Hiding from harm, hidden from help

Will you help women experiencing homelessness be heard this International Women’s Day?

Will you help women experiencing homelessness be heard this International Women’s Day?

You’re much less likely to see a woman sleeping rough. They could be sofa surfing. Living in squats. Or sleeping on buses. Because for a woman, being visible on the streets is dangerous.

Sadly, hiding from harm often means hidden from help. But St Mungo’s is here for women experiencing homelessness. With bespoke support. Women only services. And dedicated, expert staff.

Will you join us? This International Women’s Day, your donation could help women experiencing homelessness to be heard, by accessing the safety and support they need.

Help women be heard this International Women's Day

£100 could help a woman into a permanent home.

£75 could help a woman access specialist services.

£25 could help a woman access accommodation.

Donate by phone

Call us on 020 8600 3000

Lines are open between 9am-5pm Monday – Friday.

Donate by phone

Call us on 020 8600 3000

Lines are open between 9am-5pm Monday – Friday.

Sophia's story

At just 22 years old, Sophia ended up on the streets. She would sleep in empty buildings and spend all day on the tube just to stay safe.

"As a woman, it's 100% different. you get a lot of people offering you money for sexual favours. I used to tell them no, even though I needed the cash. But people would approach me for that quite often."

Denise's story

Denise experienced homelessness on and off, after suffering an acquired brain injury falling from a wall five years ago.

"I slept outside the hospital, or outside the train station in my wheelchair. I was vulnerable - anything could have happened to me... Luckily, I was referred to St Mungo's and they've really helped me."

Michelle's story

Michelle became homeless after the death of her partner and ended up on the streets of London having to sleep in doorways. Luckily, she was helped into a St Mungo's hostel by an outreach worker.

"People take advantage of you because they know you've got nothing. Every woman on the street is vulnerable."

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How St Mungo's supports women

Tailored services

St Mungo’s offers women only services in London, Bristol and Reading. Our staff are equipped to provide specialised gender and trauma informed support. In 2022 we supported 1785 women and non-binary clients off the streets and into safe accommodation.

Partnerships

We have built relationships with homelessness and women’s sector organisations. This includes specialist services for women of colour, LGBTQIA+ women and migrant women in order to ensure each women receives tailored support to meet their needs.

Advocacy

We work to influence local and national government about women’s experiences of homelessness, so that women’s voices are heard and they get the support needed to stay safe.

Hidden from help

Women experiencing homelessness are often hidden from help. As well as this, many shelters don’t tailor for specific needs.

Almost half of St Mungo’s female clients have experienced domestic violence. But according to HomelessLink, only 11% of homelessness services in England offer single-sex accommodation.

St Mungo’s understands the unique needs of women who have experienced homelessness, and with 17 specialised women only projects across the UK, we have the tools and resources to help.

We’re there for women experiencing homelessness, and this International Women’s Day, you can be too.

Hiding from harm, hidden from help

Help women be heard this International Women's Day

Donate by phone

Donate by phone

How St Mungo's supports women

Tailored services

Partnerships

Advocacy

Hidden from help

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