Calling frontline workers: want to speak at the Frontline Network Annual Conference 2026? We’re inviting people across the #homelessness sector to join discussion panels and shape the conversations that matter now. Find out more: www.frontlinenetwork.org.uk/news-and-vie...

It's not too late to make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Your support of the #ChristmasAppeal will help fund vital services that provide safety, stability and hope to those in need. Donate today and help us reach more people in 2026: https://loom.ly/fxnszko

Devon featured in our Christmas Appeal, sharing his journey from homelessness after prison to rebuilding his life with the right support. His story shows how second chances and stable housing can change lives. Read more: https://loom.ly/RXSdBmk

In 2024, a record 117,450 households were living in temporary accommodation in England alone. The need for support has never been greater. You can help more households out of homelessness by supporting the #ChristmasAppeal. Find out more and donate: loom.ly/fxnszko

Do cash donations help people move on from homelessness? This BBC Sounds programme follows a trial giving £2,000 directly to people, with no conditions. We’re helping to fund the Personal Grants project to understand what really helps people rebuild their lives. Listen here: https://loom.ly/-oXuWrw

People experiencing homelessness were given £2,000 with no conditions through the Personal Grants Project. Early findings show the money went on rent deposits, furniture, courses and childcare. We’re proud to be funding this UK-first trial with CHI. Read more: https://loom.ly/ufqFIqg

“More than anything else, it’s a sense of safety… Somewhere I can actually call a home.” After a year of homelessness, Mensah* found stability and support through The Connection at St Martin’s. Your donations make this possible. #ChristmasAppeal loom.ly/fxnszko

Gary was moving from place to place, missing his children and struggling with his mental health. But then an emergency grant helped him secure a home and a fresh start. Watch his story.

Merry Christmas, and thank you. From all of us at St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, we’re so grateful for your support of the BBC Radio 4 #ChristmasAppeal. Watch this message of thanks from our CEO, Duncan Shrubsole, Hugh Dennis and Revd Dr Sam Wells.

After a year of homelessness, Mensah* met Marina at @homelesslondon.bsky.social. Her support helped him find a safe place to live & secure an apprenticeship he loves. Your donations help The Connection deliver vital support for people like Mensah. loom.ly/fxnszko

Devon (left) was sleeping in a tent and struggling with his mental health. But his life began to change when he met Barry (right) from Aspire. A Personal Grant funded by St Martin’s Charity helped him move into his own home and rebuild his future. Support our #ChristmasAppeal. loom.ly/fxnszko

Homelessness charities work hard over Christmas, but only the government can do the work on housing, incomes and services that is required to help people without a safe and secure place to call home, writes St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity CEO Duncan Shrubsole. Read more: https://loom.ly/8P-DnU8

Missed Making a Difference? Hear Hugh Dennis share how donations to our #ChristmasAppeal are changing lives, including Mensah finding safety and an apprenticeship, Devon moving off the streets into his own flat & Gary securing a home near his children. https://loom.ly/pOhIUsU

Gary spent months being moved between temporary places to stay, far from his children and unable to rebuild his life. An emergency grant from St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity helped him secure a flat near his family, giving him the stability he needed. Now he’s settled and focused on the future.

For nearly a century, St Martin’s Charity has been transforming lives with the #ChristmasAppeal. Revd Dr Sam Wells reminds us that even a small donation can bring safety, support, and hope to someone facing homelessness this Christmas. https://loom.ly/fxnszko

360,000 households approached their council for help with homelessness in the last year. Behind each number is a person with their own wish for safety and stability. Your support can help transform someone's life, giving them stability & a safe home. Donate today: https://loom.ly/fxnszko

Devon, whose story is part of our #ChristmasAppeal, was featured on BBC Radio Oxford this morning, sharing how a Personal Grant and access to work helped him move out of #homelessness and rebuild his life. Listen to Devon's interview from 1:38:35 https://loom.ly/KG8KHMI

Devon was sleeping rough in Oxford, looking for odd jobs and suffering with his mental health. Support from Barry at Aspire Oxford and a Personal Grant from St Martin's Charity helped him move into a flat, cover essentials and clear debt. Your support can help others this Christmas.

Mensah* spent more than a year without a stable home after a no-fault eviction. Support from The Connection gave him safety, stability and the opportunity to find an apprenticeship he loves. Hear Mensah’s story in his own words.

What does home mean at Christmas? In this video, Revd Dr Sam Wells explains how the #ChristmasAppeal helps people move into safety and rebuild their lives. Watch his message and consider supporting the Appeal. https://loom.ly/fxnszko

After losing his brother, Gary’s mental health declined and he became homeless. With help from Audrey at his council and an emergency grant from St Martin’s, he moved into a flat near his children. Your support makes this possible. #ChristmasAppeal

Missed Making a Difference on BBC Radio 4? Don’t worry, you can catch the repeat at 3:45pm tomorrow, Friday 12th December! The broadcast features our charity ambassador, Hugh Dennis, as he hears about how donations to our #ChristmasAppeal are transforming lives.

Sleeping rough left Devon struggling with his mental health. A Personal Grant funded by St Martin's Charity helped him get a home and a fresh start. Watch his story below. #ChristmasAppeal

The need for support has never been greater: a total of 13,231 people slept rough in London last year, up 10% from the year before. Every day, we see how your donations can change someone's life. Donate today and support more people out of homelessness this Christmas. https://loom.ly/fxnszko

A no-fault eviction left Mensah* with nowhere safe to live. He spent a year rough sleeping, moving between sofas and night shelters. The Connection helped him into a room in a shared house, where he could focus on work. After support with his CV and interviews, he secured an apprenticeship he loves

Tune in tomorrow, Sunday 7th December, for the BBC Radio 4 #ChristmasAppeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, presented by Revd Dr Sam Wells, and Making a Difference with Hugh Dennis. Broadcast timings: The Christmas Appeal: 7:54am & 9:26pm Making a Difference: 9:45am & 7:45pm

Last Christmas, an emergency grant meant Gary could move into a safe home after months in temporary accommodation. Now he’s looking forward to spending Christmas with his children. Donate to the #ChristmasAppeal on our website.

With nowhere to go, Devon was forced to sleep rough in Oxford. Meeting Barry from Aspire changed everything, leading to supported housing and then a direct cash transfer through our Personal Grants project. Read Devon's story and support the #ChristmasAppeal on our website.

Next week, we’ll be sharing the stories behind this year’s #ChristmasAppeal. Gary, Devon and Mensah* came through very different challenges, supported by frontline workers and services funded by your donations. Stay tuned to see the difference your support can make.

For nearly 100 years, the BBC Radio 4 #ChristmasAppeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity has helped people experiencing #homelessness across the UK. Your support is providing safety, stability & a place to call home. Learn more: https://loom.ly/Mg2a7hc

The Frontline Network is hosting a webinar on Thurs 20th Nov exploring how bereavement affects frontline homelessness workers and how organisations can offer better support. Hear from senior leaders across the sector and join the conversation. Join online via Zoom: https://loom.ly/1_o35Do

Small grants, big impact. Over 2024–25, our emergency grants helped 7,660 people access safe accommodation: - Applications: 5,496 - Total awarded: £2,006,412 Every donation helps make this possible. Donate here: https://loom.ly/y0x2it4

Our 2025 #FrontlineWorkerSurvey reveals the pressures staff face in helping people secure private rented #housing. That’s why we’re calling for Local Housing Allowance to be unfrozen, alongside other charities and housing organisations. Read more: https://loom.ly/EatPo0Y

Frontline workers are telling us that the housing crisis is worsening: 84% can’t find homes within LHA rates for the people they support. That’s why we’re joining others in calling for urgent action on the LHA. Read more: https://loom.ly/EatPo0Y

Millions of renters will soon have stronger rights and more secure homes. The #RentersRights Act has received royal assent, ending no-fault evictions and tackling unfair discrimination in the private rented sector. #UKhousing Read more: https://loom.ly/8_9cImA

Frontline workers tell us the homelessness system is stuck in crisis mode, with no funds left for prevention. Our #FrontlineSurvey2025 shows a workforce under immense strain, doing everything they can in impossible conditions. Read more: https://loom.ly/UZn-Te8

Fred* faced eviction and #homelessness while in prison. With help from @LSAlawcentre’s project backed by our Frontline Fund, his eviction decree was overturned, giving him stability & a chance to rebuild. Read Fred's story: https://loom.ly/OvC83NI#homelessness*Name changed to protect identity

Last month, we published our latest annual #FrontlineWorkerSurvey. Our findings reflect the reality on the ground: - 85% saw rising demand - 80% expect things to get worse - Over half say the job harms wellbeing Read the full findings: smitfc.org/frontline-su...

Great to see Rachel Blake MP speaking in yesterday’s debate on ending #homelessness, drawing on insights we shared ahead of the session. At St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, we continue to ensure the experiences of frontline workers and the people they support are heard by #policymakers.

Our CEO, Duncan Shrubsole, provided briefings to MPs ahead of yesterday’s Parliamentary debate on ending #homelessness. We were pleased to see our work referenced in the debate: part of our ongoing efforts to ensure #frontline insights reach policymakers. Watch Liam Conlon MP's speech below.