The Bishop of Chelmsford, The Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell, was inspired by the latest work from street artist Banksy at a carol service in aid of HARP. Bishop Stephen spoke at the third annual carol service held by Southend Bach Choir in support of HARP, which took place on Saturday 21st December at St John the Baptist Church in Southend-on-Sea. The service raised an incredible total of £1,944 to support services for homeless people in the town. In his address, the Bishop

With the festive period well and truly here, we’d like to make everyone aware of the food services available for local homeless people in Southend-on-Sea over Christmas and New Year. If you speak to someone in need over this time, please pass this information on to them or click here to download and print this list* (please note it may be subject to change). Merry Christmas from all at HARP. Food Service Update: Christmas 2019 and New Year Free food services available at HARP

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Churches Winter Night Shelters will open on Monday 2nd December. This joint partnership between HARP, Love Southend and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is now in its ninth year, adds around 20 extra sleeping spaces per night for rough sleepers in the local area, as churches across Southend open their doors for one night a week each from 2nd December 2019 to 29th March 2020. As well as providing a hot meal and a warm, safe place to s