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Spitalfields Crypt Trust

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Spitalfields Crypt Trust
AbbreviationSCT
Formation1965
Founded atSpitalfields
TypeNonprofit
HeadquartersShoreditch High Street
Location
Region served
East London
Staff
70
Websitewww.sct.org.uk

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is a charity based in Shoreditch, London that supports people in recovery from addictions, homelessness, and other complex needs.

Operations

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SCT runs a residential recovery hostel (Acorn House),[1] a training and development centre, and two social enterprises from their hub in Shoreditch. It runs eight charity shops, drop in centres for homeless people, supported housing projects, and a Housing First programme.[2][3][4]

SCT's social enterprises include Restoration Station, a furniture restoration and upcycling shop which collaborates with local artists,[5][6] and Paper and Cup, a coffee shop.[7][8] The charity has also worked with local designer Ally Capellino to create tote bags from recycled fabric.[9][10]

It operates in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest,[11] employing 70 staff and supporting over 600 people each year.[12][self-published source]

History

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Christ Church, Fournier Street

In the bleak winter of 1965 a homeless man died on the steps of the vicarage of Christ Church, Spitalfields in Fournier Street, leading the vicar, the Rev Eddy Stride[13] to open up its crypt to homeless men in the area as a soup kitchen and night shelter. SCT was founded that November and opened by Princess Alexandra.[14]

In 2000 the charity moved its base to Shoreditch, and continues to support vulnerable people in the local area.[15] The charity has since held 'sleep-out' events on the steps of Christ Church to raise money and awareness.[16]

In September 2017, Prince William visited several of SCT's services in Shoreditch.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Overview - Sct - Acorn House". NHS.
  2. ^ "What we do". Spitalfields Crypt Trust.
  3. ^ "Spitalfields Crypt Trust - Acorn House". Homeless Link.
  4. ^ "SCT - Acorn House | FRANK". Talk to Frank.
  5. ^ "Restoration Station - Yinka Ilori". Field-digital design and branding – via Yinka Ilori Studio.
  6. ^ Purdy, Lucy (13 May 2019). "A leg to stand on: furniture restoration as a way back from addiction". Positive News.
  7. ^ Pantony, Ali. "These are the best coffee shops across London for when you just need a good-quality cup of java". Glamour UK.
  8. ^ Butter, Susannah (24 April 2015). "London's ethical coffee shops serving shots of conscience". Evening Standard.
  9. ^ Tilley, Caitlin (10 April 2021). "Tote bags help tackle homelessness and addiction". Hackney Gazette.
  10. ^ Van den Broeke, Teo (2 March 2021). "Get your hands on one of Ally Capellino's bags to help fight addiction". British GQ.
  11. ^ "Find Support Services". find-support-services.hackney.gov.uk.
  12. ^ "SCT publishes 2020 Annual Report". Spitalfields Crypt Trust. 24 November 2020.
  13. ^ https://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/20964669.man-built-east-ends-city-gateway-open-careers-stepping/
  14. ^ Brooke, Mike (10 November 2015). "Alexandra returns to Spitalfields Crypt homeless shelter for 50th anniversary". East London Advertiser.
  15. ^ "In The Crypt Of Christ Church, Spitalfields". Spitalfields Life. 12 October 2014.
  16. ^ Woolley, Sarah (27 March 2020). "God in a cold climate". Church Times.
  17. ^ Slawson, Nicola (20 September 2017). "Prince William discusses 'massive question' of legalising drugs". The Guardian.