Did you know in 2020 that an estimated 2,688 people could be rough sleeping on any given single night in England?
The pandemic hit many people hard, and thousands lost their homes. The Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) counted 11,018 people were sleeping on the streets in London between April 2020 and March 2021.
CHAIN figures show rough-sleeping has almost doubled in the past decade. However, these figures do not take into consideration the ‘hidden homeless.’
‘Hidden homeless’ is a term used for individuals who do not have a permanent address. CRISIS estimates that 62% of single homeless people do not show up on official figures as they are often not visible to frontline outreach workers.
Research by the Centre for Homelessness Impact found that 9 in 10 people agree homelessness is a serious problem in the UK. Almost three quarters believe it does not get the attention it deserves.
We agree and we want to help.
As part of our CSR commitments, we help our local communities and promise to support four charities each year. With Christmas approaching, our final charity push for 2021 aims to collect vital hygiene products and warm clothes for charitable organisations that help the homeless.
The Whitechapel Mission has helped rough-sleeping Londoners since 1876. As a volunteer-led organisation, they may have only a few staff members, but they make an impact.
Seeing as many as 600 people daily, the Whitechapel Mission can help individuals meet their needs by providing hot food, warm shelter, clothing, and medical care.
Through recovery programmes and skills training, the Whitechapel Mission transforms the lives of those caught in the cycles of poverty, hopelessness, and dependencies.
Our Accounting Support team will join forces with The Business and Technology Centre (btc) in Stevenage to collect for Haven First and the Feed Up Warm Up initiative.
Haven First understands the complex issues around homelessness and provides vital support and residential shelter for those in need across North Hertfordshire. Feed Up Warm Up are an outreach team that runs regular community drop-in sessions across Stevenage and Hitchen.
It’s UK Charity Week through December 6 – 10. What are you doing to support your favourite charities? #UKCharityWeek
Would you like to help us with supporting homeless charities? Get involved with our Christmas collections for the Whitechapel Mission, Haven First and Feed Up Warm Up.
