# Proxy Address - providing the homeless with an address (October 2020)

* Developed by British architect Chris Hildrey, [ProxyAddress](https://www.proxyaddress.co.uk/) is a social enterprise and service which **uses the duplicated address details of existing homes to provide those facing homelessness with a free address** which they can use to access support.
* Without an address, people can be prevented from accessing vital services such as maintaining or opening a bank account, applying for a job or registering with a GP.
* Proxy Address initiative was piloted in the south London borough of Lewisham in partnership with the council.
* In practice, once people sign up by the council, the users access the ProxyAddress service via an app, computer or SMS system. In this way, they can get a library card access public computers.
* Here, you can read more about the project: <https://www.proxyaddress.co.uk/>
* Keywords: UK, homeless, homelessness, England, London, Lewisham.