Slough Outreach

What Slough Outreach does

Slough Outreach is a UK-registered charity (Charity No: 1209436) and grassroots community initiative that supports homeless and vulnerable people in Slough and surrounding areas, including Windsor and Maidenhead. Founded around 2017 (with a prior identity as "Slough Homeless Connection"), the organization operates a 7-day weekly street outreach program at locations including Slough High Street and Farnham Road, delivering hot meals, warm clothing, hygiene supplies, and referrals to emergency accommodation and support services. Its integrated service portfolio spans Homeless Outreach, Youth Outreach (mentorship, Duke of Edinburgh Award support, employment guidance), an Outreach Hub in Cippenham (Elmshott Lane) hosting workshops and partner services, and a physical Charity Shop at 23 Elmshott Lane. The organization is referral-integrated with StreetLink, Shelter, Slough Borough Council, and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and operates an online Referral System for vulnerable individuals.

The charity sustains operations through five revenue streams: individual donations (online, bank transfer, standing order, cheque, Gift Aid), charity shop retail sales, a WooCommerce-powered online virtual gift shop selling symbolically priced aid items (£3 food parcels to £3,100 eviction-prevention packages), legacy giving via wills and bequests, and community/corporate fundraising events. Pricing across the virtual gift shop and donation tiers (£14.50/hour hotline, £28/night emergency bed, £140/day helpline, £350 housing move-in, £1,278/month support worker) reflects a tiered, mission-translation model rather than commercial pricing. Distribution is multi-channel: physical street outreach, the Outreach Hub, the charity shop, the online shop (serving global donors), and an advocacy function targeting local, regional, and national policy change.

The team is small (11-50 employees) supplemented by volunteers. Leadership is founder-led, with the founder recognized by community awards in 2022 and invited to tea at Buckingham Palace in 2023. The organization carries no parent company, no institutional investment, and no disclosed revenue figures; its scale, community-embedded position, and royal recognition suggest an established but locally-bounded operating footprint with moderate growth into adjacent boroughs and program verticals.

Name

Slough Outreach

Legal name

Slough Outreach

Website

https://sloughoutreach.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Slough Outreach is a UK-registered grassroots charity (No: 1209436) providing 7-day street outreach, youth programs, and an Outreach Hub in Slough and surrounding areas. It serves homeless individuals, at-risk youth, and families in financial hardship through direct aid, referrals, and advocacy, funded by donations, a charity shop, and an online gift shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Outreach and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210), Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Emergency Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises (BPADAJAI)

Keywords

• Homeless outreach services
• Youth support programs
• Community charity support
• Food poverty relief
• Housing advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Slough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: Individual donations via online portal, bank transfer, standing order, cheque, and Gift Aid scheme. Regular gifts enable planning ahead. Organization supported by community personal giving, grants, and corporate fundraising.
2. Charity Shop Sales: Physical charity shop selling donated clothing, accessories, and household goods. Revenue supports street outreach, community hub, youth outreach, and advocacy programs.
3. Online Virtual Gift Shop: E-commerce platform selling virtual gifts (emergency food parcels, tents, sleeping bags, clothing) where purchasers buy items that are then provided to those in need.
4. Legacy Giving: Bequests and gifts in wills to support long-term sustainability and mission of preventing homelessness.
5. Fundraising Events: Community fundraising events including challenge events (marathons, Tough Mudders), community events (cake sales, quizzes, concerts), and corporate volunteering partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Slough Outreach is a grassroots community charity (Registered Charity No. 1209436) that supports homeless and vulnerable people in Slough and surrounding areas. It delivers 7-day street outreach providing hot meals, clothing, and essential supplies; runs a youth outreach program offering mentorship, education support, and volunteering opportunities; and operates a community outreach hub that consolidates welfare, housing, benefits, and healthcare access services. It also runs a charity shop and a WooCommerce-powered online shop selling virtual gifts (food parcels, tents, sleeping bags, clothing) where donations translate directly into aid.

Product overview

Slough Outreach is a grassroots community charity (Registered Charity No. 1209436) operating as a single unified organization rather than a platform. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of homeless and community support services, comprising street-based Homeless Outreach delivering essential supplies and referrals, a Youth Outreach program providing mentorship and volunteering opportunities, a Community Outreach Hub as a centralized support location, a physical Charity Shop for fundraising, and a WooCommerce-powered Online Shop selling virtual gift products (emergency food parcels, tents, sleeping bags, clothing, hygiene kits, travel assistance) that translate into direct aid for those in need. Additional services include a Donation Platform accepting multiple payment methods, a Volunteer Program, an online Referral System for vulnerable individuals, and Advocacy Support for housing and benefits issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeless Outreach Street-based outreach service providing hot meals, warm clothing, water, essential supplies, shelter information, and basic medical referrals to individuals experiencing homelessness and rough sleepers in Slough.
• Youth Outreach Tailored support, resources, and mentorship program for young people at risk of homelessness, including volunteering opportunities, Duke of Edinburgh Award support, education assistance, and employment guidance.
• Outreach Hub / Community Hub Centralized community location where vulnerable individuals can access multiple support services in one place, including workshops, skill-building sessions, educational programs, and partner organization services.
• Charity Shop Physical charity shop selling donated clothing, accessories, and household goods to raise funds for street outreach, community hub, youth outreach, and advocacy programs.
• Online Shop (Virtual Gifts) Online shop selling virtual gift products (emergency food parcels, tents, sleeping bags, bedding sets, warm clothing, hygiene kits) where donors purchase items that are then provided to those in need.
• Advocacy Support Policy advocacy and individual advocacy support including housing rights, benefits claims, and collaboration with government agencies on behalf of homeless and vulnerable individuals.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• StreetLinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that gathers and passes on timely information about people sleeping rough so they can be offered support. Referrals flow from StreetLink to Slough Outreach for local intervention.
• SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing charity providing emergency line (08088004444) and emergency housing rights checker. Slough Outreach refers clients to Shelter for legal housing support and emergency accommodation guidance.
• Slough Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority providing homelessness services and emergency accommodation. Slough Outreach helps clients contact the council and navigate housing obligations.
• Royal Borough of Windsor and MaidenheadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring local authority providing homelessness services. Slough Outreach assists clients in the wider area beyond Slough borough.
• Slough Baptist Church Food BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank distribution center operating from Slough Baptist Church, Windsor Road. Part of local support network for those in need.
• FoodCycle SloughsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarm space providing meals at Salvation Army Slough. Collaborates with Slough Outreach in providing food support to the community.
• Slough Food BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank network providing emergency food parcels. Listed as a resource for people seeking food assistance in Slough.
• Salvation Army SloughsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for FoodCycle Slough warm space. Provides location for community food services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Depaul UK: UK charity working with young people facing homelessness and disadvantage, providing accommodation and support services. Comparable to Slough Outreach's youth outreach offering and multi-disciplinary support approach.
• StreetLink: National service that connects rough sleepers to local outreach teams — Slough Outreach is a direct downstream recipient of StreetLink referrals. Operates as an upstream funnel into Slough Outreach's street outreach service.
• Emmaus UK: UK charity supporting formerly homeless people through social enterprise communities and charity retail. Comparable to Slough Outreach in combining direct aid with a charity shop fundraising model.
• FoodCycle: UK charity providing community meals and food support, including a Slough location at Salvation Army that partners directly with Slough Outreach. Highly comparable mission around food poverty and community-based support.

Broad incumbents

• Centrepoint: UK charity focused specifically on youth homelessness, providing accommodation, education, and employment support. Closely comparable to Slough Outreach's youth outreach program and Duke of Edinburgh Award support offering.
• Crisis: National UK charity dedicated to ending homelessness, providing outreach, housing, and education services across multiple cities. Comparable to Slough Outreach in serving rough sleepers and providing direct aid and long-term support pathways.
• Salvation Army UK: Major UK charity providing homelessness, food, and emergency relief services, with a Slough branch that partners with Slough Outreach. Comparable in delivering multi-channel aid including food, shelter, and community support.
• YMCA England & Wales: National charity providing housing, youth support, and community programs across the UK. Comparable to Slough Outreach in serving vulnerable populations including at-risk youth and people experiencing housing insecurity.
• Shelter: National UK housing and homelessness charity that Slough Outreach already refers clients to for legal support. Operates at much larger scale across England but shares the same mission of preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Regional players

• Slough Food Bank: Hyperlocal Slough food bank providing emergency food parcels — directly comparable to Slough Outreach's emergency food parcel service and listed as a key resource partner within the same geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sloughoutreach
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• Instagraminstagram.com/sloughoutreach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slough-outreach

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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