History

Work with homeless people has been going on at St Martin-in-the-Fields since at least 1948, when the first formal organisation was set up by the Church. The Social Care Unit, based on the site, helped homeless people over the age of 26, by providing practical support, advice and daily activities.

In 1988, St Martin’s identified the old school building as being a suitable site for a new day centre for young people. The building was converted and three existing organisations merged to form the London Connection, which helped young people aged 16-25.

In 2003, the London Connection and the Social Care Unit merged to create The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields.