Young people at risk of rough sleeping are matched with trained and vetted volunteer hosts who offer a place to stay in the spare room of their home. As well as a bed for the night, Nightstop hosts provide meals, washing facilities and a friendly, listening ear.
During a young person’s stay, Nightstop teams work with them to address the underlying issues that have led to crisis point and help find longer-term solutions. This might mean arranging family mediation to support a return home, or helping a young person move on to supported housing through the local authority or other charity-led services.
Led and accredited by Depaul UK, the Nightstop network is delivered by charities and community organisations around the UK.
Through Nightstop UK, we can prevent homelessness and change the course of a young person’s life.
Safe bed nights
Volunteer hosts and drivers
Nightstop guests
Nightstops across the UK
Alan’s story
Alan, a biomedical student fled civil war to seek safety in the UK. When his support was cut off, he faced homelessness, until Nightstop offered him a safe place and hope. This support helped transform his future, enabling him to rebuild his life and continue his dream of becoming a doctor.
Mo’s story
Mo, 21, is married with a young child and works as a full-time HGV driver. But it wasn’t that long ago that he had no job and nowhere to live. Until he found Nightstop…
Jamie’s story
Jamie has a new place of his own, a full-time job, and a renewed faith that there are people in the world who really do care. And he should know… just when he thought he’d hit rock bottom, Jamie found Nightstop, and he hasn’t looked back since
