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Celebrating the life of Jeremy Swain

30 October 2024

We recently gathered to celebrate Jeremy Swain’s life, achievements and lasting impact on the homelessness sector.

Thames Reach and the London Housing Foundation (LHF) were privileged to host a celebration of the life and achievements of Jeremy Swain, the former Chief Executive of Thames Reach and most recently the Chair of the Thames Reach Housing Board. Jeremy died on Monday, 27 May 2024, following a short illness.

His daughter Ellie has written this tribute.

Over 200 colleagues gathered recently at the Olympic Park in east London to share memories and hear contributions from a range of people from Jeremy’s work and family life.

Among those in attendance were Bill Tidnam, Thames Reach Chief Executive, Gareth Bowen, Lead Manager in our Acre Lane Project, and Dennis Rodgers MBE, who used our services, volunteered for Thames Reach, and now works as a Homeless Health Advocate for Groundswell (pictured below).

Ian Brady, Executive Chair of LHF said: “It was a real privilege for us to host this event with Thames Reach.  To see over 200 people remembering and paying tribute to Jeremy was incredibly moving and just shows what an incredible impact he had on the sector.”

Bill Tidnam, Chief Executive at Thames Reach said: “The event was a fitting celebration of Jeremy Swain, his many years with Thames Reach and his massive contribution to the homelessness sector in London and in the world.”