Social Transformation

At HTB Social Transformation, our mission is to prioritise those who are marginalised within society, creating safe spaces where people are known, are loved and feel that they belong. At Social Transformation, our four main areas of ministry are; prisons, homeless, displaced and women.

  • Through Caring for Prison Leavers (CFPL) we provide a safe space for people to find belonging, discipleship and community. We invite people to join the Bridge Programme, a 6-month rolling programme, to find friendship, and hope while exploring and growing in their Christian faith.

    We meet weekly as a Bridge Group community and monthly for socials to build deeper connections and grow in discipleship. From May 2025 we are moving fully to in-person community spaces in London. We also offer 1-2-1 coaching/ mentoring sessions for personalised support. For people resettling to areas outside of London, we can help signpost to churches more local to them.

    By walking shoulder to shoulder, we help people to find freedom in Jesus and connect into church communities where they are seen, known and loved. 

  • The Lightwell is a women’s only space where all are welcome. It’s a safe weekly space, where the women who come know they are seen, recognised, matter and have worth. We are a community of women who come alongside each other and connect through arts and crafts, therapeutic & pampering activities amongst other things. The Lightwell takes place on Thursdays between 1-3pm based at Bloom Café at HTB.

  • The Spear Programme helps young people facing disadvantages into work or education. We equip them with confidence, motivation and the vital skills they need to succeed in long-term employment.

    We run our Spear Programme from HTB Dalgarno Way. The programme lasts for six weeks and is specifically for people aged between 16-24. To get involved please click here.

  • Crosslight Kensington is based at HTB Queen’s Gate and offers a free debt advice service with practical support to anyone who needs it. The service includes supportive ways to manage bills, help with building a budget, and money-saving tips.

    Crosslight is reliant on volunteers and offers training and support to help equip you to get involved.

  • The HTB Shelter is a resource centre offering food, community, clothing, and case work and debt advice, by appointment. All are welcome to come and receive practical support in a warm, welcoming, and safe environment. The HTB Shelter is open on Wednesdays from 10am-12.30pm, Wednesday evening 18:00 – 20:00 and Thursday from 10am-12:30pm. During the winter months we work in partnership with Glassdoor where we offer a place to sleep inside for those who are sleeping rough. 

  • The Community Café is a space for local asylum seekers and refugees to engage with informal conversational English with volunteers and to practice the skills they are developing in their courses throughout the week. The space is often a first touch point for new arrivals and provides a safe and welcoming space for our guests to get plugged in the community. To join the team please email, socialtransformation@htb.org

HTB is one of many Love Your Neighbour partner churches throughout the UK. If you live outside of London and want to get involved with your local Love Your Neighbour hub, you can find your nearest hub through the national campaign here.

Everything that happens through HTB is only possible because of your generosity. Thank you so much for your support.