It’s never a good time for someone to sleep rough; but in very cold or severe weather it is particularly unsafe. We work with partners to get people indoors, somewhere safe and warm; but also to prevent people reaching the street.
We’re often asked about the pros and cons of giving to people begging. Like many homelessness organisations, we believe that it is best to give via relevant charities, which know the people, know what is available and can use donations to help people in the most positive way.
At Path, we have a Hardship Fund that we use to help people with small payments, such as emergency help buying food or paying for electricity; but we also provide people with bedding and tenancy packs as we help them move into accommodation.
Anyone wishing to donate towards that Fund and those kinds of practical things can visit: https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/path or text PATH02 £5 to 70070.
We’re often asked about the pros and cons of giving to people begging. Like many homelessness organisations, we believe that it is best to give via relevant charities, which know the people, know what is available and can use donations to help people in the most positive way.
At Path, we have a Hardship Fund that we use to help people with small payments, such as emergency help buying food or paying for electricity; but we also provide people with bedding and tenancy packs as we help them move into accommodation.
Anyone wishing to donate towards that Fund and those kinds of practical things can visit: https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/path or text PATH02 £5 to 70070.
