Homeless Ministry

At the Swiss Church in London, we believe in offering warmth, dignity, and care to those facing homelessness and poverty in our city. Through programmes like Breakfast on the Steps and the Arts Club, we provide nourishing food, creative refuge, and a safe space where everyone is treated with respect and kindness.

The Swiss Church is located in an interesting part of central London. Endell Street is a quiet spot in between the vast business and busyness of Covent Garden, Shaftesbury Avenue, and Holborn. We are also on the border of Camden and Westminster, two boroughs that between them account for one third of London’s street homeless. Our aim is to provide a welcoming space for everyone.

Our work is only possible because of the generosity of those who share our vision. Whether by giving a financial gift, donating goods, or offering your time, you can help us continue to serve some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Visit our Make a Gift, Volunteering, and Donate pages to find out how you can get involved.

Breakfast on the Steps, Tuesdays from 7:30am to 9:00am

For everyone seeking community and sanctuary 

Every Tuesday between 7:30-9:00am. Join us for a plentiful and healthy breakfast, to read the newspapers or to meet new people. Breakfast on the Steps is coordinated and prepared by Catherine Thomé and a friendly team of volunteers, including Robert Kaufeler and John Burley who cook a hot breakfast on the last Tuesday of the month.

In addition to breakfast and the provision of essential toiletries and clothing, the Swiss Church is a place of calm and serenity that is in stark contrast to many homeless and community outreach day centres.

If you would like to get involved, contact us on localoutreach@swisschurchlondon.org.uk for more information.

We rely on volunteers to successfully organise and  run our Breakfast on the Steps each week. If you would be interested in helping why not come along one Tuesday morning, and see how it all works.

Haircuts with Jake and Ibrahim

At least once a month, Jake and Ibrahim – both professional stylists and barbers – come in on a Tuesday morning during Breakfast on the Steps to give people affected by homelessness and poverty a free haircut.

Arts Club

The Arts Club is a welcoming, creative refuge — a space much like art therapy — where people can explore their imagination, express their stories, and build confidence in a supportive community. Open to those who may have little access to the arts, the club offers a sense of purpose, connection, and joy through making.