Homelessness

The Rock Trust is the Lothians answer to youth homelessness. As a charity it helps vulnerable homeless and socially excluded young people aged 16-25 years in the Lothians by providing –

	supported accommodation, including specific provision for young homeless single parents.
	move-on support to those moving into their own tenancy.
	a volunteer befriending service.
	The Underground: a drop in healthy living centre to help improve the health of young people who are primarily homeless or in temporary and unsettled accommodation.

Stretch yourself for the homeless this year!

Scottish Charity No. SC018708

Centrepoint are dedicated to helping the most vulnerable teenagers and young people in society, rough sleepers, care leavers, drug and alcohol addicts, young pregnant women too scared to go home. Each night, 500 of these people sleep safely in Centrepoint accommodation and in the past 35 years, Centrepoint has handled some 75,000 calls for help.

But Centrepoint is more than just a bed for the night. We also provide the one-to-one counselling, lifeskills training, education advice and help in getting a job that young people want and need. We give them the opportunities other take for granted; the opportunity to become active, independent participants in society; the opportunity to turn their lives around.

Help Centrepoint help homeless young people. Call Maggie Goodall on 020 7426 5367, email maggie.goodall@centrepoint.org or visit www.centrepoint.org and look at fundraising events.

Registered Charity No. 292411

Emmaus Communities offer homeless people a home, work and the chance to regain their self respect in a supportive, community environment.

Residents sign of primary benefits and work full time on the Community business, renovating and re-selling donated furniture and goods.

Communities aim to become self-supporting through their business, with any surplus used to help others in need. Emmaus UK is part of an international Movement, which is more than 50 years old and spans over 40 countries.

There are currently 11 Communities open in the UK, with several others in development.

Registered Charity No.1064470

Nightstop UK believes that all young people have the right to access safe, secure accommodation appropriate to their needs.  Our aim is to provide safe emergency accommodation (1-3 nights at a time) for homeless young people aged 16-25 in the homes of approved volunteer hosts until appropriate permanent housing is secured.  This allows an often confused and vulnerable young person "to take stock" without being labelled as "homeless".

This year, through our network of 44 local Nightstop schemes, we will provide: advice, support and guidance to 4,000 young people; emergency accommodation for over 2,000 young people; support and training for 1,000 local volunteers.  We aim to develop 5 new Nightstop schemes each year.

Whatever events you are involved in why not support Nightstop UK and help young homeless people to get back on their feet?

Registered Charity No.:  1082066

Alone In London, uniquely, has a twin track response to homelessness. As well as providing practical and emotional support to vulnerable young people who are either at risk of becoming homeless or have run away from home, we are also engaged in a range of outreach prevention programmes, in schools and with local authorities.

“Alone In London is to be applauded for its unique approach to working with vulnerable young people. Participating, recently, in one of its school visits, it was clear from the pupils’ animated response that its progressive Prevention of Homelessness in Schools project is crucial to addressing the issues that lead to homelessness” Juliet Marshall  Director  - Streetsmart

Alone In London has been established 32 years and, currently, over 5,000 young people benefit from its services.

Registered Charity No.: 280827

The Big Issue Foundation  is in the unique position of being able to provide support services to Big Issue vendors, many of whom do not access services elsewhere. We work with over 1,000 homeless people each year, aiming to improve their self-esteem and self-confidence and help them help themselves move away from street life and back into mainstream society. Our services include housing advice, drug, alcohol and mental health support, jobs support, education advice and training courses. So why not choose The Big Issue Foundation as your charity to support, you really can make a difference!

Registered Charity Number 1049077

Fighting for hope for homeless people

Crisis is the national charity for solitary homeless people. We work year-round to help vulnerable and marginalised people get through the crisis of homelessness, fulfil their potential and transform their lives.

We develop innovative services, which help homeless people rebuild their social and practical skills, join the world of work and reintegrate into society.  We also enable homeless people to overcome acute problems such as addictions and mental health problems. 

Crisis relies almost entirely on donations from non-government organisations and the public to fund its vital work. 

Challenge yourself for Crisis and we will support you all the way! 

Registered Charity No. 1082947