Homeless Action in Barnet

This month has been an important period for HAB, with the team continuing to support dozens of people facing some of the most complex barriers to safety, stability and housing.

Read about our recent impact here: https://www.habcentre.org/news/monthly-update-may-2026/

It can be easy to think of homelessness as something you only see on the street, but homelessness is often hidden.

It could be a family in temporary accommodation, living out of a suitcase for months or even years.

It could be someone sofa-surfing because they have nowhere safe to go.

It could be somebody leaving hospital, a relationship, or a job, and suddenly finding there is no safety net left.

At HAB, we meet people at some of the hardest moments in their lives. We offer food, showers, clothing and person-centred, practical support to help people address the - often complex - issues relating to their homelessness.

But just as importantly, we provide warmth, compassion, connection, dignity, and hope.

Homelessness is not inevitable. With the right help, people can rebuild their lives.

If you have any spare duvets / bedding that could be donated to someone transitioning from homelessness into a new home, please contact the Centre on:
020 8446 8400 / [email protected].

Thank you!!

🌙 One night can change lives.

Barnet’s Big Sleep Out is back - bringing our community together to support people facing homelessness across the borough.

By taking part, you’ll be helping HAB continue providing essential frontline support including meals, showers, housing advice and accommodation pathways.

👥 Friends
👨‍👩‍👧 Families
🏫 Schools
💼 Workplaces
⚽ Community groups

Everyone can get involved - and you can sleep out with us at the main venue (on 26th September) or in any other safe outdoor location between now and 30th September!

Register today 👉 https://big-sleep-out.raiselysite.com

One uncomfortable night for us to create safer nights for others.

Barnet’s Big Sleep Out is about more than fundraising - it’s about standing in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness and showing that Barnet cares.

Take part at the main event or from your own gardenn/balcony/any safe outdoor location.

Gather friends, colleagues or family and make a difference together 💙

All funds raised will help people across the borough to access the support they need to recover from homelessness.

📝 Sign up: https://big-sleep-out.raiselysite.com

Barnet's Big Sleep Out 'Under The Same Sky' - Coming together for people experiencing homelessness in our community

🏠 Imagine not knowing where you’ll sleep tonight

Thousands of people across Barnet are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

This summer, you can make a real difference by joining Barnet’s Big Sleep Out.

✨ Sleep out.
✨ Raise awareness.
✨ Raise vital funds.

Whether you join at the main venue or take part from home, you'll be directly helping people experiencing homelessness to access the support they need to find stability.

Get involved: https://big-sleep-out.raiselysite.com

Thank you so much to our friends at for their generous donation of two Maths Tutoring vouchers (worth £310 each), which were gratefully won during our raffle at HAB's Extravaganza on Sunday!

We really appreciate your support 💛

In 2021, Abigail lost her home. With nowhere to turn, she travelled to London, found a hidden spot in woodland, and pitched a tent. There, she survived for two years - alone and unseen.

“I still can’t believe I was in a tent for so long,” she said. “You lose track of time, and I kept my situation secret from anyone I met.”

By day, Abigail volunteered at local charities, determined to keep going. By night, she returned to her tent. She told no one. The shame, fear, and weight of everything she had been through made it hard to believe help was possible.

Before becoming homeless, Abigail had been independent and secure, managing a shop and building a life. But an abusive partner exploited her, leaving her with debts in her name.

She lost her job, her home, and the stability she had worked so hard to build. With no family support and nowhere safe to turn, she felt her only option was to disappear.

In early 2023, after two years alone, Abigail found the courage to come to HAB.

“I didn’t know if I was going to get into trouble given the reasons I ran away from my past life,” she said. “I couldn’t believe there was a way out.”

Her first meeting with a HAB Support Worker was emotional, but it was also the start of something new. She was reassured that her debts could be managed, that she could safely claim benefits, and that she deserved a safe home.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Abigail was able to access specialist advice, start her Universal Credit claim, and be referred to supported housing. Within just two weeks, she moved into safe accommodation.

Today, Abigail lives in her own studio flat, with ongoing support to manage her finances and rebuild her confidence.

“It feels a bit like a holiday home,” she says. “But with the chance to start afresh.”

This life-changing support was only possible because of people like you. The kindness and generosity of our supportive community powers our work that helped Abigail to leave homelessness behind and begin again.

Could you brave a night outside to increase awareness of homelessness in Barnet and raise vital funds for HAB’s life-changing work?

If so, please consider signing up to “Under The Same Sky” – Barnet’s Big Sleep Out. This is the most impactful fundraising event we’ve ever run as a charity.

The last time we hosted a Sleep Out (some years ago) the incredible people who took part raised over £20,000.

This is a huge sum of money for a charity like HAB, and raising a similar amount this year would be transformational for the support we’re able to provide.

Right now – demand for our support is the highest its ever been. More people need our help now than ever before – and whilst we will always do whatever we can to help everybody who needs our support in Barnet, traditional funding simply doesn’t stretch far enough to sustain the level of support we’re currently delivering.

That’s why this fundraiser is so important, and we need as many people involved as possible.

Register your interest: www.bit.ly/hab-sleepout

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗!!! 🎪

🎟️ Tickets and line-up: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/homelessactioninbarnet/2060054

Or text/call David on 07983168483