complicated issue. A single approach isn’t enough to fit everyone’s
needs, which is why we have a diverse range of services, from emergency
hostel accommodation, to residential care for people with complex needs,
 to training courses to enable people to build up their skills and
self-esteem.

At St Martins, our mission is:


 To maximise independent living and prevent homelessness in our
community by offering a hand up – housing, support and care – to the
most vulnerable.

 To enhance understanding and compassion towards homeless people in our community through education and advocacy.

People
 often ask what they can do to help homeless people. Giving money
directly to people on the streets, although well-meaning, is often not
the best way to help them. It might help temporarily, but it doesn’t
make a lasting difference because it can’t address the bigger issues. By
 fundraising for St Martins you are giving a gift that directly helps
people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We work closely with
 other organisations and provide a full range of services and care that
is tailored to each individual’s specific needs. With this support,
people can begin to tackle the issues that caused them to become
homeless and they can begin to rebuild their lives. Here are just a few
examples of the difference your money can make:

£15 could provide a homeless person with a new bedding pack

£25 could help a homeless person learn new skills

£50 could provide somebody with a safe place to sleep for a night, instead of sleeping rough

The
 money you raise will make a big difference to the lives of homeless
people by helping to provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers,
 as well as intensive support with mental and physical health needs to
reduce the likelihood of them returning to living on the streets and
give them hope for a better future. Thank you.