Hiding from harm, hidden from help
Will you help women experiencing homelessness be heard this International Women's Day?
Double your donation today.
Hiding from harm, hidden from help
Will you help women experiencing homelessness be heard this International Women's Day?
Double your donation today.
Double your donation for today only!
This International Women's Day, St Mungo's philanthropists Michela and Massimiliano are generously matching donations.
On 8 March 2023, any donations you make here will be matched, up to £10,000. This means if you donate £50, it will be doubled to £100, at no extra cost to you.
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
Help women be heard this International Women's Day
Help women be heard this International Women's Day
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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."
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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. "
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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."
Read moreHow 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.
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.
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.
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