Welcome walkers!

Location
London, England 51.52-0.1
Meetups
103 so far
Members
336 Walkers
Rating
The Sock Mob 4.50 4.5055
Founded
March 3, 2008

Ever considered the impact a pair of socks can make?

Come with us and see! We are a group of friends engaging with the homeless in London by cutting through the misconceptions, prejudice and fear that often accompany stereotypes of rough sleepers and other vulnerable groups in the city. We walk, sit and talk with them in a moment of mutual learning and trust, driven by the ethos of unconditional human contact and friendship.

And a simple pair of socks is all it takes to break the ice.

We meet usually once a week at a pre-arranged Central London location and follow a variety of routes for about an hour or so, bringing along any food, drinks and basic material goods we can to share with homeless people we meet. The main aim is to listen, talk and forge meaningful links with them in a completely non-judgemental and agenda-free way. The evening ends with a merry social and sharing of experiences.

We are not a charity, or formal group of any kind; simply friends with a desire to put humane principles into everyday, effective action. Anyone with good walking legs, an open mind and the willingness to be challenged and step out of their comfort zone can join The Sock Mob!

Our next MeetupThursday Mobbing

Where?
Main Concourse, Victoria Station
London
Who’s coming?
9 Yes / 5 Maybe

Want to attend?

Hello all...

It's Thursday mobbing time again

It's very cold at the moment so our street friends will appreciate hot drinks and food, blankets and warm clothing. Read more

What members are saying

 To help those in need. We need them as much as they need us. If we cant help people then we should be slapping ourselves!!!! 

 It really opens your eyes and helps dispel the myth that all homeless people are druggies, alcoholics, criminals or mentally disturbed. ... 

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What's new?

  • Feb 8
    • New Greeting for
      “Welcome to the Sock Mob Natalie! Look forward to walking with you soon :)”
      posted by Lidija Mavra
  • Feb 7
    • New member
      “Looks like fun”
    • New Greeting for
      “Welcome Larissa, good to have you on board! And you're absolutely right, it is shocking to see... I hope you find that the contact you make with our homeless friends goes some way towards mitigating this.”
      posted by Lidija Mavra
    • New member
    • New member
      “I have always wanted to make contact with the homeless. In a country of such wealth and millions of people, it is so sad that our fellow humans may be hungry, cold or lonely...”
  • Feb 1
    • New Greeting for
      PJ
      “Welcome to the Sock Mob PJ! Hope you enjoyed tonight's walk, look forward to meeting you on the next one :)”
      posted by Lidija Mavra
    • New member
      PJ
    • New Greeting for
      “Welcome Mark, hope you enjoy walking with the Sock Mob! Thanks for kicking off your walks so speedily :)”
      posted by Lidija Mavra
    • New member