Shannon has been in one of our Pathways Training Houses and has since moved into her very own flat. We are so pleased for Shannon and wish her every success and happiness in her new…
Shannon
Read Their StorySupporting people experiencing homelessness since 1993
We believe that everyone has the right to live in a decent, suitable and affordable home.
Everyone should have access to services that support and enable them to live independently. We help people in across West Norfolk with housing, wellbeing and support needs through our services in King’s Lynn.
Our goal is to help give people a pathway to a brighter future.
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Changing lives
We show people that there is a path to a more promising future – for themselves and their loved ones – and assist them through guidance, support, training, and showing that we care.
Client Stories
Owen first came to Purfleet in July. He found himself street homeless after a relationship breakdown which he attributes to the sudden death of his dad and his inability to cope with the grief. Owen’s…
Owen
Read Their StoryKen has been rough sleeping for several years and he was accessing the Pathways Centre on a regular basis. The Pathway Centre was a secure place for him to stay during the daytime where he…
“Due to suffering years of emotional abuse and domestic violence from my ex partner I finally decided I could not be put through this anymore as this was now affecting my child. I rang Woman’s…
Kirsty
Read Their Story“I am a UK citizen of 53 years. I have owned my own houses, and never had any money worries. That was up until August, after a relationship went badly wrong. I found myself in…
Paul
Read Their Story“My name is Robin, 53 years of age. When I first came into The Purfleet Trust I was facing eviction. Knowing I was going to become homeless affected my mental health quickly and I spiralled…
Robin
Read Their Story“My name is Mark and I am 39 years of age. For the last 2 years I have been living with a friend of mine until a complication occurred with the amount of rent. I…
Mark
Read Their StoryTeresa has been brought up in King’s Lynn, has a history of mental health illness and suffers from anxiety and low self- esteem. Teresa does her best to manage the barriers that present in her…
Teresa
Read Their StorySara has battled with alcohol addiction for over 20 years. This has caused a marriage breakdown and the loss of her property. Sara was employed as a domestic at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for 12…
Sara
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Our Impact in King’s Lynn in 2023
1
People supported last year.
1
1-to-1 sessions last year.
1
Rooms in our Training Houses.
1%
86% of clients report improved mental health.
1
Skills and wellbeing workshops.
1
Meals provided last year.
Read our 2022 Impact Report!
Find out more about our impact in our area
Tell Us About A Rough Sleeper
What Is Street Link?
Street Link are funded by the Government as part of its commitment to end rough sleeping. Their aim is to offer the public a means to act when they see someone sleeping rough, and provide the first step someone can take to ensure people sleeping rough are connected to the local services and support available to them.
How Can You Get Involved?
Where Does Your Money Go?
Your money will go towards our vital homelessness support services in King’s Lynn. Every we help dozens of people access crucial support services such as tenancy support, mental health support, employment and debt support. Additionally, we provide essential facilities such as hot meals, showers and clean clothes at our Health & Wellbeing Centre. Your donations go towards helping hundreds of people every year in our area.
Who we work with
We are proud to be working collaboratively in West Norfolk with a range of local specialist support agencies and local businesses who enable us to provide a comprehensive range of services to people who are experiencing homelessness and vulnerable people with complex needs.