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The day centre

We are in central Brighton and can provide support, services, and a safe space for 16-to-25 year old's who are insecurely housed or experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove.

What it’s like here

The Clock Tower Sanctuary is a safe space where you can relax and do day-to-day things that can be difficult when you don’t have a place to call home – like cooking, showering and laundry.

We can also support you with practicalities like getting sorted with a doctor, benefits and finding a job. The day centre is somewhere you can relax and be yourself. It’s warm, friendly and we have a great team of supportive staff and volunteers who can help you get the help you need.

Young people can access the centre from 10.30am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We are not open on Wednesdays or Sundays.

We offer one-to-one casework with a Support Coordinator who will work with you to identify what you need and how to get there. We also offer help with immediate practical needs like hot lunches & food parcels, warm clothing, and access to laundry & bathroom facilities.

Food at The Clock Tower Sanctuary

A hot lunch is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays between 12:30-1:30pm.

We also offer weekly food parcels catered to your situation and dietary requirements, so you can have a meal when our day centre is closed.

Please contact our Support Coordinators for more information about how to access other services at the centre.

A photo of a free hot meal prepared by volunteers in our day centre

Have a free hot meal

A hot lunch is made here every day. We can also help with a food parcel if you need one.

A young person doing their laundry at our day centre

Wash and dry your clothes

You can do your laundry and help yourself to some warm, clean clothing.

Have a shower

We have showers, clean towels and toiletries available for use.

Use our wifi and computers

You can check your email, look for jobs, work on your CV, stay in touch with people, register for benefits or anything else you need to do.

Two young people making music in the activities room at our day centre

Enjoy daily activities and groups

We run a different activity every day like creative writing, martial arts, and more. Scroll down the page to see what's on.

Get one-to-one support

Our Support Co-ordinators can put you in touch with other services like mental health, substance misuse and the doctor and help you look for housing, training and jobs.

"The Clock Tower Sanctuary is a like a family, there's nowhere else like it. I’ve done fantastic activities and have really picked myself up emotionally. The food is also life-saving. There were days when I didn’t have much of it while running out of money, but I knew I could come here to eat, take care of myself and others and feel better."

- Ivan, aged 23
Young people playing instruments in our day centre's activities room

Our weekly activities

We have lots of activities and classes at the day centre, and we are currently offering the following:

  • Monday 12:00 – 13:00 – Art Group
  • Tuesday 12:30 – 13:30 – Men’s Group
  • Tuesday 11:30 – 12:30 Creative Writing
  • Thursday 13:30 – 14:30 – Evolve (LGBTQ Group)
  • Friday 11:00 – 13:30 – Barber Haircuts
  • Friday 11:30 – 12:30 – Martial Arts
  • Friday 13:30 – 15:30 – Fun Off-Site Activity

Come and see us – just give us a call on 01273 722353 – we’re happy to help you.

Where are we

Opening hours

10.30am - 2.30pm (for people rough sleeping, sofa surfing or in emergency accommodation)

Day centre entrance for young people

You can find us just off Ship Street. We’re in a little alley way called Lewis Buildings which is between a clothes shop and The Trading Post cafe. 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 down the alley to the left of The Body Shop.

Please see our Contact page for more information.

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