Providing free showers for people facing homelessness

ShowerBox delivers wellbeing on tap for our guests to feel clean, confident and connected.

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Our Locations

We operate three shower services: in Central London, Birmingham and Barking, in East London. For locations and opening times, please see the details below. We have also prepared a printable information sheet for people without internet access.

Central London

Our next Central London ShowerBox session will take place on:

  • Next Saturday (and every Saturday thereafter)

  • 10:00am – 2:00pm (last sign-ups for showers at 1:30pm)

  • St Giles in the Fields 60 St Giles High St, London WC2H 8LG. Access via St Giles High Street, situated in the courtyard of St. Giles in the Fields.

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Birmingham

Our next Birmingham ShowerBox session will take place on:

  • Next Tuesday (and every Tuesday thereafter)

  • 09:00am – 2:00pm (last sign-ups for showers at 1:30pm)

  • St. Philip’s Cathedral Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB Situated at the back of the Cathedral in Cathedral Square (Pigeon Park).

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Barking

Our next Barking ShowerBox session will take place on:

  • Next Friday (and every Friday thereafter)

  • 11:00am – 2:00pm (last sign-ups for showers at 1:30pm)

  • Behind the Barking Learning Centre Access via Axe Road, Barking IG11 7FS Situated next to Axe Street Service Road Car Park.

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Our Mission

A hot shower isn’t indulgence: it’s survival. Hygiene is one of the most unmet needs for people facing homelessness. According to UK government data, around 15% of people with tuberculosis (TB) in England in 2025 were at risk from factors such as homelessness. ShowerBox helps to bridge that gap with dignity and wellbeing on tap. ShowerBox aims to support individuals to:

Sustain good physical health

Access to a safe, clean place to wash helps people look after their physical health, reducing the risk of common, preventable health issues - benefiting both individuals and public health services.

Maintain emotional wellness

Lack of access to showers can create feelings of inadequacy and isolation. We want to help individuals feel more comfortable in their daily lives, with showers and community.

Build confidence

Being clean can help foster feelings of confidence, motivation and rejuvenation - all essential for creating positive change.

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We need you!

There are several ways you can help ShowerBox. We are always looking for volunteers to help at our weekly showers as well as those with skills which could help us grow.

Please visit our how to help page to learn more about getting involved.

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Our Impact

Since the launch of ShowerBox in 2018 we have provided roughly:

Showers

Pairs of underwear

Haircuts (Guests using our hair clippers)

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Donate today

At least 382,000 people in England spent the end of 2025 without a home. This accounts for around 1 in 45 people in London and 1 in 61 in Birmingham.* Many go weeks or even months without a shower.

Imagine months without a shower. No warmth. No cleanliness. No reset. Thousands face this reality daily. You can change that: just £3 gives someone a clean start.

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All donations are made via JustGiving. JustGiving is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Payment Service Regulations 2017. Registration number: 793668. *Statistics from Shelter

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