Streets Kitchen
streetskitchen.bsky.social
Streets Kitchen
@streetskitchen.bsky.social
Grassroots homeless group - Info & services for those experiencing homelessness #SolidarityNotCharity #GiveAshift
www.streetskitchen.org
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We urgently need your support!

We have stood on the frontline of London's #homelessness crisis, feeding thousands and providing essential support every week for almost 13 years...

The need is greater, and our struggle is more desperate than ever before

www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/...
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Our #Spotlight this week shines on Mike Schwarz Partner in our Criminal Defence Team.

A leading expert in protest law, Mike is known for his strategic insight, calm leadership and unwavering commitment to his clients, combining formidable experience with an unwavering focus on justice.
January 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Never a good time to destroy tents, but a Friday?! And sneaky, why not be clear so advocates and observers can mobilise. Too chicken sh*t to face community fight back
🚨 Camden Council & cops currently destroying people's tents on Warren Street!

When will they learn this will never resolve #homelessness but cause even more problems!

Displacing people on a Friday is even more dangerous
January 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
🚨 Camden Council & cops currently destroying people's tents on Warren Street!

When will they learn this will never resolve #homelessness but cause even more problems!

Displacing people on a Friday is even more dangerous
January 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Keir Starmer is facing the prospect of Labour MPs rebelling on his manifesto-promised Hillsborough law after talks broke down with families over how the duty of candour would apply to serving intelligence officers, with concerns of a ‘carte blanche’ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour MPs could rebel over Hillsborough law after talks with families break down
Families are concerned about possibility for intelligence services to veto officers giving evidence after disasters
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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LAST DAY TO APPLY

Liberty Investigates are hiring for a new Investigative Journalist.

⏰ 12-month Fixed Term Contract
💸 £43,918
🏢 Hybrid - 2 days per week in our Westminster office
⏳ Deadline 9am, Monday 12 January

Apply below:
https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/work-with-us/
Work with us - Liberty
Come and join our team
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
January 11, 2026 at 2:24 PM
🚨#Manchester

After a man was found dead on Boxing Day, questions are being raised about emergency accommodation that offers chairs instead of beds during freezing weather...

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
In Manchester, dying for a bed
SPECIAL REPORT: After a homeless man was found dead on Boxing Day, questions are being raised about emergency accommodation that offers chairs instead of beds during freezing weather. James Holt repor...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 11:58 AM
#SWEP has been activated in #London 🤞
January 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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This research continues for the next few months, please continue to spread the word with anyone you know who might like to take part. 🗣️

Email housing-project@release.org.uk or text 07450974967 for more information!
Our housing and drugs research project is now entering survey and interview stage!

If you - or anyone you know or work with - has experienced drug-related barriers to getting housing and you live in Cardiff, Belfast or Tower Hamlets (London), then we'd love to hear from you.
January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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A “catastrophic” decision by the Ministry of Justice to sign a 10-year lease on HMP Dartmoor, a prison where high levels of a poisonous gas had been detected, is expected to cost the UK taxpayer more than £100m, parliament’s spending watchdog has concluded www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
‘Catastrophic’ MoJ leasing of jail with toxic gas set to cost more than £100m
MPs criticise 10-year deal struck in ‘blind panic’ to rent Dartmoor prison, where high levels of radon had been detected
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:55 AM
#London removing its severe weather plan is branded ‘life-threatening’

We spoke to the Metro, highlighting our concerns.

‘Humanitarianism is the starting point, but only legislation will guarantee safety for all.’

#NoMoreDeathsOnOurStreets

metro.co.uk/2026/01/06/l...
London removing its severe weather plan is branded 'life-threatening'
metro.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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coming soon
bailiff observer training
(better get our act together)
To get things rolling, ASS will be providing free legal observer training at 2pm on 10 January 2026 at the Autonomous Winter Shelter in Charlton. It will be useful whether you want to get involved, or just want a better understanding of your rights when dealing with bailiffs.
January 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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New year, new job?

We've got two exciting vacancies up for grabs!

- Investigative Journalist for Liberty Investigates (12 month FTC)
- Head of HR and Governance Support (part-time)

More info and how to apply at the link below:

https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/work-with-us/
Work with us - Liberty
Come and join our team
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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It's 2026! 🎉

What better resolution than to learn about your #righttoprotest ?! 📣

Head to greenandblackcross.org/events to sign up and learn about yours rights, police powers, and what happens during an arrest or stop and search!

Thurs 15th + Mon 26th Jan! 📆
January 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
SWEP has finally been activated in London... 🤞

Contact your local council for access details.

SWEP info: homeless.org.uk/knowledge-hu...
January 2, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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NEW RESOURCE WITH @streetskitchen.bsky.social

Info cards to support people who are being criminalised for experiencing homelessness and poverty, for example under ‘anti-social behaviour’ laws.

Share with your networks and download the info cards ⤵️

www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice_infor...
Criminalisation of homelessness: Information cards - Liberty
Liberty has designed and produced information cards in collaboration with Streets Kitchen Legal to support people who are being criminalised, for example under ‘anti-social behaviour’ laws, for experi...
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
On Christmas Day, an estimated 210,000 Londoners will be #Homeless and living in temporary accommodation—roughly one in every 50 residents.

www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
London's shame: More than 100,000 children will be homeless this Christmas
London Councils estimates there is at least one homeless child in every classroom across the city
www.standard.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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💡 A new report by INCLO features five interviews from human rights leaders - including Liberty director Akiko Hart - discussing how to survive the crises affecting our movement.

Read Akiko's chapter, 'The deafening effect of echo chambers', and the full report here:
inclo.net/pillars/resi...
New publication: Hard Conversations for the Future of Human Rights - INCLO
In a series of powerful Q&As, five human rights leaders dissect the legitimacy, effectiveness and funding problems facing our movement, and propose transformative responses. They agree on one thing: “...
inclo.net
December 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Bristol crew - don't miss this public meeting tonight!

Police have attacked antifascist demonstrators in the city, and a community response is needed to help stand against the far right.

Read more about this: netpol.org/2025/12/03/bristol-anti-fascists-statement-on-police-violence
December 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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John Glackin from @streetskitchen.bsky.social also said "People are dying in Camden needlessly due to lack of information" and explained that there has been "no mention", which means they're unable to circulate information.
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Homelessness is on the rise all around the UK. These are the rough sleeping figures and homelessness facts you need to know...

www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
Homelessness facts and stats: The damning numbers you need to know
Experts worry about a looming crisis of homelessness. These are the rough sleeping figures and homelessness facts you need to know.
www.bigissue.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
✨ Pop-Up #Islington Community Support Event! ✨

Do you need support, or are you interested in local services that can help?

If you are experiencing #homelessness, at risk, or simply looking to learn more about the vital help available in our community, we invite you to join us.
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We stand with many people and organisations together against the far right.

Join us to unite our communities in love, hope and unity with @togetheralliance.bsky.social

March in London in unity and against the far right on March 28

www.togetheralliance.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We urgently need your support!

We have stood on the frontline of London's #homelessness crisis, feeding thousands and providing essential support every week for almost 13 years...

The need is greater, and our struggle is more desperate than ever before

www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/...
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We urgently need your support!

We have stood on the frontline of London's #homelessness crisis, feeding thousands and providing essential support every week for almost 13 years...

The need is greater, and our struggle is more desperate than ever before

www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/...
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A homeless charity has said the number of people accessing its services is the highest it has ever been.

St Petrocs said it had supported 153 people who were sleeping on Cornwall's streets in October - a 35% increase on the same month in 2024.

www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Staggering' numbers of people sleeping rough in Cornwall
More people are being pushed into homelessness due to the cost of living crisis, a charity says.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM