The theme for the BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal this year is ‘My Wish’ – because a safe home of one’s own should not be too much to wish for.
Julia Rausing Trust, formerly the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust, has supported St Martin’s Charity since 2017, and this gift brings the total awarded to £1,960,000.
The money will go to support people experiencing homelessness across the UK, to access a safe home or to keep their current one, through the charity’s emergency grants programme.
Duncan Shrubsole, Chief Executive of St Martin’s Charity said:
“This generous donation from the Julia Rausing Trust will help us deliver vital VRF emergency grants, so that people in vulnerable situations across the UK can find – and keep – a safe place to live. We’re deeply grateful for their continued support.”
Simon Fourmy, Director of Julia Rausing Trust said:
“Homelessness is sadly continuing to rise across the UK with rough sleeping numbers at record levels. Winter brings added pressure to those experiencing financial hardship which is why Julia Rausing Trust is once again partnering with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity which works to end homelessness by providing fast emergency funding to individuals. Last year, their Vicar’s Relief Fund helped over 7,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of imminent eviction and we encourage others to support this worthy campaign.”
