Kairos Community Trust

What Kairos Community Trust does

Kairos Community Trust is a London-based registered charity (no. 1117763) founded in 1991 that delivers abstinence-based recovery services to homeless men and women with drug and alcohol problems. Its operations span five interconnected service lines: a CQC-regulated community detox hostel (Linden Grove, 24 single rooms staffed 24/7), a structured day rehabilitation programme (Garden Day Programme at 66 Nunhead Lane), an intensive residential rehabilitation programme (Bethwin Road), an Aftercare programme for treatment alumni, and a network of 30 post-rehab supported Move-on houses providing 194 beds across six London boroughs (Brent, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark and Wandsworth). Services are delivered by an experienced team of qualified therapists, support workers and administrators (headcount in the 1-10 range, with the Supported Housing Move-on team stated at 10) and can be accessed separately or combined to form individual recovery pathways over time. Access is via referral from healthcare professionals, social services or self-referral.

The underlying operating model is a service-delivery pathway rather than a technology platform: there is no proprietary technology stack, API, software product, or AI/ML component disclosed across the source material. The asset base is physical real estate — hostel buildings, rehab property and the 30 move-on houses — supported by constructed partnerships with the construction industry charity CRASH (grants, donated materials, professional services), funders such as the National Lottery Community Fund and Maudsley Charity, and corporate volunteers from Aviva, Santander and Volunteering Matters.

All services are provided free of charge to clients. Kairos is funded through a mix of charitable grants from trusts and foundations (including the National Lottery Community Fund and Maudsley Charity), corporate and individual donations (PayPal Giving Fund), and community fundraising (marathons, golf events, coffee mornings). The organisation is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Paul Carter, with Mossie Lyons serving as Director, and reports publicly via annual reports, including a 2024-25 report. Its patrons are Dame Clare Gerada and Fergal Keane OBE, providing reputational backing. Recent activity (2024-2025) reflects ongoing property acquisitions, with houses added in Streatham and Wandsworth to expand the move-on housing network.

Name

Kairos Community Trust

Legal name

Kairos Community Trust

Website

https://kairoscommunity.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kairos Community Trust is a London-based registered charity founded in 1991 that delivers abstinence-based recovery services — including a 24-bed CQC-regulated detox hostel, day and residential rehab, aftercare and 30 supported move-on houses with 194 beds across six boroughs — to homeless men and women with drug and alcohol problems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction recovery and supported housing services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Temporary Shelters (624221), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery services
• Supported housing services
• Residential rehabilitation programmes
• Abstinence-based treatment
• Homeless recovery programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable grants and donations: Funded through charitable grants from trusts, foundations, and government bodies including National Lottery Community Fund and Maudsley Charity
2. Individual donations and fundraising: Individual donations through PayPal Giving Fund, marathon runners raising money, golf events, coffee mornings, and other fundraising activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kairos Community Trust delivers an integrated pathway of addiction recovery services for homeless men and women, comprising a CQC-regulated abstinence-support hostel (Linden Grove, 24 single rooms in Nunhead, staffed 24/7), a day programme (Garden Day Programme), a residential rehab (Bethwin Road), an aftercare programme, and 30 post-rehab supported Move-on houses with 194 beds across six London boroughs. All services are delivered free of charge by qualified therapists, support workers and administrators and can be accessed separately or combined into individual recovery pathways.

Product overview

Kairos Community Trust operates a single unified model of addiction recovery services rather than a technology product. The organization offers an integrated pathway of five connected services: Linden Grove Abstinence-Support Hostel (a 24-hour staffed community detox hostel with 24 single rooms), the Garden Day Programme (structured day rehab), Bethwin Road Residential Rehab (intensive residential programme), Aftercare Programme (ongoing post-treatment support), and Supported Housing through 30 Move-on houses with 194 beds across six London boroughs. Individuals can access each service separately or combine them to build personalized recovery pathways over time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Linden Grove Abstinence-Support Hostel: A CQC-regulated community detox hostel with 24 single rooms staffed 24/7
• Garden Day Programme
• Bethwin Road Residential Rehab
• Aftercare Programme

Products and services

• Linden Grove Abstinence-Support Hostel A 24-hour staffed, CQC-regulated community detox hostel with 24 single rooms in Nunhead, south London, providing structured abstinence-based recovery support for homeless individuals with drug and alcohol problems.
• Garden Day Programme A structured day programme of rehab therapy and activities, located at 66 Nunhead Lane, London SE15, for individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
• Bethwin Road Residential Rehab A residential rehabilitation programme on Bethwin Road, London, providing intensive, structured recovery support for individuals with drug and alcohol addiction.
• Aftercare Programme An ongoing support programme for individuals who have completed Kairos residential treatment, providing continued therapy, group work and recovery maintenance.
• Supported Housing (Move-on Houses) A network of 30 post-rehab, sober-living Move-on houses with 194 beds across six London boroughs (Brent, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark and Wandsworth), providing supported accommodation and ongoing access to support workers for individuals transitioning from rehab to independent living.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AvivaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2026Corporate volunteers from Aviva helped refresh gardens at Kairos supported houses in Lewisham. This was the third volunteer gardening day Aviva has organised with Kairos.
• Volunteering MattersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2026Volunteering Matters helped bring together volunteer teams for Kairos, including the Aviva volunteer gardening day.
• CRASH CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026CRASH is the construction industry's charity for homeless charities. They support Kairos through grants, donated building materials, and professional skills/expertise from people working in the construction industry. This partnership has helped Kairos refurbish and extend their move-on houses.
• Outside Edge Theatre CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026UK's leading charity dedicated to addiction recovery through theatre and drama. Delivered drama workshop at Linden Grove focusing on communication and connection through interactive activities.
• SantanderminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2023Volunteers from Santander worked alongside Kairos community members to revitalise gardens at Kairos properties.
• Homeless LinkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Umbrella organisation for homelessness charities. Kairos director attends annual conference to network with delegates and discuss solutions around homelessness.
• ForterraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2017Building materials donor through CRASH. Donated Thermalite blocks, Fenlite Blocks, concrete blocks and engineering bricks for extending Kairos move-on houses.
• 8build, BAXI, John Sisk & Sons, Green Tea Architects, Buildbase, British Gypsum, Bauder, Dulux Trade, Johnson TilesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2017Corporate donors and patrons of CRASH who contributed professional skills, materials and manpower to help upgrade Kairos move-on houses including Wellmeadow Road kitchen extension.
• Child Graddon Lewis Architects (CGL)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 February 2016Architecture firm volunteered professional services to help develop Kairos move-on housing at Limesdale Gardens, creating plans for five extra bedrooms, new bathrooms and extended kitchen.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Phoenix Futures: UK charity operating residential rehabilitation, supported housing, and recovery services for people with drug and alcohol problems — closely matches Kairos's integrated pathway model.
• The Living Room (Clouds House / Castle Craig-adjacent): UK residential addiction treatment providers (e.g., Castle Craig) offering medically supported detox and rehab; comparable CQC-regulated clinical rehab component to Kairos's Linden Grove and Bethwin Road.
• Cranstoun: UK charity providing residential recovery, supported housing, and substance use treatment including abstinence-based programmes; directly comparable service portfolio.
• Broadway Lodge: UK charity operating a residential abstinence-based rehab and aftercare programmes for addiction recovery; comparable inpatient rehab and aftercare service model.
• Action on Addiction: UK charity running residential rehabilitation centres and recovery support programmes for individuals and families affected by addiction; comparable abstinence-based treatment focus.

Broad incumbents

• St Mungo's: Major UK homelessness charity providing supported housing, recovery, and outreach services in London and beyond; overlaps with Kairos on housing-plus-recovery for homeless adults with addiction issues.
• Turning Point: Large UK health and social care provider with significant substance use treatment, supported housing, and recovery services across multiple regions — comparable service mix at much greater scale than Kairos.
• We Are With You (formerly Addaction): UK-wide charity delivering drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support including residential and community services; directly comparable mission and target population to Kairos.

Others

• CRASH Charity: Construction industry's homelessness charity that partners with Kairos on building refurbishment; included as a key strategic partner/adjoining organisation in Kairos's operational ecosystem.
• Homeless Link: UK umbrella body for homelessness charities with which Kairos partners; relevant as an ecosystem/peer body rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bee_kairos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kairos-community-trust

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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