Starting his career as a youth worker, Mick later moved to work with young people who had experienced homelessness. He worked for several homelessness organisations before joining The Passage and is currently a member of the Advisory Panel for the Anti-Slavery Commissioner. As Chief Executive of The Passage (since 2009), Mick is responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring that The Passage grows and develops to meet the ever changing needs of our clients.
Mick has been leading the organization since 2009, driving its mission to provide comprehensive support services for homeless and vulnerable individuals in London. Under his leadership, The Passage has expanded its range of services, which includes a day centre, housing and welfare advice, health services, employment and training support, and multiple residential projects. Mick Clarke’s efforts have significantly contributed to the charity’s impact, helping over 200 people daily and establishing innovative programs such as a modern slavery referral initiative
Proven track record in change management and leadership, strategic planning and development, fundraising and communicating across diverse sectors, including corporates and Government.
Our vision is of a society where street homelessness no longer exists and everyone has a place to call home. The Passage takes its values and ethos from the teachings and example of St. Vincent De Paul, a Christian and social reformer who co-founded the Daughters of Charity in 1633. Vincent believed in action rather than words and in hands-on service to vulnerable people.
As a Vincentian organisation, The Passage strives to be inclusive, encompassing a diverse and rich culture from our clients, volunteers, staff, supporters and partners. We seek to be a place of hope, aspiration, change and innovation, underpinned by values that reach back over 400 years.
This is reflected in our core values as below:
No Going Back includes five strategic goals: Prevention, Progression, Collaboration, Quality and Resilience. They provide the framework within which we will work towards our vision of a society where street homelessness no longer exists and everyone has a place to call home.
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