The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and London Councils have launched the London Ending Homelessness Accelerator Programme with £3.5m investment from the Government.
The programme aims to bring together more services to prevent homelessness and help people access support faster.
Khan said: “I have been clear that every Londoner deserves a safe and secure home.
“The capital is acutely feeling the long-term consequences of a national housing crisis and local authorities have had their budgets slashed, forcing them away from preventing homelessness and into crisis management mode.
“Our new programme will ensure those at risk of or already experiencing homelessness get the support they need as early as possible.”
Khan added: “By working in partnership with London Councils, Government and experts we can make resources available to prevent homelessness early and ensure improvements are made to the quality of temporary accommodation.
“I am committed to ending rough sleeping by 2030 and providing support to get people off the streets – ultimately preventing them from becoming homeless in the first place.
“Ensuring people can access the help they need, when they need it, is at the centre of our plan, as we work together to build a safer, fairer London for everyone.”
The Programme will help the London Government work together to improve services for those at risk of homelessness, whether sleeping rough or living in temporary accommodation.
Plans of action for prevention, temporary accommodation, supported housing and rough sleeping are set for completion in spring 2026.
Councillor Grace Williams, London Councils’ Executive Member for Housing & Regeneration, said: “London is grappling with a homelessness emergency, with one in 50 Londoners now living in temporary accommodation.
“On average there is at least one homeless child in every London classroom – an appalling statistic.
“Homelessness has a devastating impact on those who experience it and we are especially concerned about the children and young Londoners growing up in temporary accommodation. We are determined to turn this situation around.”
Williams added: “The Ending Homelessness Accelerator Programme is an important step forward in our pan-London partnership.
“In the face of enormous challenges and constraints, we are pleased to be working alongside the Mayor, the government, and other crucial partners, on improving coordination and driving innovation to help end all forms of homelessness more quickly.”
