What we do
The West London Mission has been engaged in social action with the homeless and marginalised for over 120 years. Over this period we have developed a reputation for innovative projects which support and empower some of the most vulnerable people in London.
Our vision is the transformation of those affected by destitution, personal difficulties and destructive cycles of behaviour. We seek to carry into the field of social work the challenge of John Wesley, Methodism’s founder, to “go always, not only to those who need you, but to those who need you most”.
On the front-line we seek to transform the lives of people affected by homelessness, personal difficulties, offending or chronic addiction, empowering them to lead more fulfilling lives.
WLM runs five different social work services
- Big House – supported housing for formerly homeless people, specialising in ex-servicemen
- The Haven - a sanctuary for men with long-term alcohol dependency
- Highbury Counselling Centre - low-cost counselling to the local community
- Katherine Price Hughes House (KPH) – a hostel for men leaving prison
- West London Day Centre – providing health, housing and education services for rough sleepers
Download an electronic version of our latest Annual Report for 2010/2011 (1MB PDF) or contact us and we will send you one through the post.
Plans for the year ahead:
These are exciting times for us as an organisation. In the coming months we intend to:
- Complete the building process at the new Haven site in Holly Park, Islington and move the service back into its brand new building.
- Implement the findings of a review of the West London Day Centre service.
- Expand our Counselling Services beyond Highbury.
- Develop a new service within the St Luke’s building in Kennington.
- Develop our volunteer base and connections with other churches.
- Develop an appropriate form of Christian presence within our services.
- Play a more visible role within the homelessness and social care sector.