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…
Jasmine’s story
Jasmine has recently graduated with a degree in art and design and started a freelance business. But her success hasn’t come easily. Just weeks before her final exams, she was sleeping in her car… until she contacted Nightstop.
