Our Mission

Our vision is to provide the best support that we can and for our users to take advantage of the opportunities we deliver. 

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Our team

Spires is run by a small but dynamic and committed team of staff. They work at our day centre in Streatham and do outreach work across South London. Additionally we have a brilliant team of passionate volunteers who are dedicated to helping those who seek our services. All our staff and volunteers have different backgrounds and stories, but we all share a common goal in wanting to help the vulnerable in our community, so they can build a safer future. 

Matt Wilson - Chief Executive Officer 

Pamela Mhlophe - Head of Client Services

Beverley Bramwell - Finance & Office Coordinator

Helen Fraher - Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser

Charles Hibbert - Marketing & Communications Officer 

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Our history

During the late 80’s, homelessness became an increasingly visible problem in South London. Media attention focused on the problems happening in central London, meaning there were virtually no services available for homeless people in Streatham and surrounding areas. As a result, a temporary Christmas centre opened in 1989, jointly organized by the congregations of English Martyrs and St Leonard’s churches in Streatham, with the support of many others in the local community. Such was the demand for this service, and the support of local volunteers, that a more permanent service was established. Initially known as the ‘Sunday Centre’ a hot meal, clothing and advice were provided every Sunday for those in need. This was quickly followed by additional weekday openings and a new name – ‘The Spires Centre’, which registered as a charity in 1993.

Since then, Spires’ services have developed. Our services now include; Housing & Homelessness space, Spires Streetlink (which includes outreach and centre services for women involved in sex work), and our Women’s space. We also work with a range of other voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure that we can offer all our clients long-term solutions to homelessness and severe disadvantage.