Christmas donations flood in

Christmas donations flood in

It’s been a bumper Christmas as we took in donations from generous London-based organisations and individuals, Once again this Christmas we’re indebted to South Western Railway and their passengers from and around the Wimbledon area. Their 2019 Shoebox...
Decorations with a difference!

Decorations with a difference!

Razors, Oyster cards and socks were among the ‘decorations’ adorning FiA’s tree at the recent Trinity United Reform Church’s Christmas Tree Festival. The items chosen are amongst those we give to local homeless people. Trinity URC, in Mansel...
Winter newsletter out now

Winter newsletter out now

Get the latest news from Faith in Action and our work with homeless and vulnerably-housed people in and around Merton by downloading and reading our December...
A Volunteer’s story

A Volunteer’s story

Faith in Action volunteer Nicky Ellis spoke passionately at our recent Open Evening about why volunteering at the Drop-in means so much to her. To an appreciative audience that included the Mayor of Merton and her Consort, Merton borough councillors and other Drop-in...
Mayor praises work of the Drop-in at AGM

Mayor praises work of the Drop-in at AGM

Mayor of Merton, Cllr Janice Howard, praised Faith in Action’s work to support homeless people in Merton at our AGM and Open Evening on Monday 7 October 2019. This year’s well-attended event was an opportunity for local councillors, supporters and donors...
Wimbledon Foundation helps local homeless people

Wimbledon Foundation helps local homeless people

Faith in Action has received a generous grant from the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s charity, the Wimbledon Foundation. The Wimbledon Tennis Championship’s Ticket Resale Scheme, whereby tickets no longer required by spectators leaving the Show Courts are...

Faith in Action AGM & Open Evening 7 October

The Annual General Meeting of the Faith in Action Merton Homelessness Project will take place on Monday 7 October at 5pm in the Salvation Army Citadel, 109 Kingston Road SW19 1LT (adjacent to Wimbledon Fire Station). All supporters, and those interested in our work...
Mayor’s Charity Cricket Match

Mayor’s Charity Cricket Match

We’re delighted that Councillor Janice Howard, the Mayor of Merton for 2019/20 has chosen Faith in Action as one of her two charities to be supported this year.  The Mayor will be running fundraising events throughout her year in office, supporting both FiA’s...
Abbotsbury School kids run for the homeless

Abbotsbury School kids run for the homeless

Many thanks to the children of Maple Class at Abbotsbury School in Morden who organised a sponsored run around the school meadow in support of our Drop-in. They have donated a wonderful range of sleeping bags, toiletries and food for local homeless people....
FiA chosen as a Mayor of Merton charity

FiA chosen as a Mayor of Merton charity

We’re delighted to have been chosen as one of the new Mayor of Merton’s charities for 2019. Many thanks to Councillor Janice Howard for her support for our work to help homeless people in the borough. Visit the London Borough of Merton website for...