Though living on the streets is tough all year around, it’s no secret that Winter brings even harder times. With colder days and nights without shelter, the homeless in our London streets struggle to keep warm, safe and fed as they watch others walk the streets with loved ones, celebrating the holidays.

More than 9,000 people in the UK will wake up on Christmas day in tents, cars, train and buses with a lot of these people trapped in horrifying situations, hidden from help. Statistics shows that the average age of people dying while homeless is just 47years with the suicide rate going higher at Christmas time.

Many of us will spend Christmas day enjoying all of the festive traditions we cherish, but sadly it’ll be a different story for the children and family sleeping on the streets. It’s a difficult time that can be made better with help from you this winter.