What we do
  • Homeless projects

    Accommodation and support for homeless, vulnerable people.

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  • Family Contact Centres

    Child-friendly environments for separated families needing support with child contacts.

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  • Refuges

    Safe, secure places for people fleeing domestic violence.

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  • International Students

    Safe, affordable accommodation for international students, helping them adjust to London life.

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  • 2nd Chance Furniture

    Making unwanted, good quality furniture available to people on benefits and low incomes.

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Latest News
  • The Limes takes the lead in football

    22 FEB 2012

  • The Limes kick off Manchester Homeless League

    17 FEB 2012

  • Chapter 1’s Torquay Hostel wins national award

    18 JAN 2012

  • Chapter 1 in partnership with Shekinah

    18 JAN 2012

  • 2nd Chance does it again...

    29 DEC 2011

  • Chapter 1 recognises its ‘Great 1s’

    08 DEC 2011

  • Homeless risk rising

    07 DEC 2011

  • So much untapped talent.... photography workshop

    12 OCT 2011

  • Chapter 1 celebrates Diversity & Equality

    29 SEP 2011

  • The Limes Academy goes live . . .

    17 AUG 2011

  • Chapter 1 Southampton rides for homeless people

    17 AUG 2011

  • Homerton Space celebrating 25 years

    10 AUG 2011

  • Homeless Article in the Independent

    15 JUL 2011

  • Farewell but not goodbye

    13 JUL 2011

  • Stuart and Angela came on Board

    13 JUL 2011

  • Homeless World Cup 2011

    07 JUL 2011

  • 2nd Chance takes first price

    30 JUN 2011

  • The photos’ on the wall at Leonard Stocks Centre

    30 JUN 2011

  • 2nd Chance volunteer opening own business

    29 JUN 2011

  • Wall art at Leonard Stocks Centre

    10 JUN 2011

  • Chapter 1 give residents a stronger voice

    13 MAY 2011

  • Chapter 1 dinner raises £2500

    12 APR 2011

  • Walthamstow man takes part in prestigious reception on homelessness

    05 APR 2011

  • Chapter 1 and TABS travelled to Kenya

    04 APR 2011

  • Forty Pound Theatre handing over a cheque to Chapter 1 Kingsley House

    04 APR 2011

  • Chapter 1 rewards its 'Great 1s'

    30 MAR 2011

  • MP receives warm welcome at Homerton Space Project

    10 DEC 2010

  • Chapter 1's own World Cup

    30 AUG 2010

  • Chapter 1 Gets Stuck in For Places of Change

    25 MAY 2010

  • Prestigious Environmental Business Award won by Second Chance

    11 MAY 2010

Chapter 1 is a charity which, based on Christian principles, specialises in providing accommodation and support for vulnerable people.

We welcome everyone, regardless of their age, faith, culture or social background.

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  • At 18 I was kicked out and became homeless.
    My life only changed when I went to a Chapter 1 project.
    I had a reason for living and all their hard work made me the person
    I am today. I went back to college, and I now
    teach dance to young people." Steve*

  • The best part for me was being able to give my little girl the opportunity to see her father without my having to deal directly with a person who frightened me. It's so lovely to feel that you are safe and supported, and your child is safe and supported." Sally*

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