We are all counting down to Christmas and hinting to our loved ones what we want. But for many people in Brighton and Hove, all they want for Christmas is a safe place to sleep, someone to listen to them and some gifts essential to their survival on cold winter nights.

We want to share with you some of their stories, which are all too familiar to us at First Base. But we also want to show you how you can help.

Read the updates below and have a look at the photos to see how you can make a difference this Christmas.

Remember:

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.