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People of St Martin’s: Sara
“In 1975, in December, I was homeless, pregnant and with 4 children already. We were sent to a hostel in Peckham, an old work-house turned into a homeless hostel. It was all very scary, there were many very damaged people there and I was desolate. After 3 weeks, just a few days before Christmas,…
People of St Martin’s: Londy
“Sometimes you just want to help… so I looked for somewhere to volunteer and joined The Christmas Appeal at St Martin-in-the-Fields. This place didn’t just end but being any place, what I found is somewhere where you know your time, money or whatever it is that you are supporting with will really have an impact,…
Virtual Pub Quiz for St Martin’s
On Wednesday 9th December join pub quiz extraordinaire Jay Flynn and guest host Hugh Dennis for a quick fire quiz in aid of the BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields. We are delighted that Jay has offered his support, having risen to fame this year by using quizzes to raise spirits and money…
People of St Martin’s: David
“I first became aware of the vital work that St Martin in the Fields does for the homeless when listening to the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal many years ago, hearing the story of a very talented and successful opera singer, who had sadly fallen on hard times and ended up homeless, before being rescued by…
People of St Martin’s: Dermot
“I describe myself as a Christian atheist or, sometimes, an infidel. But also, someone with a sense of justice who hates unfairness. Having long admired Sam Wells’ sermons from Duke University, his wise words of humanity and sense very often made a huge impression. This, combined with my strange fascination for religions and for churches,…
People of St Martin’s: Bitenge
“The African Refugee Community provides psycho-social assistance to asylum seekers, refugees and people who are destitute. We assist them in different contexts during their relocation processes in the UK. The African Refugee Community has been receiving VRF grants to support our service users for many years, and I have seen the positive impact that this…
People of St Martin’s: Janet
“I have donated in memory of Norman Ingram Smith, who I knew many years ago when we ran St Luke’s Hostel in Kennington. He pioneered a residential care for people with alcohol misuse problems at the hostel under Donald Soper, with his vision of care for people who are homeless. A few years later, they…