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About us<\/h1>\n

Discover who we are and what drives our work<\/p>\n

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Turning Tides is a charity dedicated to ending homelessness in West Sussex. Founded in 1991, we\u2019ve grown from a small group of kind-hearted Christians to the largest homelessness charity in the county. We work to reduce rough sleeping in our communities and support our clients to take steps towards independent living and a more stable future. While our central office is in Worthing, our work spans the county \u2013 from East Grinstead to Littlehampton and across areas in between. Our location means we have a deep understanding of rural and coastal homelessness, where available services can be even more stretched, and this less visible side of rough sleeping is a large focus of our work. Our long-standing roots in the local community are a real strength. We work hard to raise awareness about the causes of homelessness and to challenge the stigma around it, helping to create a more understanding and welcoming society where our clients can feel at home.<\/p>\n

As strong believers in the importance of transparency, we\u2019ve shared here the driving purpose behind our work as well as our values and commitments.<\/p>\n

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Our Mission<\/h2>\n

To end local homelessness in West Sussex.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our purpose<\/h2>\n

To provide safe and inclusive pathways out of homelessness through outreach, supported housing and engaging communities.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our commitments<\/h2>\n