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.

  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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Our Needs
Most needed items - Our wish list. Please support our Severe Weather Emergency Provision
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Christmas Challenge 2010
Volunteers needed to help run the Mission throughout the Christmas period.
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Sign up for our Newsletter
With more and more people asking for regular news of what is happening at Whitechapel and how they can help. We have decided to produce and distribute a regular newsletter.

We can send them to you by e-mail hot off the press.
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Donations in Kind

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The Whitechapel Mission is always grateful to receive any donations in support of our work. We do not dictate what we are prepared to accept. If you feel that the gift will be useful in our work with homeless people, then we will be grateful to receive.
Page updated: Wednesday, March 10
Tinned/Dry Food
We have an abundance We are managing We need Help! We are desperate!!
Tinned Soups of any kind
Breakfast Cereals
Pasta
Tea
Sandwich Spread
Tinned Fruit
Tinned Milk
Pepper
Salt
Porridge
Sauces
Biscuits
Honey
Pot Noodles
Baked Beans
Squash
Sugar
Plum Tomatoes
Tinned Meat
Tinned Tuna/fish
Coffee
Sliced tinned Mushrooms
Clothing
We have an abundance We are managing We need Help! We are desperate!!
Trousers 36" waist and above
Light Sweaters
Sleeping bags
Blankets
Suits

Clothing for younger women - sizes 8, 10 and 12
Trousers 28-34" waist
Jeans 28-34" waist
Jogging Bottoms
Jackets
Padded Shirts
Heavy Sweaters
Shirts 16"-17" neck
Shirts 14"-15" neck
Mens Gloves
Black woollen Hats
Woollen Scarves
Rucksacks
T-Shirts
Hand Towels
Bath Towels
Mens Underwear
Mens Shoes
Socks
Thick Jackets
Jumpers
Winter Over Coats
Toiletries
We have an abundance We are managing We need Help! We are desperate!!
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Large Soap
Bubble Bath
Talc
Ladies make-up
(mascara, foundation, nail
varnish, lipstick
Small soaps
Shampoo
Razors
Combs
35mm Film Cannisters
Hand Cream
Shaving Foam
Body Lotion
Deodorant
Household
We have an abundance We are managing We need Help! We are desperate!!
Toilet Rolls Candles Nail Clippers
Phone chargers
Carrier Bags
Please do not attempt to deliver donations without arranging it first. Your donations will not get to us if you leave them on our doorstep.
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Gifts that make a difference
March 14th 2010
Mothering Sunday
Looking for a special present? Not sure what to buy? Well, why not consider a gift that can make such a difference?
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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.
T 020 7247 8280     F 020 7392 2707     Registered Charity No: 227905