A community response to youth homelessness
Sussex Nightstop is a homeless charity serving Brighton & Hove since 2009.
One of many Nightstops around the UK, we provide overnight accommodation and support to young people aged 16-25 whilst they're homeless or unsafe, in the welcoming homes of our wonderful volunteers, who we recruit, train and support.
Here for you
You
- Aged 16-25
- Homeless or facing homelessness (including sofa-surfing)
- Connected to Brighton & Hove through family, education, training or work
Sussex Nightstop
- We'll support you while you find a new home
- Welcoming overnight accommodation with your own space
- Friendly service coordinators, to help you on your journey
- With you all the way, to bridge the gap and keep you safe and well
Your new home
Are you made homeless or about to be homeless?
A safe night’s sleep can change a life
Through our volunteer host network, we ensure that young people have the opportunity to sleep safe every night and, crucially, find a secure and sustainable home to move on to.
"NIGHTSTOP MADE ME FEEL AT HOME WHILE HOMELESS. IT’S A VERY IMPORTANT SERVICE THAT HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THOSE THAT USE IT."
Why is Nightstop needed?
"NIGHTSTOP GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE INTO STABLE ACCOMMODATION AND THE TIME TO ORGANISE A NEW JOB. I WAS ABLE TO SUSTAIN MYSELF AGAIN FINANCIALLY"
"STAYING AT NIGHTSTOP SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED THE AMOUNT OF RISK I HAVE EXPERIENCED AT THIS PERIOD OF MY LIFE, BY CONSISTENTLY PROVIDING ME WITH SAFETY AND HUMAN NEEDS, BY FULLY CATERING TO ME WITH EMPATHY, COMPASSION AND GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY IN EVERY WAY.”
Young people don’t choose homelessness
It can be the safer option than staying at home. Other drivers include discrimination, family changes, homophobia, leaving the child welfare system and poverty. Our host homes offer an inclusive judgment-free, respectful place of respite.
“NIGHTSTOP RESTORED MY FAITH IN HUMAN KINDNESS.”
What's it like to host?
"It's really rewarding. Just the feeling of having done it. You've sent a person on their way with the hope that your hosting has had a positive impact."
Together we can do great work
Our service is a constant reminder of how powerful collaboration can be.
Guests really appreciate the kindness shown to them by our wonderful hosts – it can make all the difference between overcoming temporary challenges or not - and volunteers enjoy the hugely positive impact their generosity has on young lives.
“THANKS TO YOU I ACHIEVED THE IMPOSSIBLE. YOU GAVE ME THE STRENGTH TO FIGHT.”
Join us as a volunteer
Community Champions
A few hours a month, ideal for sociable people.
Volunteer Hosts
Put your spare room to great use and enjoy a really rewarding role with Nightstop.
On-Call Team
Reassurance for Nightstop Hosts and guests outside of the main service hours which are 9.00-5.00pm. 3-5 slots per month.