Across the UK homelessness is at crisis levels; with rough sleeping, the most violent and destitute manifestation of homelessness, increasing by a shocking 165% since 2010. The average life expectancy for people who are rough sleeping is 44 years for men and 42 year for women. People who are homeless are also at increased risk of exploitation, mental health issues and suicide. Over 12 people die on UK streets each week as a result of sleeping rough.

At St Mungos, they know that it takes more than a roof over someones head to end homelessness. While sleeping rough is the most visible form of homelessness, the causes and consequences of having nowhere stable to live are often much more complicated. Thats why theyve developed a recovery based approach for their clients, focusing on addressing the issues a person faces to help them move on with their lives.

The funds raised as part of our partnership will support St Mungos Westminster Street Outreach Support team to help reduce the number of people rough sleeping in the UK and support a sustained recovery through training and employment.

Despite the challenges, our first year in partnership with St Mungos has been incredible, with over £100,000 donated to help end homelessness. Our annual donation aids St Mungos Westminster Street Outreach Support team to help reduce the number of people rough sleeping in the UK and support a sustained recovery through training and employment. Mace employees raised funds by taking part in St Mungos Take the Lead challenge with their furry friends, hosting quiz nights and abseiling down the UKs tallest sculpture the ArcelorMittal Orbit.

Together with Maces supply chain partners we were able to help renovate one of St Mungos pioneering services, a housing-based model for particularly vulnerable homeless women in London. We provided over £45,500 of pro bono support, £8,480 in kind donations and gave back 766 hours.