Support for Homeless in Bognor Regis

Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice, Bognor Regis Centre, 10A The Arcade, Bognor Regis, PO21 1LH.  Opening hours Mon-Fri 10am - 4.30pm.  Drop in service available Mon-Fri between 10am - 1pm.  Call 0808 278 7969 Monday-Friday to see if they can help.

Bognor Regis Town Council are not the Housing Authority for the town, that is Arun District Council. Information on housing can be found on their website here    

Housing Allocations 01903 737553 / 01903 737728 Housing Options 01903 737552 / 01903 737763 or visit the Access point in Bognor Regis Town Hall, Monday Tuesday and Thursday 8.45 - 5.15  Wednesday 11.00 - 5.15 Friday 8.45 - 4.45

This is a list of service providers and organisations that help those in need. The list was compiled by Arun District Council. The Town Council are neither able to recommend or endorse outside organisations and this list is for information only.

Professionals, Businesses and Members of the Public can report a rough sleeper to the local authority  https://www.streetlink.org.uk/ or by calling 0300 500 0914. Dedicated Homeless Outreach Keyworkers and Parks and Seafront Officers will respond to reports received.

Beehive Café 31 William Street (turning is just past Bognor Housing Trust opposite the little school) T: 01243 82763 Run by The Kings Gate Church. Craft and Coffee Group every Thursday 10am–12pm. On Sunday a lunch is served at 1pm at a cost of £2.50. To reserve a place call 07464 167596.

Bognor Foodbank Argyle Hall Argyle Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1DY T: 01243 866 952 Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10-4pm. website

Bognor Housing Trust Cornerways, 25 Glamis Street, PO21 IDH T: 01243 837995 Provides supported housing for single homeless. Clients can apply directly and dogs are also accepted. website

Change, Grow, Live (CGL) Norfolk Square Square, 14 Aldwick Road, PO21 2LJ T: 01243 830 195 Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Service Monday to Friday 9.30-3.30pm and Saturday mornings. Clients will be assessed for substitute prescribing and care and support needs. Provide structured group work at alternate location. website 

Christian’s Against Poverty & Bognor Vineyard Church 5a Waterloo Square, PO21 1TE T: 01243 861 113 A Debt support charity working in conjunction with Bognor Vineyard Church. Provide breakfast 10-11.30am on Tuesday and Frunch on Fridays 12.30-1.30. In the winter months provide outreach and hot food. Operate WEARHOUSE a clothing exchange and vouchers can be provided. Open Monday to Friday at 4 Harefield Court, Lyon Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1EE. 

Bognor Town Hall, Clarence Road, PO21 1LD T: 0344 477 1171 Legal, Housing & Debt Advice, Monday to Friday 10-4.30pm.  

Grandads Front Room 2-4 High Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1SS T: 07453 813 413 A community based front room to talk over a cuppa. Open Monday to Saturday 10-5pm to provide furniture and electricals to individuals in need which will be delivered for free.  

My Sister House Arun & Chichester Women’s Centre 108c London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1BD T: 01243 697 800 A safe female only space to support homeless females. Also provides domestic abuse support, clothing and sanitary supplies, foodbank vouchers and a counselling service. Drop in Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-2pm, Thursday evenings 5-8pm and Saturday mornings 9am-Midday. website

Our Lady of Sorrows Church 138 Clarence Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 1LB T: 01243 823 619 Sunday Breakfast 07.45-09.15am and homeless individuals are very welcome to join in Mass service at 10am. 

Sanctuary Supported Living 34-40 Longford Road, PO21 1AG Contact Paul Sharpless – 01243 837 169 to discuss referral nominations. Manage supported living projects in the community for individuals with a local connection who require housing related support alongside recovery based activities. Specialise in mental health/dual diagnosis.  website

Salvation Army Canada Grove, PO21 1QL, Contact Matt or Sarah – 01243 870243 Operate a breakfast club 8.30-10am for the homeless on Tuesday mornings in Bognor Regis. Can also provide voluntary experience in their charity shop. 

Stonepillow (Bognor Regis hub) Clarence Road, PO21 1JT T: 07734 558 960 or 01243 214 058 Open Monday, Wednesday & Fridays 9.30-2.30pm Homeless individuals can access hot food, shower and washing facilties for a small fee. Local assistance Network (e.g provision of furniture, foodbank etc). Bognor Hub is the access point for supported housing projects in Arun, Chichester Night shelter and the Bognor hostel which accepts clients and their dogs with support from Dogs Trust.

GP Provision at Sands Recovery Project, PO21 1DW Canada Grove, Monday’s from 2.30pm.