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FCENS emergency night shelter and drop-in information centre for homeless people in Waltham Forest.

FCENS is a collaboration of churches to support homeless people in Waltham Forest. Until 2020, FCENS ran winter night shelters in seven church halls, rotating each night of the week. Volunteers offered food and fellowship, advice and support each evening. Since Covid, the communal sleeping model had to change and the night shelter has moved to a hotel. This arrangement enables us to provide shelter, but costs are very high and fellowship and casework support is more complex. Our drop-in centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am – 3pm at Brookscroft, 640 Forest Road (next to YMCA), Walthamstow E17 3ED. Our night shelter is open from 1st November 2022 – 31st March 2023. Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter is actively working with Waltham Forest Council and with stakeholders in our borough to find premises for a long-term night shelter and drop-in support centre, where we can work to support those who are in need and vulnerable due to homelessness in Waltham Forest.

14/10/2026

Our Annual General Meeting is tomorrow evening (15th October). All our members and supporters are welcome to attend.

🗓️ THURSDAY 15th OCTOBER
🕐 7.00pm
📍 ST MARY’S CHURCH, 8 CHURCH END, WALTHAMSTOW, E17 9RJ

The AGM is an opportunity for our members (in person or by proxy), supporters and volunteers to hear about the charity's activities over the past year, to ask questions, and learn about plans for the coming season.

For more details please contact: [email protected]

08/10/2026

You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of FCENS, which will be held next Thursday.

🗓️ THURSDAY 15th OCTOBER
🕐 7.00pm
📍 ST MARY’S CHURCH, 8 CHURCH END, WALTHAMSTOW, E17 9RJ

The AGM is an opportunity for our members (in person or by proxy), supporters and volunteers to hear about the charity's activities over the past year, to ask questions, and learn about plans for the coming season.

For more details please contact: [email protected]

29/09/2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Homelessness Caseworker to join our growing team.

This is a full time paid position. For full details and to apply visit: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/fcens/homelessness-caseworker/1083617

21/09/2026

EDIT: PREVIOUSLY THE IMAGE SHOWED THE WRONG DATE. THIS HAS NOW BEEN CORRECTED

You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of FCENS, which will be held on:

🗓️ THURSDAY 15th OCTOBER
🕐 7.00pm
📍 ST MARY’S CHURCH, 8 CHURCH END, WALTHAMSTOW, E17 9RJ

The AGM is an opportunity for our members (in person or by proxy), supporters and volunteers to hear about the charity's activities over the past year, to ask questions, and learn about plans for the coming season.

For more details please contact: [email protected]

17/09/2026

Trustee - Treasurer
FCENS is seeking a new Trustee Treasurer (Volunteer Role). This is an opportunity to use your financial knowledge and experience to help shape the future of a grassroots homelessness charity. Bea part of a growing local charity as we enter an exciting period of development in our service. Closing date for applications21st September 2026.

For more details and to apply, visit: https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/treasurer-and-trustee-48

16/08/2026

Our drop-in service is now open Monday to Wednesday 10am - 3pm and Thursday 10am - 12pm. We are there to support single adults who are at risk of homelessness and struggling to find their way through the system.

Visit our website for key information: https://www.forestnightshelter.org.uk/get-help/

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Postal Address: FCENS, Street Mary’s Parish Office, 8 Church End
Walthamstow
E179RJ

Website

http://forestnightshelter.org.uk/

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