The Passage, founded in 1980, runs London's largest voluntary sector day centre for homeless and vulnerable people helping over 200 people every day to access diverse services, including primary services (breakfast and lunch, showers, access to clothes, laundry facilities, etc.
[2] The day centre, located in Westminster, operates alongside homelessness prevention initiatives and an innovative modern slavery referral program.
[4][5] The Passage has been supported by numerous organisations and individuals including Cherie Blair, Sir Stuart Rose,[6] Marks & Spencer, and Hard Rock Café.
[7][3] On February 13, 2019, Prince William became the patron of the organization[8][9] At the end of 2023, he visited The Passage to help volunteers serve lunch at their client Christmas party.
[11] The exhibition showcases 30 subjects such as Cherie Blair, Rory Bremner, Sir Stuart Rose, John Varley, Housing Minister Grant Shapps and Archbishop Vincent Nichols just to name a few – as well as a number of clients The Passage has helped to turn their lives around, colleagues, volunteers and supporters.