Independent People provide housing, support and advice to young people aged between 16 and 25 in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. <p> We exist to support young people to build independent lives. We do this by helping them find (and keep) a safe, stable home. We also offer non-judgmental support and advice on counselling, training and help finding jobs. Most young people are referred to us by the Local Authorities having presented themselves as homeless, we run Bristol's only emergency 24 hour accommodation for young people at St George's House. <p> We are doing more and more work in trying to prevent homelessness through projects such as Inside Out which helps young people resettle after prison, and our through our peer education project which invites young people who have experienced homelessness to go into schools and talk to their peers about the realities of leaving home in an unplanned way.

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We are a Charity working in the local community providing food for the Homeless. We also work in offering support to counselling, medical services, housing and benefit agencies. We seek to bring a greater understanding and accepatance of clients in the wider community and makee all welcome.

This charity supports viable farming families encountering short-term financial problems in situations completely out of their control. It also runs a Strategic Rural Housing Scheme which addresses the long term housing needs of those needing to exit or wishing to retire from the agricultural industry.

ACWF aims to improve the quality of life for older adults in Waltham Forest by providing direct services, campaigning for the rights of older people and participating in partnership working with statutory authorities and non-governmental organisations. ACWF is an equal opportunities organisation.

Alone In London not only restores stability in the lives of vulnerable young people, who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, but also commits considerable resources to a range of prevention programmes. Its projects raise awareness amongst school pupils of what homelessness is about, how to defuse conflict - the biggest cause of young people running away from home, and where they can get help if difficulties become too much. On average, each year, over 3,000 young people benefit from Alone In London's support and advice. <p> Alone in London is part of Circle Support - registered charity 1107432

The Amy Winehouse Foundation has been set up in Amy’s memory to support charitable activities in both the UK and abroad that provide help, support or care for young people, especially those who are in need by reason of ill health, disability, financial disadvantage or addiction.

Anchor House is an award winning and nationally acclaimed residential life skills centre in East London for single homeless people. It provides accommodation for up to 180 homeless people each year and addresses the root causes through education, training, rehabilitation and volunteering.

Arc Light is a charity that provides accomodation and support to homeless men and women in York. It has been operating since 1999, and has just opened a new signature facility, in private grounds close to the city centre. This welcoming and inspirational building offers our clients not only a place to stay, but also the chance to make positive changes in their lives.

Arch provides a diverse range of services supporting nearly 3000 people across Staffordshire and Cheshire every year. All our services have the same aim - ensuring people live happily & safely in their own homes and have a real chance to reach their true potential in a thriving neighbourhood.

ASF is making community and international development issues, in particular those impacting on disadvantaged and vulnerable people, integral to the practice and teaching of architecture. <p> Our motivation for establishing ASF stems from an ambition to make architectural practice more relevant to the majority of the world’s population who are living in marginalised or poverty situations (both in the UK and worldwide). At architecture school students are taught to provide solutions to complex issues, however, often people in communities benefit more from being involved in the process of development than by being disempowered recipients of more often inappropriate solutions. It was these frustrations that lead a small team of dedicated volunteers to create ASF and in doing so establish an organisation that supports architectural education by teaching (and working with) the essential participatory tools and techniques required when working as a professional in community or international development projects.

The Artemis Charitable Foundation was set up on behalf of Artemis Investment Management Ltd to undertake a range of charitable activities, including the sponsorship of several charitable sporting events to generate donations for Cancer Research UK, CHAS and Mercy Corps, the designated charities of the Foundation.

The relief of those who are seeking refuge and are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The advancement of the education of the public, and organisations (statutory and voluntary) to assist the inclusion of such inhabitants into the wider community

ATD Fourth World works in partnership with people living in poverty, supporting their efforts to build a better future for their children and family. By ensuring that their voice is heard and their views taken on board, the charity aims to bring real and lasting change to people's lives.

!Audacious City Church is passionate about people. In partnership with national charities such as MacMillan and through the generosity of volunteers, we aim to help people from all strata's of society to reach their full potential.

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BCHA is a specialist housing and social care support provider. Helping homeless, vulnerable and other people off the streets, out of abuse, over the skills barriers and on to independence and work. They offer a wide range of services in Dorset, Reading, Oxford, Chippenham, Salisbury and Exeter.

The Bear is a community church. It runs parent and toddler groups, gives meals and assistance to homeless.

Bethany Christian Trust is a Scottish Charity with an aim to relieve the suffering and meeting the long-term needs of homeless and vulnerable people. Bethany provides a wide range of care services, including street work, accommodation and housing support, to empower people to live independent, hope-filled lives.

The Big Issue Foundation aims to enable people affected by homelessness to achieve self-confidence, self-esteem and independence by providing access to a unique range of services that help homeless people take control of their lives and find permanent homes and jobs.

The Big Issue in the North Trust is a registered charity which supports vendors of The Big Issue in the North to access the services they need - whether that’s permanent accommodation, access to drug or alcohol treatment, GPs, English language courses and other training.

Birmingham City Mission is a Christian charity established in 1966. It strives both to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and express God’s love through many caring projects, including work with the homeless, those in poverty, the elderly and children &amp; young people.

The Booth Centre is a day centre that offers advice and activities for homeless people in Manchester. We provide advice, education and training to enable homeless people to find new homes, improve their health, increase their skills and confidence and to successfully resettle in the community.

To provide a range of housing and support services in a manner that promotes self-esteem, respect and independence to people disadvantaged by housing circumstances or social needs.

We provide a warm safe place to stay for young homeless people of the Bradford district and surrounding areas on a one night at a time basis, within the homes of volunteers. On over 7000 occasions we have offered a bed in one of our homes. It isn't posh, it isn't for long but it is safe and it is really appreciated...

Brick by Brick builds homes and provides permanent housing for homeless people who do not fall within the &#39;priority need&#39;. We welcome tenants in need of Housing Benefit, and accept self-referrals, so that homeless people can easily be assessed by ourselves and added to our housing list.

The Bridge Trust is a local charity providing support and action for the single homeless people across West Kent. It works closely with statutory/other voluntary organisations to provide a bridge between both. It works for the needs of homeless people and to find real solutions for the provision of affordable housing.

Brighton Housing Trust's mission is 'combating homelessness, creating opportunities, promoting change'. BHT has developed a wide range of services to meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable men and women. Our services aim to tackle both the causes and effects of homelessness and poverty.

The Church's main objectives are the public worship of God, the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the exercise of pastoral care and the provision of practical compassion for those in need.

We are a business-led charity with a growing membership of 850 companies, from large multinational household names to small local businesses and public sector organisations. We advise, support and challenge our members to create a sustainable future for society and to improve business performance.

CAN provides a range of drug, alcohol and homelessness services throughout Northamptonshire, Luton and Bedfordshire. It was first established in 1972 and remains passionate about the people it works with, ensuring they have the right support and services so that they can reach their full potential.

CAP seeks to help relieve the want and poverty in the Wakefield District and beyond. Anyone in need can access the service which provides food, clothing housewares, furniture, as well as providing shower facilities, advice, counselling an signposting to other providers.

The Cardinal Hume Centre supports homeless young people and badly housed families, as well as local people with little or no income. We enable people to gain the skills they need to break out of poverty and build better lives.

Caring For Life is a Christian charity which strives to “share the love of Jesus” with those in desperate need. CFL fulfils its aims through core areas of ministry. Providing supported homes for particularly vulnerable men and women. Providing housing support through the Floating Support team. Providing therapeutic daytime projects

The Cathedral Archer Project is a safe, warm and welcoming place for the homeless and vulnerable in Sheffield. We support them to increase their self-esteem and take steps to change their lives.

We work with disadvantaged young people often, but not exclusively, in a housing context. We provide access to services for the excluded, support and advice for the vulnerable, and offer safe accommodation to those in housing crisis.

Centrepoint is the national charity helping homeless young people. Whether they have run away from neglect or abuse to sleep rough, or been thrown out at 16 to fend for themselves, young people are vulnerable on the streets and need help. At Centrepoint we offer safe accommodation and a chance to turn things around with counselling, education and training for life.

Chapter 1 provides accommodation and related support services to help vulnerable people enjoy a more fulfilled life. It is a charity, based on Christian principles, which offers human compassion and practical support to meet people's needs respecting their faith, culture and social background. Currently Chapter 1 works in partnership with 29 local authorities and has a growing network of 40 projects across England. <p> Chapter 1 is the trading name of Christian Alliance Housing Association Limited. Charity No. 293232. Company No. 1937003. TSA Regulator of Social Housing Registration H 3658

The Checkatrade Charity foundation has been set up to support those less fortunate than ourselves and impact the lives of those in desperate need – in our own communities and overseas.

Helping homeless people to help themselves

Church Army is about communicating the unchanging message of an unchanging God to a fast-changing culture. Our evangelists continue to reach out and make church effective by meeting people where they are, and by creating fresh and relevant expressions of Christian community.

It advances the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health challenges. It challenges discrimination and promotes inclusion. It influences policy and promotes equal rights through campaigning, education and the development of innovative and quality services.

The Clock Tower Sanctuary is the only drop-in service for homeless and insecurely housed young people in Brighton and Hove. We provide crisis support as well as longer-term information, advice and practical assistance to help young people progress towards independent living.

The Connection at St Martin’s helps homeless people by providing specialist services - including a day and night centre, outreach for rough sleepers, skills training and career advice, activity programmes and specialist support for complex needs – to 200 people in central London every day. We offer advice, care and support in a welcoming and friendly environment. By encouraging each person to address the issues which caused their homelessness, we help them to gain the skills and confidence to make lasting changes in their lives.

CRASH is a practical charity addressing homelessness by harnessing the skills, products and goodwill of the construction industry to improve buildings and premises for frontline homelessness agencies working with homeless people, throughout the UK. <p> CRASH is a unique charity. Due to the way our core funding is covered by our generous Patron companies, all donations received from our fundraising events go directly to projects that help individuals damaged by the experience of homelessness. Thanks to the generosity of the companies and individuals who support us, homeless people throughout the UK are helped to gain the confidence and skills they need to integrate back into society and achieve an independent way of life.

Giving refuge and suport to women and children fleeing domestic abuse

Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change. <p> Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help people to transform their lives. <p> We are determined campaigners, working to prevent people from becoming homeless and advocating solutions informed by research and our direct experience. <p> We have ambitious plans for the future and are committed to help more people in more places across the UK. We know we won’t end homelessness overnight or on our own. But we take a lead, collaborate with others and, together, make change happen.

The Crookstone Adventure Trust is a charitable organisation set up to provide accommodation as a base for outward-bound activities in the Peak District to be used by young people, under the age of 25, from all over the UK and internationally to develop their physical and mental capacities.

At The Cyrenians we help people make lasting positive changes in their lives. We are innovative, progressive and courageous in our work. We work with vulnerable, disadvantaged and homeless people; their needs are our foremost concern. We have a 'total acceptance policy' .We work holistically - combining appropriate services and support for each individual. Our support ranges from emergency intervention to training and employment.

The Cyrenians' aim is to meet the needs of people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or affected by homelessness in any way. We listen to their difficulties, understand their needs, share their burden, provide support and ultimately find permanent solutions for their problems.

Depaul UK helps young people who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged. We are passionate about what we do, working in the very heart of local communities. <p> We protect young people who become homeless by finding them a place to call their home. Each year we provide over 100,000 bed nights and we are open every day and night. <p> Depaul UK is the new name for Depaul Trust. We prevent young people from becoming homeless by rebuilding family relationships and offering through the gate support to young offenders. <p> We provide young people with the chance to fulfil their potential in the community through education, volunteering, training and jobs. <p> Since we started in 1989, we’ve made a difference to over 45,000 young people.

Developing Health and Independence challenges social exclusion by supporting people to acheive their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. DHI is flexible, creative and person centred in its approach, valuing each individual and their circumstnaces as unique.

Eagles Wings Trust assists in the care of homeless persons by providing care and support through organising and running a mobile soup kitchen,providing advice and assistance to obtain housing and employment and visiting those in prison or hospital.

Eagles Wings Trust assists in the care of homeless persons by providing care and support through organising and running a mobile soup kitchen,providing advice and assistance to obtain housing and employment and visiting those in prison or hospital.

PLEASE HELP SAVE EMMANUEL HOUSE! We provide support and services for the homeless, disadvantaged or vulnerable. We urgently needs funds due to Council spending cuts. Nottingham needs us. "I wouldn't have survived without Emmanuel House. I would have been lost, or even have died".

Emmaus Communities provides a lasting solution to homelessness by offering formerly homeless people a home, work and the chance to regain self-respect in a supportive environment. Residents work full time on the Community business, renovating and re-selling donated furniture.

Emmaus enable people to move on from homelessness, providing work &amp; home in a supportive environment. Companions work collecting and selling donated furniture.

Emmaus Cambridge provides home and work for previously homeless people and those people choosing to live in a community environment. We collect and sell second-hand items and all proceeds support our work with homeless and marginalised people. We are part of the worldwide Emmaus Movement.

Please help Emmaus Gateshead create a place for homeless people to live which is safe and secure, where they can rediscover their dignity and self pride through a self supporting social enterprise benefiting the local community through recycling, jobs and much more. Help make a difference.

Emmaus Hampshire is not just another homelessness charity! Far from just providing a safe place to stay, the Emmaus Hampshire Community provides Companions (as residents are known) with a home and with opportunities to learn new skills and make new friends. In return Companions agree to sign off benefits and commit to a 40-hour working week within the Community. Emmaus Hampshire provides the wider community with an invaluable resource - a place to come to donate and buy quality second-hand furniture and household goods; a place to chat with friends and Companions over a cup of coffee; a place to learn more about environmentally-friendly living ... and, of course, a place where they can feel that they are really making a difference!

We exist to help homeless people to rehabilitate themselves, by providing accommodation, education and skills training, advice and support, plus some practical work experience. We operate in the East Midlands, and our base is in Loughborough

We support disadvantaged women by providing them with support, skills and training and a dignified income. We help: - Victims of Human Trafficking - Victims of Domestic Violence - Women who have experienced social exclusion - Unemployed and low-skilled women - Victims of Forced Marriages

It provides a twice weekly drop in for people who are homeless or rough sleepers. They can have a shower, wash their clothes,have two good meals and establish friendships with our team of volunteers .

FareShare fights hunger and food waste in the UK. We do this by rescuing surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and getting it to community projects that serve people in need. It's a simple idea that works. 35,000 people will eat FareShare food today, please help us do more. Thank you.

City Gate Community Project's "FareShare Project" delivers surplus food from the food industry to charities working with disadvantaged groups. Saving it from landfill and feeding many homeless and vulnerable people.

Fast 58 was formed in October 2009, was registered as a charity in September 2010, but it has a longer history, with its members having been involved in street outreach, which includes feeding the homeless in central London (on the Strand and in the Waterloo &amp; Victoria areas) for years before.

The Five of Hearts is a fundraising consortium allowing donors to support five amazing Birmingham charities - Acorns Children's Hospice, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham Foundation, Focus Birmingham and St Basils.

FLACK is a charitable social enterprise based in Cambridge. We work with the potential of homeless people by involving them in the production of a monthly what's on magazine for the city. FLACK offers training, support and a voice, helping to rebuild self-esteem and break the cycle of homelessness.

Food Bank provides emergency, short term food supplies to individuals and families who hit a crisis situation for whatever reason. Food Bank aims to fill the gap of days, or sometimes weeks, until the professional care services can come into play.

Footprints trains volunteers from the community to mentor men and women on their release from prison to help support them as they resettle into the community.

Four Square is a Scottish Charity, aiming to prevent homelessness and promote social inclusion for severely disadvantaged people, including abused teenagers, rough sleepers, drug addicts, alcoholics, ex prisoners and mentally ill individuals. It offers 24 hours access emergency accommodation, day centre, supported tenancies, employment training, prison outreach, furniture and clothing.

Framework is a homelessness charity, based in Nottinghamshire, providing housing, support, training, care and resettlement services - opening doors to thousands of homeless and vulnerable people in the East Midlands and parts of South Yorkshire.

The Friary Drop-In is a drop-in centre for homeless and unemployed people. It is committed to the relief of poverty (in Rushcliffe and adjacent areas) caused through homelessness and unemployment through the provision of appropriate facilities.

Providing advice and support to people in Fife experiencing or threatened with homelessness or in housing difficulties. Our range of services provide advice, support and assistance to help prevent homelessness and transform lives.

Grow is Watford based charity providing accommodation and care for the homeless and disadvantaged. Grow hostels are staffed and run by ordinary people who make a difference by doing extraordinary work. GROW understands that people don't care how much a charity knows until they know how much a charity cares. GROW cares!

A cafe for homeless and other vulnerable people in the centre of Oxford. Open six days a week in the early evening. Activities and clothes as well as simple, nutritious food. In other words, a community centre for those who have no community.

Genesis serves homeless, poor and vulnerable people in Bath. We are motivated by God's love to help with the basic essentials like food, advice and back to work training. Our 8 projects help people move towards greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the community.

Glasgow City Mission is a Scottish Christian charity. Since 1826, it has been showing compassion to vulnerable people and fighting against poverty and disadvantage. They believe everyone that needs their help has real value and they want to support them on a journey of life transformation.

Golden Lane Housing is the UK's leading national charity that specialises in housing people with a learning disability. Since being established by Mencap in 1998, Golden Lane Housing has housed over 1,000 people and helps hundreds more every year with specialist housing, advice and guidance.

The GFCT is dedicated to raising Prostate Health Awareness in men aged over 40 We have so far PSA Blood tested over 17000 men and have identified 402 known cancers working with a local PCSG. We are now hoping to use the Psawatch Bioscan which is a hand held machine giving results in 10 minutes.

The Grassmarket Community Project is about is about supporting people through transitions in their lives and about re-connecting disengaged people. This is the ethos that underpins all the elements from cooking to social integration, work opportunities to social contact, advice to arts.

Habitat for Humanity is an international charity that aims to break the cycle of poverty by eliminating poverty housing and homelessness. We believe that everyone, regardless of race, gender or belief, has a right to a safe, decent place to live. Since 1976 we have helped over 2.5 million people.

Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide Christian housing ministry. Habitat seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Building in over 90 countries, the average cost of a Habitat for Humanity house in the developing world is £1,235. In Northern Ireland (registration number XR18070) we support global Habitat for Humanity projects by raising funds and sending Global Village volunteer teams. Habitat also works locally, bringing together thousands of volunteers to help regenerate and reconcile divided communities.

HACT believes that the provision of housing must be about more than just bricks and mortar. We are a national charity that works with the housing sector, government, civil society and communities to develop and share innovative approaches to meeting changing housing need. www.hact.org.uk

The Harrogate Homeless Project is the only direct access hostel in Harrogate and the District, providing emergency accommodation and support for those who are homeless. Only 65% of our running costs are met through statutory funding and other grants, so we constantly need to raise money in order to continue.

The Haven Wolverhampton aims to provide support to women and dependent children who are vulnerable to domestic violence, homelessness and abuse.

Helping the homeless and those threatened with homelessness in Lancashire. Providing advice, support, accommodation-finding, food and furniture to people with housing needs. Also provides a mediation and mentoring service for young people and their families.

The Welcome Organisation – working to put homelessness to bed in Belfast. Meeting basic needs and giving practical support, we are proud to be the champions of some of the most vulnerable people in society. A job, a home, a family, it is a simple dream – John, 2010

Homeless Link is the national charity supporting organisations working directly with homeless people in England. We provide one to one support to our members and other homelessness organisations that work directly with homeless people. We look for good practice in the sector then share it with others to boost the quality of work they do. We represent the homelessness sector among local, regional and national government, advocating policy change that will help end homelessness in England. Through every aspect of our work, Homeless Link seeks to end homelessness in England.

Hope4 is a charity for the relief of poverty particularly among homeless and badly-housed people in Rugby and the surrounding areas. It runs a food ministry at a local church, a day-centre for homeless people, as well as food distribution and a winter shelter. See www.hope4.org.uk.

Established in May 2007 Hope 4 Kidz gives children a sense of hope and support, the wellbeing of youngsters who require various degrees of extra care, whether they are suffering from a physical or mental disability, living with a serious/prolonged illness, or need respite from poverty/abuse.

Hope into Action provides housing and quality support to ex-offenders and adults in a vulnerable situation. It harnesses the unique resources of community focused churches and combines them with expertise in housing and support.

The aim of HOPE worldwide is a simple one - to bring hope to the world. The charity works in the UK, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Nepal and focuses on the areas of health, orphans, HIV, education, homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction and education.

The House of St Barnabas has been helping homeless people change their lives for 160 years. The charity is transforming from a hostel for homeless women to a state of the art service offering essential life skills, training, personal development and career paths for London's homeless people and those in crisis.

Housing Justice supports practical housing projects and provides advice and training for churches and other voluntary and community groups who work with homeless people. It also undertakes campaigning work as the national voice of the churches on housing and homelessness.

Supporting and empowering homeless people to achieve their maximum potential, Huggard provides a day centre in Cardiff, hostel accommodation, night shelter, supported housing and tenant support. We also provide volunteering, development, advocacy and substance misuse services for homeless people.

Impetus Trust breaks the cycle of poverty by accelerating the growth of charities and social enterprises that have proven models of poverty alleviation. Our highly effective venture philanthropy model has led to our charities increasing the number of people they help by an average of 40% a year.

Instant Neighbour aims to allieviate poverty in the North East of Scotland by providing support to those on low income and benefit. The main support is in the form of enabling people to furnish their homes, through a furniture redistribution project.

The Ireland Fund of Great Britain raises funds to support the vulnerable and elderly Irish in Britain. The Forgotten Irish Campaign launched by patron Peter Sutherland in 2007, aims to provide much needed financial support for the Irish that migrated to Britain in the decades following WWII. <p> If you would like to make a donation towards our Forgotten The Irish Campaign, please follow the link below: <p> <a href='http://www.justgiving.com/forgottenirishappeal/'>www.justgiving.com/forgottenirishappeal</a>

Jimmy's is a Cambridge-based charity that provides emergency accommodation for 31 homeless men and women. Jimmy’s is open every night, welcoming guests to a place of warmth and safety. Jimmy's aims to provide a homely environment where there is the opportunity for both community and restoration.

Justlife aims to raise the aspirations of vulnerable people by opening doorways to healthcare, treatment, housing and employment.

is a registered charity set up by 55 churches in the Borough of Kingston upon Thames. It aims to relieve the distress of homeless and potentially homeless people by the provision of services and resources and to promote awareness of the issues surrounding poor housing and homelessness in our area.

Keychange Charity was founded in 1920 as the Christian Alliance. It now operates in two distinct areas of social need: providing homes for frail elderly people, and supported accommodation for young and vulnerable homeless people. All of our centres are run on Christian principles.

LandAid is the UK property industry charity. Using the industry's combined resources and expertise we give young and disadvantaged people access to the support, facilities and opportunities they need to succeed.

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Launchpad Reading provides affordable accommodation and support for people who, having experienced homelessness, are vulnerable and socially excluded. Many of the people helped by Launchpad Reading have mental health problems, drug and alcohol dependency issues and need help to re-build their confidence and self-esteem.

Habitat seeks to eliminate housing poverty and increase access to home ownership Liverpool Habitat for Humanity (LHfH) is locally run and self-funded affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, the non-denominational Christian charity dedicated to eliminating poverty housing worldwide. LHfH is delivering 32 homes for people in housing need and on low incomes in Toxteth.

Today, in South Wales, hundreds of young people and women are homeless, frightened and alone. With your help, Llamau can give them the practical support, care and security they need to rebuild their lives. We are a registered charity, providing specialist support throughout South Wales.

Manchester menap the learning disability charity is not funded by National Mencap. We provide advocacy, and physical activities for people to socialise - keeping it local ! Please back us

Manchester Women’s Aid provides practical and emotional support to women and children experiencing all forms of domestic abuse living in the city of Manchester. We are developing new services for men who are experiencing all forms of domestic abuse. www.manchesterwomensaid.org

It is a Christian charitable organisation committed to supporting vulnerable and marginalised adults in Stroud, helping to liberate them from their addictions and circumstances.

Marsha Phoenix Trust is a project providing support and housing for young homeless women . The Trust has helped hundreds of young women overcome a negative start in life to fulfil their full potential. This is achieved through education, personal support and learning the skills to be independent within a caring environment.

Mayday Trust provides specialised support, accommodation and life-skills training for vulnerable adults. The Trust manages schemes across Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. Through social-skills training and confidence-building programmes, Mayday prepares clients for a successful move into mainstream, independent accommodation.

The main focus of the charity is helping vulnerable people living in the UK. It believes in the concept that 'charity begins at home'. Priority is given to engaging in and supporting projects which are making a positive difference to people's lives within this community.

This grant giving Fund commemorates the life of Michael Varah, and the work he was prevented from finishing by his early death. It supports the causes that Michael believed in and worked to alleviate: disadvantage and social exclusion, homelessness and poverty, crime prevention and rehabilitation of offenders, human rights.

The YMCA supports children and young people at every stage of their lives, providing accommodation to homeless young people and offering vocational training and programmes to help children and young people stay active and healthy. Approximately 140 young people spent last night in accommodation provided by Milton Keynes YMCA.

The MK Community Foundation is a grant-making charity which supports a wealth of groups and issues including: the elderly, people with special needs, children, young people, sport, the arts, faith groups, social enterprise, heritage, health and ethnicity.

The Mustard Tree helps rebuild the lives of the homeless and marginalised across Greater Manchester. It does this through the provision of food, clothing, furniture and a range of training and social activities.

The Nehemiah Project is a London based Christian charity that helps rehabilitate those with addictions, especially from the streets or prison. An amazing 75 per cent of graduates remain drug and alcohol free.

Borderline supports homeless and insecurely housed Scots in London, seeing one new client every day. Offering a range of services including information, advice and advocacy, Borderline helps clients obtain birth certificates to access housing benefits, helps find hostel rooms, and can access referrals to alcohol, drug and mental health services

Based in Blackburn supporting homeless young people aged between 16-24, through it&#39;s Day centre, Nightshelter and supported housing. By donating &#163;1.00 you could buy a young person their breakfast, &#163;5.00 a toiletry pack and &#163;25.00 a young person a night in the Nightshelter.

NOAH is a Luton-based charity offering hope and support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Our support ranges from a hot meal and medical care to work experience, counselling and NVQ accredited training Although an important aspect of our work is finding permanent accommodation, simply putting a roof over someone's head is rarely enough to correct the chain of events that led them into homelessness in the first place. NOAH works with the whole person to find permanent and individually tailored pathways out of homelessness and we continue to provide this support long after permanent accommodation has been found.

Norcare provides a range of support services and accommodation for vulnerable people aged 16 and over in the North East.

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Northampton Hope Centre began back in 1974 when local man Michael Mulligan started a free food handout for rough sleepers from the back door of Bishop’s House in Marriott Street. This grew over the years into the Northampton Soup Kitchen and finally developed in the Hope Centre, a Day Centre offering a wide range of services and practical support to Northampton’s homeless. <p> 35 years later, we are still offering life’s basics such as hot meals, showers and clothes. We now also offer a range of life skills workshops and activities to improve our clients self esteem and enable them to move on. Our client group include the street homeless and vulnerably housed along with those who are settled but have ongoing complex needs including drug, alcohol and mental health issues. <p> We offer practical support, friendship and a sense of community. Without the Hope Centre, many of our clients would have no-where to turn and no hope of improving their future. We see approximately 60 clients each day and it costs £12,500 each month just to keep our doors open. <p> We are a small friendly charity that relies heavily on the generosity of local people, churches, schools and businesses. Thanks for looking at our Just Giving page and thank you for your support – it makes a huge difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in Northampton.

We specialise in support for French-speaking asylum seekers and refugees but our doors are open to all. Our twice weekly Drop-in Cafes offer a warm welcome and a hot meal: our advisers help with immigration, benefits, welfare and health issues. We provide food parcels and clothing for the destitute.

Notting Hill Housing Trust houses over 70,000 people across London. It was set up in 1963 by a local clergyman who felt driven to do something about the shocking housing conditions of poor people in west London. Many of our tenants are vulnerable and isolated and need high levels of support.

Off The Fence Trust is a Brighton-based registered charity founded on a Christian vision and driven by Christian values. The charity provides vital services to the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community. The charity works in the four areas of street homelessness, women at risk, education, and supported accommodation for vulnerable young people. Off The Fence staff are supported by an enthusiastic and committed group of more than 50 volunteers.

It exists to help homeless and vulnerable young people aged 16-25 in West Lothian by providing an emergency short stay hostel, supported accommodation and an outreach support service.

Open Hands works with disadvantaged people and families, who come from varied backgrounds including addictions, domestic violence, homeless people, asylum seekers, refugees and prostitutes. From its Highfields Compassion Centre, Open Hands provides clothes, toys, furniture and food.

Since 1996 The Outpost Housing Project has supported Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) young people aged between 16 and 25 years old who are homeless or who have a housing need. Their services include supported accommodation and mentoring, training and advice & guidance.

Oxford Homeless Pathways provides a range of services for people who have been homeless in the Oxfordshire area. Principally direct access, emergency accommodation for 56 homeless people aged 25+ at O'Hanlon House. Resettlement support and advice is given, to enable clients to move successfully to sustainable accommodation. Oxford Homeless Pathways also runs Julian Housing, a second stage move-on project providing 87 former homeless people with accommodation in dispersed housing with support. All money fundraised will go towards emergency welfare items and a variety of training, education and activities for homeless people.

Specialising in supported housing, support for people recovering from mental ill health, link worker schemes, outreach teams and prison in reach, P3 has a long track record of operating services for young people. P3&#8217;s youth services provide support to young people through its advice and recruitment centres and supported housing.

Derby based charity working with some of the most deprived and socially excluded people in the local community. We work with street homeless, people with mental health problems, learning disabilities, drug and alcohol addiction, long-term unemployment and a past they are struggling to move on from.

Parish Action raises money for a number of charities supported by St Mary's Church and All Saints' Church Putney. The key charities we support are Spires, Vulindlela Guardians, Christian Aid, Newpin Roehampton and the Wandsworth Refugee Network. For more information visit our website www.parishofputney.co.uk.

The Passage helps homeless people in the Victoria area of London, providing both basic care and the means to make a fresh start in life. Over 200 people use its day centre every day and its 48 bed hostel is full every night. 100 professional staff are assisted by a pool of 200 volunteers. The Passage depends on voluntary contributions as only half its costs come from statutory sources.

The free monthly magazine for homeless people, containing news, advice columns and a directory of homeless services. Distributing in London, the West Midlands and Scotland, for many it's a vital resource, as well as a source of humour.

It helps homeless and disadvantaged people on Tyneside

Peterborough Streets, formerly knowns as St Theresa's,helps the homeless population of Peterborough. Our Day Centre provides low priced hot food, clothing, laundry services and showers, as well as free counselling, housing advice, tenancy support, vocational training and welfare assistance.

It helps people with different needs; drugs &amp; drinks problems; homelessness, mental health problems, learning disabilities; domestic violence etc. Offering free training to charities enabling them to work with people from different cultures who live in our communities, it supports local government &amp; councils in an advisory capacity.

The Porch runs The Steppin' Stone Centre providing day long support for homeless and vulnerably housed people wanting to move forward in their lives, away from street-life and addiction. We are a Christian based organisation whose mission is to help, in a totally non-discriminatory way, homeless, recently housed or vulnerably housed people

We provide advice and support to minority ethnic\refugee communities experiencing homelessness, destitution, poverty & discrimination. In 2010, we provided food & shelter for 356 destitute women, young people, disabled & elderly. We depend on the generosity of individuals to continue this vital work

Last year we helped over 3,300 people.We believe the path out of homelessness lies in tackling root causes such as providing access to training and employment schemes and supporting those with complex problems such as addictions and mental health problems.

Quartet Community Foundation works across the West of England to build strong communities and improve the lives of local people. We connect individuals, companies, trusts and statutory agencies with the causes that matter to them and manage charitable funds on their behalf. Grants are awarded from these funds in line with each donor's wishes.

The QNI is dedicated to improving patient care in the community. We do this by helping our Queen’s Nurses become role models for good practice, funding projects that improve patient care, and by influencing policymakers to ensure that nurses get the training they need.

The Folkestone Rainbow Centre is a Christian charity that exists to support vulnerable people at times of difficulty; and to invest in children’s early years and well-being. It has been serving the people of Shepway for over 25 years.

RCN - Reading Christian Network. RCN is involved in prayer for Reading, social action and community development in around Reading and supports international community development projects connected with the network.

The Rotary Club of Reading serves people in need in Reading and overseas. Our UK projects include those providing help for the young, the homeless and the disabled. Overseas, we currently make financial donations to several independently-run projects, including Nyambani, an aids orphanage in Nairobi Kenya and donations towards medical equipment for St Camillius Mission Clinic in Zanzibar

<p> Refugee Survival Trust (RST) is a volunteer-led charity which makes grants to alleviate destitution experienced by asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland. In 2008 RST destitution grants helped keep 1158 asylum seekers and refugees, including 393 children, from destitution. We also work to tackle the causes of destitution, for example by lobbying the government to change their practices and policies. We depend upon the generosity of our supporters to continue this important work.<p>

Rhythms of Life International is a registered charity dedicated to helping the homeless in London. We operate an office and a charity shop, as well as collect, cook and distribute food in Dalston, East London 365 days a year. We work entirely through part-time volunteers.

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It provdes winter night shelter for homeless people in Southwark and Lambeth and works with them to access permanent accommodation

It provides supported housing for vulnerable young people.

It provides advice mainly on debt, housing and benefits.

The Rotary Club of Canary Wharf primarily raises money to support other charities and good causes for the local and international communities. In recent years it has supported, amongst others, Mercy Ships, Little Haven, Children Hospice, Riding for the Disabled, and Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest.

ROUNDABOUT has been working with young homeless people in Sheffield since 1977. Roundabout has an emergency Direct Access hostel, a Dispersed Housing Scheme and is also the lead agency for a city-wide tenancy support scheme (Stencil) . Roundabout puts the needs of young people first.

Salisbury Trust for the Homeless provides a secure base to enable people to rebuild their lives, by giving support and encouragement to help overcome the issues which have led to homelessness. Within supported, shared housing people can again flourish and take responsibility for their lives.

The Salvation Army is a registered charity and church working in 120 countries worldwide and is one of the largest and most diverse providers of social welfare in the world. In the UK and Republic of Ireland this work includes more than 800 Salvation Army social service centres and community churches. We provide unconditional friendship, support and very practical help to people in crisis and need and work with children, older people, homeless people and those dealing with drug and/or alcohol addiction. Alongside our work in the UK, The Salvation Army International Development (UK) is part of a world-wide team supporting the battle against poverty in developing countries. The projects we work with are designed by the poor for the poor and we are about enabling and empowering people to build a better future for themselves.

A unique charity providing emergency accommodation and life-skills training to vulnerable homeless families with children. Working to keep families together at times of severe stress and aiming to integrate them back into the community; where continued support and encouragement is provided to ensure a better future for the families.

To assist black and minority ethnic communities to overcome inequality, get out of poverty and social deprivation through advice and assistance. We also aims to assist members of the communities to become equal citizens through obtaining citizenship and nationality.

SVR is a national charity supporting independent living for the ex-Service community and their spouses in need. SVR provides full board, en-suite, single-room accommodation and provides emotional and practical assistance when required. It is dedicated to the residents and works towards enabling them to live with privacy, dignity and independence

A national charity that fundraises and gives grants to organisations that help serving or ex-serving seafarers from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy or fishing fleets, and their families.

Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity. We help people find and keep a home. We campaign for decent housing for all. Our work won’t stop until there’s a home for everyone.

SHP provides accommodation and support to over 3,500 of London's most vulnerable people each year. Our mission is to reduce poverty, social exclusion and homelessness, and to make a lasting improvement to our clients' quality of life.

Supporting independence from alcohol and tackling homelessness.

Big Herts Walk - Helping Local Hertfordshire Charities Watford Mencap, The Peace Hospice, and Watford New Hope Trust

The Silver Lady Fund has been challenging poverty since 1880 through supporting the most vulnerable members of society. Housing, support, food, clothing, financial assistance and gifts have all been a key feature of the work of the Fund taking the help to where it is most needed.

The Simon Community brings street homeless people and volunteers to live and work together as a supportive community. For over 40 years the Simon Community has worked to alleviate the isolation of rough sleepers, provide a place where they can gain a sense of belonging and foster the skills they need to move towards independent living.

Simon On The Streets provides emotional and practical support for people with complex needs who cannot or will not access other services. Within that group it focuses on people who are homeless and rootless, especially those with issues related to rough sleeping.

South London YMCA works in the London Boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth and Sutton. Its main work is with homeless young people, providing them with housing, support and guidance to empower them towards independent living and to building a better life. It also has specialist services offering accommodation and advice. It offers support to all communities, regardless of religious belief.

Spires is a South London based charity that helps hundreds of homeless and disadvantaged people all year round. It aims to improve the quality of life of people who are homeless, insecurely housed, unemployed or suffering from the effects of poverty, mental ill health and loneliness.

The Spitalfields Crypt Trust a charity offering a range of high-quality support, rehabilitation and training services, to people facing problems of homelessness, alcohol, drugs, poverty or social isolation. We run a daily drop-in centre, a rehabilitation hostel, two second-stage move-on homes, a life skills training centre, and five charity shops.