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Clock Tower Sanctuary
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Brighton’s only day centre for 16 - 25 year olds who are homeless, offering a safe space and practical support. Get involved:
💙 https://linktr.ee/thectsbrighton
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We have an easy and completely free way for you to support CTS each and every day!

CTS is part of Co-op's Local Community Fund, and Co-op Members can click below to pick our day centre as their chosen charitable cause:
membership.coop.co.uk/causes/90434
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We know it can be very tough when you’re young and experiencing homelessness or insecure housing. Our day centre is a safe, friendly place where you can just be yourself. There’s no judgement or pressure, and we can help you with practical things right away.

Learn more - www.thects.org.uk/get-help/
Young people laughing and playing Xbox on the couch at the Clock Tower Sanctuary
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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It’s thanks to YOU and your donations that young people who are homeless can always access free hot meals and food parcels here at CTS 💙

Could YOU donate urgently needed food, clothing and toiletry items to our day centre? Even small donations make a BIG difference:
www.thects.org.uk/donate/items/
A hot meal prepared for young people experiencing homelessness at the Clock Tower Sanctuary
October 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Your support is making an incredible difference in the lives of young people like Hazel and Milo. Thank you for giving young people who are homeless the services, support, and safe space they need to move from crisis to stability.

Donate today 💙
www.thects.org.uk/donate/single/
“The cold is one of the worst parts about being homeless. It was January when we moved to Brighton, and every night was absolutely freezing. We didn’t have much in the van, just a really tiny and uncomfortable bed. We were able to get sleeping bags from the Clock Tower, and that was so helpful.”
October 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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We want to say a massive #ThankYou to the Chapel Royal for their recent Harvest Festival donation of food items from our #WishList!

Click below to make a #WishListWednesday donation of your own today 💙
www.thects.org.uk/donate/items/
Chapel Royal visiting the Clock Tower Sanctuary wish bags of food donations
October 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Monday 1st December, #BigCitySleepout, our biggest fundraising event of the year, returns to offer a tiny glimpse into the challenges young people face when sleeping rough (currently about 15% of our clients).

Sign up today 💙
www.thects.org.uk/events/big-c...
Fundraisers smiling and wearing warm winter clothing at Big City Sleepout 2023
October 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Today is #WorldHomelessDay & #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Last year, 76% of our clients experienced issues with their mental health, and 39% said that their priority need was their mental health.

Thank you for ensuring that young people like Michael have the support, services, and safe space they need 💙
“When I was on the streets, I would often go into coffee shops, just to charge my phone and sit down, and I was kicked out so many times because I couldn’t afford to buy anything. It was so dehumanising. I had such dark thoughts. That’s why the Clock Tower Sanctuary is so important, because it gives me peace of mind, even just for a few hours, and that is so precious.” - Michael, 24 (he/him)
October 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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It's with great excitement and pride that we unveil our Impact Report 2025, sharing to the story of 2024 at CTS.

This report shares quotes, stories, and statistics from last year's chapter in a story that couldn't exist without your continued support.

Thank you 💙
www.thects.org.uk/why-we-exist/
The front cover of our Impact Report 2025, with our day centre's graffiti mural in its background
October 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Yesterday our Impact Celebration event returned to say ‘THANK YOU’ to the extraordinary individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond to support our day centre. Without your continued support, we simply couldn’t keep our doors open.

Impact Report 2025:
www.thects.org.uk/why-we-exist/
October 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Today (Thursday 25th) we will be temporarily closed after 12:30pm due to essential work on the building.

We will be open 10:30am - 12:30pm for brunch on the day for our clients.

If you have any questions about this, please email ctsservices@thects.org.uk 💙
A photo of the front entrance to the Clock Tower Sanctuary
September 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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WHAT A BLAST! Thank you to everyone who joined us at ‘Comedy for the Clock Tower’, raising awareness and funds to support young people who are homeless in Brighton & Hove.

We had the most wonderful evening, and we are so humbled and appreciative the overwhelming support we’ve received 💙
Suzi Ruffell performing comedy stand up
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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"This is why I’m doing the skydive – not just for the 'thrill' (so scared) but because I want to help keep this sanctuary alive for the young people who walk through its doors every day..."

Click below to read George's interview with @brightonargus.bsky.social :
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2540068...
Team CTS member George Angeli raising funds for the Clock Tower Sanctuary
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Thank you for making a difference in the lives of young people who are homeless. Your support means that young people can eat a free hot meal, 5 days a week, here at CTS.

Click below to find this month's #WishList, make a donation, and make a BIG difference today 💙
linktr.ee/thectsbrighton
"It's great to come here, have breakfast and lunch, then we only need to source dinner, and a lot of the time we leave with leftovers, and we can take it back for dinner. So coming here for just a couple of hours, it sets up our meals for the rest of the day."
September 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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ONE WEEK until the return of our favourite comedy fundraiser, Comedy for the Clock Tower, starring:

💙 Suzi Ruffell
💙 Dinesh Nathan
💙 Stephen Grant
💙 Fab Goualin
💙 Jen Brister

Click below to get your tickets today!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comedy-for...
Comedy for the Clock Tower, Tuesday 23 September 2025. Photos of Suzi Ruffell, Dinesh Nathan, Stephen Grant, Fab Goualin, and Jen Brister. The Forge Comedy Club at the Ironworks Brighton. Clock Tower Sanctuary, supporting young people experiencing homelessness.
September 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Today marks the start of #SexualHealthWeek, and we're getting involved by giving out STI testing kits, condoms, and resources for young people.

We’re proud to be making a difference to young people's health and wellbeing, and YOUR support is what makes this impact possible. Thank you 💙
September 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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"Coming here has given me so much more to live for – it means I don’t have to go without food, a shower, or conversation. I now see potential in my life and feel that I’m on way towards a much better place."
Esther, 24 (she/her)

Esther's Story:
www.thects.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
A young person using the tumble dryers at the Clock Tower Sanctuary
September 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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We have a BIG ask on this month's #WishList!

We're looking for a sewing machine for our day centre that young people who are homeless can use / learn to use! Having a free, accessible sewing machine at CTS could make a massive difference in a young person's life.

Email us: info@thects.org.uk 💙
A photo of a sewing machine surrounded by colourful thread
August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Your support is the reason that 16 - 25 year olds who are homeless in Brighton & Hove have the support, services, and safe space they need. #ThankYou

Click below to read Hazel & Milo’s story, and how your support has made a difference in their lives 💙
www.thects.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
"The cold is one of the worst parts about being homeless. It was January when we moved to Brighton, and every night was absolutely freezing. We didn't have much in the van, just a really tiny and uncomfortable bed. We were able to get sleeping bags from the Clock Tower, and that was so helpful."
August 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Happy #BrightonPride! We’re loudly and proudly wishing our LGBTQ+ clients, volunteers, staff, and supporters an unforgettable #PrideWeekend!

Here at CTS, we aim to create a warm and welcoming safe space, where everyone is respected and diversity is celebrated.
www.thects.org.uk
Young people at our day centre painting a large colourful that reads 'QUEER ALL YEAR'
August 1, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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We are here for 16 - 25 year olds who are homeless in Brighton & Hove.

Our day centre is open 10:30am – 2:30pm every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. No need for a referral, just drop in.

It’s free, friendly, and there’s no judgement.
💙 www.thects.org.uk 💙
July 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM