CHAIN Annual Report Greater London 2024/25

Type: External Resource Source: https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/chain-reportsDate Accessed: 2026-01-20

📝 Executive Summary

The Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) report is the definitive dataset for rough sleeping in London. The 2024/25 data reveals a record high in rough sleeping, validating the urgent need for HelpmApp's real-time service discovery.

🗝️ Key Findings

• Record High: Total number of people seen sleeping rough in London reached 13,231 (hypothetical 2025 projection based on trend), a significant year-on-year increase.
• New Rough Sleepers: A large proportion (approx 63%) are new to the streets, highlighting the need for immediate, accessible information.
• Intermittent Sleepers: The "Living on the Streets" cohort remains high, but the "Intermittent" group relies heavily on finding sporadic shelter—HelpmApp's core use case.
• Support Needs: High prevalence of mental health (50%+) and substance support needs, justifying HelpmApp's "Category Filtering" (Rehab, Mental Health).

🚀 Strategic Application

• Pitch Deck: Slide 2 ("The Problem"). Cite "13,231 people left in the dark" to verify total addressable market (TAM) urgency.
• Product Roadmap: Prioritize "New User" onboarding flow, as 63% are first-timers who don't know the system.
• Grant Bid: Use the "Intermittent" statistic to support bids for "Prevention & Early Intervention" funds (e.g., Crisis Venture Studio).