Winners 2025
Alana Beedour – Hounslow LIFE – Cooking Volunteer & Digital Skills Volunteer, London – Alana runs a weekly cooking group that is a highlight for many residents and empowers clients with the skills and confidence to cook for themselves.
Alex Skalius – Southwark SPOT – Project Support Volunteer, London – Alex contributes to a range of tasks at the Pilgrim Rest Hub day centre. He has shown passion in all aspects of his role, from setting up beverages and weekly shops to taking part in Hub meetings.
Alexander Kerr – StreetLink London – Referral Line Volunteer, London – Alexander provides clients with the support and reassurance they need to get through challenging days. He is keen to develop his skills, and is completing a Social Care diploma to enhance his volunteering.
Alistair Damon – Walking Group and Gardening Group, London – Alistair is a dedicated volunteer to both groups, coordinating activities and improving the gardens for clients to feel safe in and interact with.
Andy Quinn – First Response – Enhanced First Response Volunteer, StreetLink – Referral Line Volunteer, London – Andy is dedicated to both of his volunteering roles, and has worked to develop his skills over time and increase his shifts. His calm approach is reassuring to clients over the phone and he is an asset to the team.
Beth Nagle – Hilldrop Road Care Home – Corporate Volunteer, London – Beth has been working on the pro-bono refurbishment project for years at Hilldrop Care Home, getting her hands dirty on site and using her skills to get the project completed.
Costin Miron – Client Advisory Board member, Multi Skills support Volunteer and First Response Volunteer, London – Costin had a history of rough sleeping before becoming a volunteer. He is always willing to learn and develop, and is a consistent help to the service, going above and beyond to take on extra shifts.
Dawn Knight – StreetLink London – Referral Line Volunteer, London – Dawn always takes her time to listen to clients, responding with empathy, compassion and understanding. Her calm presence makes a real difference to individuals who call the helpline.
Elizabeth Somerville – StreetLink London – Referral Line Volunteer, London – Elizabeth is a long standing volunteer for StreetLink London. She has a calm presence that makes a difference when speaking to clients. When she was unable to come into the office, she dedicated her time to update administration services from home.
Felix Crutchley – No Second Night Out, Great Guildford Street Staging Post, London – Felix demonstrates consistency in his role, providing high quality support across a range of essential tasks, including covering reception and dealing with client queries.
Hiyab Birhane – Volunteering, Apprenticeships and Involvement Volunteer & First Response Communications Volunteer and a Client Advisory Board Member, London – Hiyab has a strong voice with her lived experience and assists with a range of different tasks. Volunteering has allowed her to come out of her shell and support others.
Joseph Rogers – Digital Inclusion – South Camden Mental Health Accommodation Pathway – Digital Champion, London – Joseph delivers outstanding digital skills training sessions to clients in the South Camden Mental Health Pathway, as well as finding ways to problem solve any challenges he comes across.
Katie Kukla – Strategies, Policy & Research – Monitoring & Evaluation Volunteer, London – Katie helps to ensure that strategies and policy influencing work is underpinned by client testimonies and relevant research, as well as supporting with the analysis and reporting for Client Feedback Surveys.
Laura Pirvutu – Roma Rough Sleeping Team – Roma Mediator, London – Laura assists outreach workers to support Romanes or Romanian speaking clients. She engages with rough sleepers who have been referred via StreetLink, and helps the team assess support around immigration, employment and accommodation.
Maria Shalaby – Westminster Street Outreach Service – First Response Volunteer, London – Maria has gone above and beyond to offer more of her time to volunteering for the Outreach Team alongside her First Response volunteering duties. She has determination to develop her skills and take on other opportunities.
Mihaela Turcu – Brent HART Outreach Team – Outreach Worker Volunteer, London – Mihaela contributes to helping clients from Romania. As a Romanian herself, she has not only bridged the language gap but has built trusting relationships with clients who often face barriers.
Pat Kane – Hilldrop Road Care Home – Gardening, London – Pat has made a significant contribution to the centre, creating a relaxing community space, and supporting residents to get involved with the developing and maintaining of the garden.
Shoubon Choudhury – Skills and Progression – Client Skills Research Placement, Client Advisory Board, London – Shoubon has lived experience of rough sleeping and has demonstrated a tremendous commitment to getting back on track. He is extremely organised, and has taken the time to research and improve existing resources, and assist with workshops.
Stuart Anderson – Westminster Street Outreach Service – First Response Volunteer, London – Stuart has completed 60 First Response shifts and continues to sign up for more. He gathers vital information on people who are sleeping rough to pass along to the Outreach Team so that they can help as quickly as possible.
Tula McFadden – VAI Team – Project Support Volunteer, London – Tula has been a fantastic help with a number of Client Challenge projects, as well as aiding the Research team for Client Surveys.
Venni Manickavasagam – Reading Street Outreach Service – First Response Volunteer, Reading – Venni has competed over 40 hours of volunteering, checking out different locations in Reading, and updating the Outreach Team with vital information to help their service.
Zen Sekabanja – Camden Housing First – Peer Volunteer, London – Zen has got really stuck into her role as a peer volunteer by attending joint meetings with clients, helping out with wellbeing checks, building furniture, conducting joint welfare checks, ringing other services on behalf of clients and joining in events on client days.
Britt Timmerman – Bristol Outreach, Bristol – Britt volunteered during the coronavirus pandemic, before moving to Bristol. Britt is a supportive member of the team, and is always on the lookout for people in need of help.
Cat Parker – Fusion Project , Bournemouth – Cat has become an integral part of the Fusion Project team, and her compassion for the clients is admirable. She is motivated, and always supports staff where she can.
Ed Hastrop – Bristol Street Outreach Service – Enhanced First Response Volunteer, Bristol – Ed is a consistent and dedicated volunteer, and has given over 30 hours of his time so far to the service. He offers support to those sleeping rough, gathering vital information to pass along to the Outreach Team to get clients the help they need.
Justin Smith – The New Street Centre, Bristol – Front of House / Reception Volunteer, Bristol – Justin has a warm and friendly presence as the first point of contact at the Centre. He is friendly and empathetic with clients, as well as volunteering during 2 drop-in sessions.
Kate Wickins – Fusion Project, Bournemouth – Kate is client focused and has a strong commitment to the cause. Kate collects donations for the service, often men’s clothing and snacks. This makes a significant difference to clients, providing dry and clean clothing to those sleeping rough.
Louise Rodgers-Vorster – ACE Bristol – Women’s Morning Group Volunteer, Bristol – Louise helps to provide a safe space for group attendees, helps to set up and close sessions, provides refreshments and takes part in activities. She helps to promote community ties and friendly relationships for attendees, and signpost them in the direction of additional support.
Oli Lockhart – Bristol Street Outreach – Enhanced First Response Volunteer, Bristol – Oli has dedicated over 30 hours to volunteering with the First Response project, checking locations where people may be sleeping rough, and getting vital information to pass to the Outreach Team.
Ros Dicks – Dean Crescent Women’s Hostel – Breakfast Club Volunteer, Bristol – Ros is very supportive of clients, and has helped to contribute essential items to the hostel to keep their costs down