Turning Tides

Who we are

Started in 1991 by a group of Christians in Worthing, Turning Tides is now the biggest provider of services for single homeless people in West Sussex. We continue to grow and develop our services to meet the needs of the local area – with over 5,000 supporters, 300 volunteers and 150 staff.

We know anyone’s life can unravel into homelessness. So we bring together compassionate individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to transform the lives of people in our local community and to change perceptions of homelessness.

We provide a warm, safe space to listen to anyone who comes to us for help. We provide real pathways out of homelessness and are committed to supporting people at every stage of their journey. The breadth of our services empower people experiencing homelessness to become confident and find the strength and belief in themselves to create a brighter future.

• Outreach teams reach out to rough sleepers and run drop in community hubs.
• Residential projects help people off the streets and support them as they rebuild their lives.
• Specialist staff work with mental health issues, trauma and addiction.
• ‘Move-on’ housing provides that much needed step towards independent living.

Our clients shape our services as coproduction is at the heart of everything we do. We work in close partnership, across all sectors, drawing from the strengths and generosity of our local community.

Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can end local homelessness.

Our culture and values

Turning Tides provides a range of homeless support services in West Sussex, covering Adur and Worthing, Littlehampton, Horsham District and Mid Sussex. Every year we accommodate over 200 homeless people in our 20+ properties across the county.

We deliver effective and sustainable services, striving to achieve complete pathways out of homelessness. We are constantly developing and equipping ourselves with the range of options that meet the diverse needs of our clients – to ensure we can fully empower them to achieve sustainable fulfilling lives.

Fundamental to our approach within all the services we offer, is the understanding that every client has their own unique set of circumstances. We are committed to being led by the expertise of our clients and communities. In doing so, we hope that we are building on the strengths of our clients, and also harnessing the value and contribution of their lived experience.

We collaborate with local authorities, partner agencies and external providers to ensure our approach is joined up and inclusive within systems such as housing, health, social care, substance misuse and criminal justice. Together we can meet the needs of our clients, supporting them throughout their journey out of homelessness.