Space, support and stability
Our day centre
Day Centre Opening Hours - Covid 19
We are currently open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1pm-2.30pm. The centre is CLOSED on Wednesdays and Sundays.
We are unable to run a drop-in service at the moment so please call 01273 722 353 and choose option 1 to book yourself a slot - as we can only have a certain number of people visiting at one time.
If you are rough sleeping we can offer food to take away, hot drinks, use of the washing machines and showers, storage and use of the computers. Please remember to bring your mask, or we can give you one when you arrive.
What we do
We work with young homeless people to give them space, support & stability
We provide a space for 16-to-25-year olds who are homeless where they can feel safe and 'just be', whilst also getting access to services and support.
We provide the everyday things that young homeless people need, like somewhere to shower, do laundry, eat a healthy meal, use computers and get post.
By helping to meet these practical needs, young homeless people can focus on their futures and potential.
If you are a supporter and would like to help us, thank you! We are a small charity and rely entirely on donations to keep our services running. Many of our fundraising events have been cancelled this year so we would be very grateful for any support you can offer us by donating here. We appreciate every penny! Thank you.
We are the only drop-in day centre in Brighton & Hove for 16-to-25 year olds who are homeless or insecurely housed. We provide practical and emotional support to help young people to move from crisis to stability.
Discover Dandi's story
Dandi first came to the day centre with her brother, as she was too nervous to come on her own. Like many young people we support, she had become homeless as relations with her mum had deteriorated to the point where she could no longer live at home.
Donate
Could you help us by making a one-off or regular gift? You can offer a lifeline to a young person who has nowhere else to turn. Thank you!
£10
Could pay to top up a client's phone, so that we can stay in touch with them during the Covid-19 crisis.
£21
Could pay for cooking equipment and some food supplies for a young person living in temporary accommodation.
£48
Could pay for a Support Coordinator to spend a few hours with a young person who is having a really difficult time.
Or donate whatever you can afford here...
“The Clock Tower Sanctuary meets your basic needs and that allows you to get organised and to try and get a job. Otherwise, you are in a fight or flight survival mode and you can very easily spiral down, becoming depressed and lonely. It’s exhausting.”
The latest news
World Kindness Day 2020
Today is World Kindness Day, and despite it falling on Friday 13th we are certainly feeling lucky reflecting on the kindness that surrounds the Clock Tower Sanctuary. The young people that use our services prove that kindness and resilience go hand in hand; there’s strength in putting the needs of others before your own. Due to current health and safety ...
What have young people been telling us about lockdown?
June 2020 – as the lockdown began, our clients who were rough sleeping were quickly triaged into accommodation with little time to prepare themselves. Some were placed in unfamiliar parts of Brighton and some further away in Newhaven or Eastbourne. Many told us they were pleased to be accommodated but found this new, unplanned change of circumstances difficult. They didn’t ...
Make Change Count 2020: the city’s campaign to tackle street homelessness
The city’s Make Change Count campaign, supporting people who are rough sleeping, is back for 2020. More than £100,000 has been raised and gone directly to help some of our most vulnerable residents since the campaign began four years ago. This year’s fundraising page is now live. The campaign is more needed than ever. The global pandemic has had a ...
Where we are
Day centre entrance for young people
You can find us just off Ship Street. We're in a little alley way between a clothes shop and a cafe called The Trading Post. Look for the sign on the street.
Office entrance for visitors and deliveries
We are at Wenlock House, 41-43 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1RH. You can find us to the left of The Body Shop.
Opening hours - revised
Due to COVID-19, we are running a more limited service at the day centre. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1pm - 2.30pm. Please phone us on 01273 722 353 and press option 1 to book a slot to come along and use the facilities .
Email and phone
You can call us - 01273 722 353
Or email us - info@thects.org.uk