A doorway.
A park bench.
The streets.
None of these are safe places to sleep.
For people sleeping rough tonight, there's no hiding from danger.
Sam became homeless after his dad kicked him out of the house. And that was it, Sam was on his own.
When Sam was sleeping rough he had some terrible experiences. He was mocked, abused, even held at knifepoint by three attackers for what little he had.
“That first night on the streets was awful, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.”
With support from a St Mungo’s frontline worker Sam was able to rebuild his life.
“They got me a bed in a hostel. That first night, going from concrete to mattress, I slept like a baby.”
“Now, I’ve got a proper home, a job, and a future. It feels surreal.”
Help someone like Sam leave the streets for good this Christmas
By putting St Mungo’s on your Christmas list, you could help us get someone like Sam off the streets and into somewhere safe and warm, supporting them to make the first steps towards rebuilding a new life.
£200
could teach someone life skills such as paying bills and support them to find a permanent home
£29
could help us provide essentials personalised for each person’s immediate needs and wellbeing
More people are losing their homes and ending up on the streets. St Mungo’s is ready to meet the demand. We cannot do this without people like you.
Call us on 020 8600 3000
Lines are open between 9am-5pm Monday – Friday.
Thousands will sleep rough tonight – but you can help make it someone’s last night on the streets.
Rough sleeping is a growing problem and, due to the cost of living crisis, many more people are at risk of homelessness. Over 10,000 people were seen sleeping rough in London alone in 2022/23, a 20% increase from last year.
They’re cold and alone – for so many of them, no one was there when things went wrong.
Our doors are open 365 days a year, offering safety, support and hope for the future
Outreach
Our teams will be out every night this winter to reach rough sleepers.
Accommodation
We have accommodation in every borough in London, as well as across the south of England.
Support
We’re with our clients at every step of their recovery, helping them find a permanent home and employment.
Together we can help end homelessness
Donate by phone
Call us on 020 8600 3000
Lines are open between 9am-5pm Monday – Friday.