Help someone homeless or vulnerable this Christmas

Many people look forward to the winter months and the Christmas period, enjoying being with friends and family, sharing food and gifts in the warmth of a home. Due to the cost-of-living crisis, we know that for many, this year will be particuarly challenging. Unfortunately, for those who are homeless or vulnerable, such as being on low income, this Christmas and winter period is going to be a real struggle.

The same way the cost-of-living crisis is hitting households, it is no different for us at Sanctus. The winter is always a challenging time of year for us, with many more people needing shelter, food and support as the days get colder and darker. This year will be one of our biggest challenges yet, as our bills are rising and we are now currently helping more than double the number of people since the beginning of 2022, and this number is only rising, month by month.

We are willing to take this challenge head on, and respond to the growing need in the community. But, we can't do it without your help and we need this support now more than ever!

We appreciate that many people are struggling, but if you are in a position to make a donation at this time, it will mean so much and will make a huge impact on the vulnerable people in our community.

This year, you can either choose to sponsor a meal for a homeless or vulnerable person over Christmas and the winter period, or sponsor support sessions which can help people to tackle any issues they may be facing, including debt management, preventing evictions, and coping with the rising costs. We believe that no one should miss out on having a Christmas meal, but also no one should have to face their battles alone, our team at Sanctus are there every single day for those who need us. Please consider giving to help someone struggling this year.

Sponsor a meal:

£3.89 - Will cover one of our normal freshly cooked, hot meals for someone in need this winter.

£5.62 - Will cover one of our special festive meals being served across the Christmas and New Year period.

£19.02 - Will cover two normal meals and two special festive meals.

£28.10 - Will cover a special festive meal on each of the five days they will be served.

Sponsor life-changing support:

£10.00 - Will provide someone with the initial support they need to access help.

£15.00 - Will offer someone a needs assessment to ensure early intervention.

£25.00 - Will provide a specialist advice and support session to help someone to turn their life around.

£100.00 - Will provide someone with 1:1 support across multiple sessions to help with obtaining accommodation, addiction support, benefits issues and returning to work.