Round-up of the 2013/2014 season.
The winter was more moderate this year but we still had an occupancy rate of 74%.  Our guests came from all walks of life.  The causes of their homelessness ranged from medical and mental issues to relationship breakdowns and financial problems.  

 The season in statistics:

• 25  people spent at least one night in the shelter over the course of the winter.  
• Stays ranged from  one night to the full three months.
• We provided 747 bed nights and cooked even more meals,
• Over 150 people volunteered to help with cooking, sleeping over, doing the laundry and many other tasks.
• 4089 hours of volunteer time was given worth £36,000 at the London Living Wage.
• Due to the kindness of local organisations an uncounted quantity of fabulous cake was consumed.
• It proved difficult to move our guests into accommodation this year with 38% either returning to the streets or sofa surfing.
• 13 guests were able to find permanent accommodation.

We continue to look forward to next season and find ways to improve our ability to help.  We will be making a greater effort to train our volunteers in cooperation with other organisations such as Housing Justice and the NHS.