working at the heart of homelessness

Anchor House aims to help homeless residents develop aspirations, confidence and self-esteem to enable them to move towards leading independent, self-fulfilling lives.

We achieve this through providing accommodation in a stable and welcoming environment and through a cross-section of activities carried out using our in-house developed Aspirations Programme, designed and implemented in 2005 in conjunction with residents.

Historically a hostel for seafarers visiting the ports of East London, Anchor House today is a charity based in Canning Town that provides support to over 200 homeless and workless people each year to help them move on to employment and independent living.

who we help

Every year, more than six thousand households in the borough of Newham are in need of temporary accommodation.

Last year, Anchor House welcomed over 170 homeless adults through its doors who had nowhere to live.

Our services are geared towards helping adults aged 20+ to
affect change in their lives.

Our programme of activities cover employment, education and training, health and well-being, personal development and community involvement.

Our goal is to help people to find a job and a home and, importantly, to have the confidence and ability to sustain this long-term.