Thank you to our Hackney Half runners!
Despite the hot weather, our St Mungo’s runners smashed the Hackney Half Marathon last week running an incredible 13.1 miles and raising over £10,000. It was amazing to have almost forty runners for St Mungo’s. Thank you, for joining us in our vision that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their […]
The Cotswold Way challenge
Sarah took part in the Cotswold Way Challenge as part of #TeamMungos, in her own words she tells us her experience of the event. Why this event? Where did you find it? I found this event via the St Mungo’s Facebook page. I did not realised how big the Cotswolds are, but to my surprise […]
Jo and Rai take on our Make a Splash challenge
In this blog we hear from Jo and Rachel who took part in our Make a Splash challenge on the morning of #GivingTuesday. Our swimming fundraiser is a fun way to make a splash and raise some cash to help us reach more people sleeping rough and bring them into the warmth. 1. Can you […]
St Mungo’s swimming group
From left: Amanda, Charlie and Jim Amanda, a keen swimmer and support worker at a St Mungo’s hostel decided to help set up a swimming club for residents. We spoke to the group about the benefits of swimming and how it has helped them in their recovery from homelessness. How did the swimming group start? […]
“I will remember it forever”
Tomorrow a group of St Mungo’s staff, supporters, volunteers and clients are hiking up Ben Nevis. We spoke to Naz, who has been living in St Mungo’s accommodation for four years. He tells us why he wanted to climb Ben Nevis. What made you want to climb Ben Nevis? My support worker asked if I […]
“Hiking brings out the best in people”
In September, a group of St Mungo’s staff, supporters, volunteers and clients are hiking up Ben Nevis. We spoke to two staff members from Haringey Assessment Centre, Geran and Leo, about the hiking challenge and why it can help clients in their road to recovery. How did you hear about Ben Nevis? Geran: I was asked by […]
Run to the Moon Challenge
To mark St Mungo’s 50th anniversary year we are challenging our supporters to do 50 things to help us end homelessness. We have seen everything from dog hiking to art exhibitions as part of our 50@50 campaign Now it is time for us to join together for our biggest 50@50 challenge yet. We need the […]
Tokio Marine sponsor Ben Nevis
After conquering Scafell Pike last year, Team Mungo’s are back for another challenge. This year, staff, clients, volunteers, supporters and our sponsor Tokio Marine take on Ben Nevis. We caught up with Alice from Tokio Marine to tell us why they decided to join this year’s hike. Hello, Alice. Tell us a bit about yourself […]
Meet our youngest fundraisers
The annual London Marathon is the UK’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Ahead of the 2019 race, we caught up with two of the smallest fundraisers of the year, Alex (6) and Nicholas (8), who are taking on the London Marathon course by walking it with their dad the day before the official race. […]
Taking on a challenge to help end homelessness
Each year we’re amazed by the supporters who choose to raise money for St Mungo’s by taking on their own challenge, raising essential funds to help support our services. Will Potter, Events and Partnerships Officer, reflects on the fantastic achievements of our 2018 fundraising alumni and suggests some ways that you can get inspired to […]
