News & Events
RESTART recognised with prestigious London award nomination
RESTART’s support for homeless people during the Covid pandemic has been shortlisted in the ‘Compassion in the Crisis’ category at The Chelsea Awards 2022. The shortlisting is a nod to RESTART’s commitment to remaining as open as possible during a very difficult...
Pupils from Prince’s Gardens Prep take on Sleep-in challenge for RESTART!
After the success of RESTART’s annual Sleepout at the end of last year (2021), where seven wonderful teachers from Prince’s Gardens Prep joined us in bedding down for the evening outside St Columba’s Church in Knightsbridge, the school has gone on to organise their...
Shop ’til you Drop-in: Our Amazon wish list to support RESTART
Not all donations need to be made in money to have a big impact on our homelessness services. RESTART relies upon donated items to support its programmes, funding everything else from its charitable income. If you'd like to lend a hand, we have created an Amazon wish...
Five ways to get involved with RESTART
Many people have asked about how to get involved with RESTART and we’re thrilled to hear that so many of you have been inspired! Here are just five ideas for how to help our small charity have a big impact on homelessness: 1. Volunteer with RESTART We rely...
RESTART’s drop-in given 5-star food hygiene rating
Our weekly drop-in dinner service has received a hygiene rating of 5: the highest given, which means guests can be confident that food hygiene standards where they eat are ‘very good’. The charity is legally required to register the drop-in dinner service as a food...
Video: Angela’s story: homelessness and restarting lives
https://vimeo.com/644911776 Angela's story is one of many. Homelessness doesn't just mean rough sleeping, it includes many more people who live in vulnerable housing situations and tackle challenging experiences daily. RESTART aims to support our guests away...
Expanding our mentoring team this Winter
Winter recruitment Currently, we have an existing team of active mentors and we’re lucky and grateful for the commitment and time they’ve given to us this year to support RESTART guests. With new local projects and our Winter activities about to commence, we’re hoping...
RESTART offers Kickstart to guests getting work-ready
Kickstart with RESTART is for anyone with experience or at risk of homelessness and wanting to make a move closer to employment after a break. It offers a weekly, relaxed support group where people can find support that they might need to maximise their chances of...
Free fundraising workshop for small charities
This month, and again in May, we (RESTART) are hosting a free fundraising workshop called 'Foundations for Fundraising: Raising funds for small charities in difficult times'. The workshops are designed to support those who, like us, are working and volunteering in...