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Crisis at Christmas centres in London

Wednesday 24 December – Sunday 28 December 2025

Join us for Christmas at a Crisis Day Centre

At our day centres you’ll find hot meals, companionship and support. The centres are safe, warm and lively places run by caring and friendly volunteers. We stand with people facing homelessness at Christmas and throughout the year.   

Download and print our guest info leaflet

 

Our day centres are in:

  • West London (Paddington)
  • East London (Stratford)
  • Central London (Pimlico)

You will need to make your own way to the day centres. See below for addresses and maps.

Our day centres are open from Tuesday 24 December – Saturday 28 December 2024.

  • Hot meals and snacks
  • Shower facilities
  • Toiletries
  • Advice, information and support
  • Free international phone calls
  • Healthcare, podiatry and opticians
  • A salon service offering haircuts, hair styling, beard trims and nail care
  • Computer access, printing and support to get online
  • Creative sessions
  • Films and TV
  • Games, quizzes and bingo
  • Sports (including a football tournament!)

To keep Crisis at Christmas safe and enjoyable for everyone, we don’t allow the following in our centres:

  • Under 18s   
  • Pets   
  • Smoking   
  • Drugs   
  • Alcohol   
  • Weapons   
  • Violence   

Thank you for respecting this and helping to keep our centres safe.

Most of our guests do not stay overnight. We have some residential centres for people in the most urgent need. If you do not have anywhere to sleep, please speak to your Outreach worker or contact StreetLink on 0300 500 0914 for help. 

Stratford Day Centre
School 21
Pitchford Street
Stratford
E15 4RZ
Pimlico Day Centre
Pimlico Academy,
36 Lupus Street,
SW1V 3AT
Paddington Day Centre
City of Westminster College
Paddington Green
W2 1NB
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