WHY NOW?

I've only just now come across this option for birthday giving (some 3 weeks too late?!)

If, and only if, you think you got away lightly with maltesers for my birthday in 2024, here is an idea that helps those who REALLY need a gift. All funds raised, whether below or above the "target", will go to Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCAH) without any deduction by the Just Giving enabling platform, I'm told.

Next year (and at Christmas), if I remember to, I wil ask for a "birthday" contribution in lieu of more than 1 small box of maltesers and/or, for my birthday, a card+postage. Any such gift will encourage me even more than vitamin M or a card!

Your donation will enable KCAH to maintain its vital core services at a difficult time where money is tight for the charity and demand for their services has increased 30% in just 12 months. Those core services are:

• Housing crisis intervention service (HCIS) which is the first port of call for anyone who comes to our front door (10+ new cases per week) because they are homeless or in immediate danger of becoming homeless

• Temporary supported accommodation provided and managed by KCAH (Access Project)

• Specialist unit for clients with alcohol and drug problems (The Bridge)

• Winter night shelter (WNS) for rough sleepers in Kingston town centre which was running until the end of March