DENS is an independent Charity which began in 1998 with a temporary Night Shelter that operated in rotation around seven local churches for five years, providing shelter during the winter months. DENS became a permanent operation in 2003 and is a community response to the local needs of homeless people, the vision in action of several concerned individuals who cared enough to want to help solve the problem of homelessness in Dacorum.

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, DENS works to improve the lives of homeless people. DENS Night Shelter and Move-On-Accommodation provide emergency and longerterm accommodation in safe surroundings for those in need. DENS Day Centre provides food, hot drinks and a place to go during the day to get off the streets. Guests play games, read newspapers, meet others in a similar situation and have access to advice provided by DENS staff, other agencies and volunteers. Our aim is to make the Day Centre a positive training environment, helping people reclaim their lives

Sainsbury's Woodhall Farm colleagues are committed to rasing £10,000 this year and we are completing a sponsored walk on the 11th October 2009.