As we mark the 98th anniversary of the BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal, your support is needed more than ever.
Homelessness is rising across the UK. In England alone almost 360,000 households approached their council for help with homelessness in the last year, a 10% increase. The highest number of people ever recorded are in temporary accommodation. Rough sleeping is rising in every region and a record nearly 12,000 people were seen sleeping rough on the streets of London over the last year. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all recorded increases in homelessness.
Can you help us make someone’s wish for a safe home come true this Christmas?
From staff on the frontline of homelessness
84%
report increased demand for their services
93%
find it difficult or very difficult to obtain private rented accommodation
47%
report that their ability to prevent homelessness has decreased.
Who We are
We are St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity. We work so that everyone has a safe place to call home.
What WE DO
With your help, we provide grants to individuals and organisations working with people experiencing homelessness to enable them to find a home, support frontline workers across the UK and advocate for change.
Why WE DO IT
Everyone should have a safe place to call home. With your support, we can work to achieve that reality.
