A homelessness support charity has pledged to continue supporting people impacted by housing issues despite the closure of its day centre.

Preston based Foxton’s Fox Street centre closed this week as the charity looks to secure its long term future and after helping people for four years, with access to advice, hot meals and other support.

The charity will instead focus on supporting people through street outreach and at its other sites and those of its partners.

The centre’s closure “is definitely not the end of Foxton’s support” it said.

“We will continue to work alongside people experiencing homelessness, those at risk of homelessness and the communities we have supported for so many years,” it added.

“Four years at Fox Street has left a lasting impact. Hundreds of people have walked through those doors, found support, been listened to, had a hot meal, accessed advice, found somewhere safe, connected with services and, hopefully, found a little hope when they needed it most.”

In a separate statement earlier in the week it said: “We’re actually excited about the next step and being able to take our support out onto the streets. We’ll continue supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, as well as those we are supporting in temporary accommodation who may be vulnerable to returning to the streets.

“We’ll continue working alongside our partners across Preston and beyond, advocating for people who need someone in their corner — particularly those who feel they have no one.

“That support will still mean practical things too: food, hot drinks, sleeping bags, dry socks, underwear and the basic essentials that can make a massive difference when someone is sleeping rough.”

The charity’s chief executive had told local media that the decision to close the centre has been made to ensure Foxton remains effective and sustainable. She added that the charity’s partners include Preston City Council which is developing a new facility for people experiencing homelessness in the area.

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