The Windsor Homeless Project began in 2009 as the CTW Homeless Project, after a rough sleeper died one winter’s night outside Holy Trinity Church. It was the churches’ response to a real local need.
Its purpose has always been:
- to offer practical and emotional support and companionship to homeless and unsupported adults of Windsor, so that they feel cared for and can develop or re-discover a sense of self-worth;
- to preserve life.
Today it supports not only people sleeping rough but a wide range of vulnerable people across Windsor – including those who are sofa-surfing, living in temporary accommodation, or struggling in permanent housing. It is run by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
What the Project offers
Drop-in hub
A hot drink, a nutritious meal and friendly company, with showers, laundry and clothing.
Health and care
Volunteers provide care from a nurse, foot care from a chiropodist, and haircuts.
A way forward
With partners including the Royal Borough’s Rough Sleeper Team, the DWP, Cranstoun and Hestia, guests are helped towards housing, benefits support, addiction recovery and ongoing care.
Winter night shelter
In the winter months a Cold Weather Night Shelter offers safe overnight accommodation, hot meals and breakfast.
Drop-in opening hours
At the Alma Beacon, 73a Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HD. Everyone is welcome.
| Monday | 10.30am – 2.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.30am – 2.00pm |
| Friday | 10.30am – 2.00pm |
| Saturday | 11.30am – 1.30pm |
Who runs it
Responsibility for the Project passed from Churches Together in Windsor to Windsor Christian Action (WCA), a registered charity (no. 1154308). WCA now operates as Alma Beacon and also runs Windsor Street Angels and Windsor Foodshare.
