Forest Night Shelter

Forest Night Shelter FCENS emergency night shelter and drop-in information centre for homeless people in Waltham Forest.

FCENS is a collaboration of churches to support homeless people in Waltham Forest. Until 2020, FCENS ran winter night shelters in seven church halls, rotating each night of the week. Volunteers offered food and fellowship, advice and support each evening. Since Covid, the communal sleeping model had to change and the night shelter has moved to a hotel. This arrangement enables us to provide shelte

r, but costs are very high and fellowship and casework support is more complex. Our drop-in centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am – 3pm at Brookscroft, 640 Forest Road (next to YMCA), Walthamstow E17 3ED. Our night shelter is open from 1st November 2022 – 31st March 2023. Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter is actively working with Waltham Forest Council and with stakeholders in our borough to find premises for a long-term night shelter and drop-in support centre, where we can work to support those who are in need and vulnerable due to homelessness in Waltham Forest.

Dream team! After a hectic winter season giving shelter and support for people who are homeless, staff and trustees got ...
14/05/2026

Dream team! After a hectic winter season giving shelter and support for people who are homeless, staff and trustees got together to discuss strategic planning, and priorities for the coming seasons.

It was great to reflect on successes, to share openly our thoughts and dreams, and to push on with plans for the future.

Above all else, to give a voice to the voiceless, to value everyone who walks through our door, to support people towards transformation in their lives, and to resolve homelessness, one person at a time.

🚨 We’re hiring: Operations Manager 🚨📍 Walthamstow, London (E17)💼 Full-time (37.5 hours)💷 £39,500 – £41,500📅 12-month con...
06/05/2026

🚨 We’re hiring: Operations Manager 🚨

📍 Walthamstow, London (E17)
💼 Full-time (37.5 hours)
💷 £39,500 – £41,500
📅 12-month contract

Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter (FCENS) is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day services and support our work with people experiencing homelessness.

📥 Find out more & apply:
https://www.forestnightshelter.org.uk/vacancies/

⏰ Closing date: 13 April 2026, 17:00

🚨 We’re hiring: Operations Manager 🚨📍 Walthamstow, London (E17)💼 Full-time (37.5 hours)💷 £39,500 – £41,500📅 12-month con...
06/04/2026

🚨 We’re hiring: Operations Manager 🚨

📍 Walthamstow, London (E17)
💼 Full-time (37.5 hours)
💷 £39,500 – £41,500
📅 12-month contract

Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter (FCENS) is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day services and support our work with people experiencing homelessness. An exciting opportunity for someone with experience, to take a leadership role in a trauma-informed setting. Make a real difference!

📥 Find out more & apply:
https://www.forestnightshelter.org.uk/vacancies/

⏰ Closing date: 13 April 2026, 17:00

29/03/2026

Some of our guests recently took part in a workshop with Kineku Movies creating 17 second Haiku Movies. Here is George's reflection on Walthamstow Library.

28/03/2026

Some of our guests recently took part in a workshop with Kineku Movies creating 17 second Haiku Movies. Here is Boyen's reflection on the Bare Feet.

27/03/2026

Some of our guests recently took part in a workshop with Kineku Movies creating 17 second Haiku Movies. Here is Robert's reflection on the Tree.

26/03/2026

Some of our guests recently took part in a workshop with Kineku Movies creating 17 second Haiku Movies. Here is Mobarak's reflection on the Daytime Moon.

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Postal Address: FCENS, Street Mary’s Parish Office, 8 Church End
Walthamstow
E179RJ

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