As a part time receptionist at the American International Church, I know how many homeless people rely on the Soup Kitchen. Therefore, Chris and I are excited to be able to support our organization's Winter Appeal, which will help aid the homeless during the colder months. Our marathon will mirror the steps of the homeless, in which the route will start & end at our Soup Kitchen and take us past 8 day centres for the homeless in the West End. 

We will run this 3.75 mile route 7 times to make up the marathon distance of 26.2 miles...starting at 3am in the morning (on the 26th January 2015) and hopefully finishing as the commuters come striding in!

Thanks! Orlando & Chris

Winter Appeal

Any amount is welcome but these are our priorities for the year:

·        New ovens and other equipment:  the new ovens replace a model that was more than 15 years old and no longer viable to repair.  This impressive piece of kit will help provide better food for both the SK and the C4W Homeless Shelter that uses the SK at night during the coldest winter months.  It is a vital investment for the next 15 years!

Cost: £10,000

·        A new double-glazed door for the Cabin will keep the cabin warmer, allow in more light and be much easier to open and close.

Cost: £5,000

·        A Directory of other homeless projects, tailored to SK guests: drawn up by a homeless consultant, it helps us refer our guests to projects that really suit their needs and are also within easy reach of the SK.  Its customised maps show locations and which buses to take.

Cost: £2,000

·        The costs for our Clothes Closet, which is busiest at this time of year.

Cost: £1,000

·        General running expenses

Cost: £7,000

Target:  £25,000, with all gifts of £500 or more to be recognised on a Cabin plaque

Amount donated so far: £13,000. 

Our thanks to the supporters who had advance notice and responded so quickly and generously!

It’s also easy to give by cheque or (for the first time) by text:

By cheque:

Made out to the 'Soup Kitchen' and posted to American International Church, 79a Tottenham Court Rd, London W1T 4TD.

By text:

Send a text to 70070 with our PIN (WVHK64) plus the amount of your gift (up to £10).

The amount will be automatically added to your phone bill.

Thank you for standing with us as we seek to serve some of the most vulnerable individuals in central London!