We hold a range of events to inform about homelessness, engage people in supporting the Connection, and to raise money. All upcoming events are listed below with more information and how to get involved.

Christmas period volunteering, 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026
Over the Christmas period, we open our doors overnight and throughout the day to make sure people experiencing homelessness in Westminster have a warm, safe place to be. By giving your time, you’ll help create a caring and calm environment. Every shift helps us run the service smoothly and ensures everyone who stays with us feels supported and respected. Christmas period volunteering

Carol singing, Friday 12 December 2025
Tesco’s have kindly invited The Friends to shake a bucket or hold a card machine outside their store in Dunton Road, London SE1 5HG on Friday 12 December from 3.30pm If enough Friends are able to join us, we want to use the opportunity to sing Carols. It is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of their work, raise funds and meet other Friends. So, please do email friends@cstm.org.uk and let us know you would like to join us (and if you’re happy to sing!).

Carol singing, Tuesday 16 December 2025
The annual Carol Singing at Charing Cross station will take place from 5 to 7pm on Tuesday 16 December. It’s a great opportunity to raise awareness and funds for The Connection and we hope to exceed the £800 raised last year. Please do join us, and please let us know if you would like to join us at friends@cstm.org.uk (and if you’re happy to sing!).

Queen Eleanor Cycle Ride, 28-31 August 2026
We are pleased to announce the Queen Eleanor Cycle Ride in 2026, will again take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, 28-31 August 2026. For more information, please visit Queen Eleanor Cycle Ride

Sheila’s City Walks
Trustee of the Friends, Sheila Batchelor, is offering is offering guided tours around London, where any monies paid go directly to the Friends of The Connection. Her walk routes include along the River Thames, the Great Fire(s) of London, City Gardens including Barbican, City highlights and LGBTQ+. To find out more please visit Sheila’s City walks