Helping the young & homeless in Croydon & Greenwich

R U Homeless? – who can you talk to? – living with CAYSH Room to let in your house? Join our Lodgings Scheme and help young people to live independently.

• Between 1995 and 2003, homelessness in London rose by 7%
• In Croydon, it rose by 11%.
• Croydon is a young borough with the highest percentage of under 25s in London.
• Almost half of Croydon’s single homeless population are under 25

CAYSH has been helping the young single homeless for over 25 years:

• dedicated services for 16-25 years olds
• safe, supported accommodation for over 120 young people
• the largest independent lodgings service for young people in England
• experienced staff imparting the necessary life skills to young people for their future independent life
• a unique Housing Advice service run in partnership with Croydon Council’s social services and housing departments

CAYSH is funded principally by the Supporting People programme, which is managed locally by Croydon Council and Greenwich council