About us
The Clock Tower Sanctuary is the only drop-in day centre in Brighton & Hove for young people aged 16-25 experiencing homelessness. We were founded in 1998 by a group of concerned people who wanted to help the increasing number of people experiencing homelessness in the city.
Ever since then, it’s been our mission to work with young people experiencing homelessness to help them reach their goals and destinations.
Everything we do is guided by our values:
- We care.
We’re non-judgemental and prioritise safety for our clients. We never give up on anyone. We look after each other. We are honest and transparent.
- We collaborate.
We work alongside our clients. We trust each other and work together to make a difference. We link with other agencies for the best outcomes for our clients.
- We challenge injustice.
We advocate for our clients. We lobby for improvements in the system. We aim to be as inclusive and accessible as possible.
You can read our 2025-28 strategy here.
We’re based right in the heart of the city and supported by our amazing local community. We don’t get any government or council funding – our running costs are met by donations from generous people, schools, businesses and community groups of Brighton & Hove, as well as local and national Trusts & Foundations.
We have a team of 40+ trained volunteers who commit their time and energy to supporting the young people who visit the day centre. We couldn’t do it without them!
Last year, we were visited 3,279 times by 133 individuals in need of support. 49% of these people were new to our service.
43% of the clients we worked with moved into safe and supported accommodation. Even in the midst of the pandemic, we helped 11 young people into education or employment, and 56 young people participated in an activities like yoga, cookery, table tennis, Men’s Group, Women’s Group and LGBTQ+ group, helping to build self-esteem and confidence.
You can read our 2024 Impact Report here.
Meet our staff and volunteers...
Meet the team"Our vision - A city where all young people have somewhere they call home."
Where are we
Opening hours
10:30am - 2:30pm
Day centre entrance for young people
You can find us just off Ship Street. We’re in a little alleyway right next to the Trading Post cafe – look for the Clock Tower Sanctuary 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.