Fact File

  60% of people supported by
    Whitechapel Mission come from
    disfunctional families.

  25% of people supported by
    Whitechapel Mission have been
    in the armed services.

  3,017 people slept rough in
    London in 2007/08; a 7%
    increase in two years (Broadway
    Street to Home 2007/08)

  30% of people supported by
    Whitechapel Mission have been
    in care at some point.

Mission News

Winter Shelter
Whitechapel opens throughout the night as the temperature drops below zero.
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Run with a Mission
2010 10K race - 138 more runners needed.
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Our Needs
Most needed items - Our wish list. Please support our Severe Weather Emergency Provision
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Updated 2nd February 2010

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Mission Statement

Whitechapel Mission is dedicated to providing a lifeline to the poor and homeless people of London who struggle each day against hunger, poverty and exclusion.

Our goal is to help people to help themselves, giving them the confidence they need to become independent, which we do through practical support and advice and by teaching them the life skills they need to succeed.

We believe everyone deserves chance, regardless of their background, race or religion.

We believe in keeping promises, which we use to guide our work, 365 days of the year:
  • We promise our service users that we will provide a warm and welcome place for them to come, built on trust, belonging and understanding.
  • We promise our colleagues and volunteers that we will give them a safe environment for them to work in and a real opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the people they support.
  • And we promise our supporters that every penny they give us will always go directly to services and to support our clients.
We know that we can, and are, making a positive and lasting difference to the homeless who ask for our help.

Whitechapel Weather
Data acquired from weather
station at Whitechapel Mission

Temperature Now
Temperature 1.2 °C
Windchill 1.2 °C

Rainfall & Wind Now
Rainfall Today 0.00 in
Wind Speed (gust) 7.6 mph
Wind Bearing 339° NNW

Gifts that make a difference
March 14th 2010
Mothering Sunday
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Founded in 1876, Whitechapel has been caring for the poor and homeless of London regardless of race or religion, in their struggle against poverty, disease, prejudice and exclusion.
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