people move from homelessness. 🗓 Saturday 5th July 🕖 7–9 PM 📍 Throwley Yard Cinema 💸 Free Entry 👗 No Dress Code #karaoke #karaokenight #fundraiser

According to the latest annual report on people found rough sleeping in London, 13,221 people were recorded sleeping rough in London in 2024–25. That’s a 10% increase from the 11,993 counted the year before.

A new national report by @aktcharity , in partnership with the Universities of Kent, Bristol, and Southampton, sheds light on the widespread crisis of LGBTQ+ youth struggling with homelessness in the UK.

Lambeth Council’s spending on temporary accommodation has increased significantly in recent years, with costs for ‘Bed & Breakfast’ placements rising from £30 million in 2021 to £71 million in 2024, and estimated to hit £100 million this year.

Central Hill Estate was to be demolished and rebuilt by 2025. As of today, the estate still remains and its residents are being evicted. A total of 163 homes are facing eviction, and there are currently dozens of empty homes not being used. The future of the estate is uncertain.

As temperatures soar across the UK this week, please remember that for thousands of homeless people, this heatwave is dangerous—even deadly. Prolonged exposure can lead to dehydration, heatstroke, and severe sunburn, especially when there’s no shelter to escape the sun. #UKHeatwave

Here is a clip from BBC Radio Surrey who interviewed Ross, our Partnerships Manager, earlier this month! 💚 Ross discussed the housing crisis in Surrey and went over important facts related to homelessness. Ross starts speaking at the 01:09:11 mark. #bbcradiosurrey #housingcrisis

Check out this stash of #vintage #Beano comics! 📚 Featuring iconic characters like Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and The Bash Street Kids. What a throwback! You never know what you will find at the charity shop. Currently available in our furniture warehouse on Knights Hill.

The UK government will decriminalise rough sleeping in 2025 by scrapping the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act, which made it a crime to sleep on the streets in England and Wales.

Discover hidden treasures at Emmaus SLC! ✨💚 At Emmaus SLC, our shops are filled with #preloved furniture, clothing, books and more — each item looking for a new home.

Edmund Valentine White III (1940 - 2025) was a pioneer in the LGBTQ+ community. Present at the Stonewall riots, he was inspired to raise positive awareness to the LGBTQ+ community through gay literature. #pride #pridemonth #lgbt #lgbtq #edmundwhite #stonewall #stonewallriots

LGBT HERO is the UK's national health and wellbeing charity dedicated to supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. Each month, they assist over 100,000 people by providing reliable information, advice, and various forms of support.

Happy Volunteers Week! 💚 This week, we're celebrating the kind people who give up their time and energy to support us. Whether you're volunteering in our shops, in the kitchen or elsewhere in the community - your work is noticed and appreciated. Thank you for your solidarity. #VolunteerWeek

Tune in tomorrow to BBC Radio Surrey at 07:05am to hear Ross, our Partnerships Manager, discuss the current state of homelessness in Surrey and South London! 💚 See the link below for more info: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #bbcradiosurrey #bbcradio #homelessness #homelessnessuk

Happy Pride Month from Emmaus SLC! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ At Emmaus SLC, we believe everyone should be welcomed, accepted, and loved just as they are. We stand in #solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. #PrideMonth #pride #lgbtq #lgbtqpride

"There’s plenty of support available to homeless people." Many support services for people struggling with homelessness are often underfunded, overstretched, or hard to access. #homelessmyths #homelessness #homelesslondon #roughsleepers #roughsleeping #homelessnesscharity

Do you need any cost of living advice? Streatham Library is offering a free drop-in centre offering advice to locals who are struggling with bills and saving money. This service is available every Wednesday afternoon.

There has been a rise in disabled households facing homelessness in England. Over 60,000 homeless households have been affected. This is an alarming rise of 75% since 2018/19. There has been a decline in social housing access for disabled households, dropping from 20% to 16% last year.

Check out Emmaus Caterham's new creative window display! 💚 Emmaus Caterham is participating in the Caterham window display competition for the Caterham festival. This window display is their entry! What do you think? #caterham #surrey #caterhamfestival #caterhamfestival2025 #windowdisplay

Not all people struggling with homelessness sleep on the street. #homelessmyths #homelessness #homelesslondon #roughsleepers #roughsleeping #homelessnesscharity #homelesscharity #charityshop #londoncharity

Thank you Shanly Foundation for your generous grant of £2,030! 💚 #thankyou #grants #charityshop #charity #charityshop #endhomelessness #homelesscharity #charityshoplondon #homelesslondon

It is a misconception that people who struggle with homelessness refuse to work. This is false. (1/4) #homelessmyths #homelessness #homelesslondon #roughsleepers #roughsleeping #homelessnesscharity #homelesscharity #charityshop #londoncharity

We recently received a donation of £250 from Viridian! 💚 (1/3).

From July 2025 private landlords will have to possess a licence to legally rent out properties in Lambeth. The license will cost £640 and will be valid for 5 years. The purpose of this license is to reduce poor housing conditions, ant-social behaviour, and rogue landlords.

Have a great bank holiday weekend! 💚 We will be closed Monday 5th May. We will be open as usual for the rest of the week, 9:30am - 5pm. #bankholiday #bankholidayweekend #bankholidaymonday

Croydon has seen a 13% decrease and Lambeth has seen a 10% decrease in rough sleepers between January and March 2025 when compared to the same period last year! #homelesslondon #roughsleepers #roghsleeping #london

There has been a 22% increase of women found rough sleeping in London since last year. #homelesslondon #roughsleepers #roughsleeping #london

A total of 4427 rough sleepers found in London from January to March 2025. This is an increase of 8%. Follow us as we update you through throughout the day. #roughsleeping #roughsleepers #homelesslondon #london

See someone sleeping rough? You can help connect them to local support services with TheStreetLink. Just send an alert via the TheStreetLink app or website, and local outreach teams will be notified to offer help. #StreetLink #EndRoughSleeping

Donation needed! Emmaus Caterham is in need of: 🪑 Garden Furniture 📺 Electricals including TV's 🔨 Tools including gardening tools 💿 CD's

Come visit Emmaus Lower Addiscombe! 💚 Looking for quality second-hand items and a way to support people moving on from homelessness? Find us at 275 Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 6RD Open 09:30am – 5pm. #EmmausLowerAddiscombe #ShopSecondhand

Autism Support in Lambeth. 💚 See this post for autism-friendly resources and local services in Lambeth. ⚫ Autism Action Forum ⚫ Lambeth Autism Advisory ⚫ Additional resources #autismacceptance #autismawareness #lambeth #reseources

April is Autism Acceptance Month. 💚 This is a time to focus on accepting, understanding, and celebrating the neurodiverse community. This month (and every month), let’s listen to autistic voices, support neurodiverse safe spaces, and create a world where autistic people feel seen and valued.

Stay Connected with Emmaus SLC! 💚 Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date with everything Emmaus SLC. We will be sending Volume 7 out tomorrow. ➡️ Sign up today at: tinyurl.com/4yy6ux67 #newsletter #EmmausSLC

Donations needed! Have you got clothes, books, Bric-a-Brac etc. that needs a new home? Our charity shops would love your donations! 💚 How to Donate: Drop off your items at our shops between 9:30 AM – 5 PM and let a team member know you’re donating. #CharityShop #Donations

Do you remember reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar? 🐛💚 We have plenty of wall décor, including cute throwbacks like this, available at Emmaus Lower Addiscombe. 📍 Visit us at Emmaus Lower Addiscombe, 275 Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 6RD #LowerAddiscombe #Preloved #charityshop #homelesscharity

Today is Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ Today, we celebrate the strength and resilience of the transgender community. It’s a day to honour trans voices and recognise the ongoing fight for equality. We believe everyone should feel safe being their true selves. #TransDayOfVisibility #TransRights

Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that our partnership with Charles Russell Speechlys has been shortlisted for Outstanding Partnership in the Legal Sector at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards! 🏆 💚 #Partnership #BusinessCharityAwards

Discover hidden gems at Emmaus Lower Addiscombe! 💚👕📺 Looking for high-quality, preloved treasures? Our Lower Addiscombe shop is packed with furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac, and white goods – all at amazing prices! 🛒 #LowerAddiscombe #SustainableShopping #charityshop #homelesscharity

(1/3) Charity shops are LOSING money because of ‘rag’ clothing payments dropping substantially. Rag clothing is clothing that is unsuitable for sale and collected by "raggers" to be recycled. #rag #ragclothing #fastfashion #charityshop

Take a look at Barbara's very colourful window display featuring the framed fabrics put together by our Duke of Edinburgh award volunteers, Ella and Hayley! 💚 Find it at: 📌9 Knights Hill, Norwood, London SE27 0HS #westnorwood #knightshill #charityshop #secondhandshop #dukeofedinburgh #volunteers

Add a bit of style to your living room with this real leather red sofa and swivel chair! 🔥💚 Sofa: £1000 Swivel chair: £600 Available at our West Norwood Furniture Warehouse: 📌9 Knights Hill, Norwood, London SE27 0HS #westnorwood #knightshill #charityshop #secondhandshop #furniturewarehouse

(1/4) The government are planning to make huge changes to Disability and Sickness Benefits. One notable change is the reduction of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), and the level of support needs required for those of who can apply.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Emmaus SLC! 💚🍀 We hope you all have a good craic today. 🇮🇪 #stpatricksday #stpatrick

We are running low on donations in our basement. We will gladly accept more donations of clothing, books, Bric-a-Brac etc. If you would like to donate to us please visit our shops during opening hours (9:30am-5pm) and let a worker know you have donations.

Come see us at the Volunteer Fair West Norwood! 💚 We will be at the West Norwood Library from 11am-3pm to talk about the work we do at Emmaus SLC. Feel free to come over and say hello! 📌 West Norwood Library, 1-5 Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9JX #volunteerfairwestnorwood