Porchlight
@porchlight1974.bsky.social
Fighting for a safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.
We were founded to help people tackle the devastating effects of homelessness. Today, we also tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality.
Monitored weekdays only, 9-4
We were founded to help people tackle the devastating effects of homelessness. Today, we also tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality.
Monitored weekdays only, 9-4
Get the whole family involved with fundraising.
Find out more and get fundraising advice at porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/start-fundraising
Find out more and get fundraising advice at porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/start-fundraising
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Get the whole family involved with fundraising.
Find out more and get fundraising advice at porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/start-fundraising
Find out more and get fundraising advice at porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/start-fundraising
“I just wanted to give my daughter four walls of her own.”
After fleeing danger with only two bin bags, Jodie and her daughter spent Christmases without a home.
This year, they’re safe and ready to celebrate in what Jodie calls her “safe haven”.
buff.ly/gTRKKOv
After fleeing danger with only two bin bags, Jodie and her daughter spent Christmases without a home.
This year, they’re safe and ready to celebrate in what Jodie calls her “safe haven”.
buff.ly/gTRKKOv
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“I just wanted to give my daughter four walls of her own.”
After fleeing danger with only two bin bags, Jodie and her daughter spent Christmases without a home.
This year, they’re safe and ready to celebrate in what Jodie calls her “safe haven”.
buff.ly/gTRKKOv
After fleeing danger with only two bin bags, Jodie and her daughter spent Christmases without a home.
This year, they’re safe and ready to celebrate in what Jodie calls her “safe haven”.
buff.ly/gTRKKOv
A huge thank you to Canterbury Diocese for inviting us to Cathedral Schools Day! 💜
Year 6 pupils came together to be a 'voice for the voiceless' by standing up for the oppressed and remembering those facing homelessness.
Year 6 pupils came together to be a 'voice for the voiceless' by standing up for the oppressed and remembering those facing homelessness.
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A huge thank you to Canterbury Diocese for inviting us to Cathedral Schools Day! 💜
Year 6 pupils came together to be a 'voice for the voiceless' by standing up for the oppressed and remembering those facing homelessness.
Year 6 pupils came together to be a 'voice for the voiceless' by standing up for the oppressed and remembering those facing homelessness.
As we prepare for Christmas, others are just trying to survive it.
Last week our Head of Fundraising, Hazel Eddy, joined frontline workers in Folkestone for the annual street count.
Sixteen people were found sleeping rough in one night.
You can help: porchlight.org.uk/donate
Last week our Head of Fundraising, Hazel Eddy, joined frontline workers in Folkestone for the annual street count.
Sixteen people were found sleeping rough in one night.
You can help: porchlight.org.uk/donate
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
As we prepare for Christmas, others are just trying to survive it.
Last week our Head of Fundraising, Hazel Eddy, joined frontline workers in Folkestone for the annual street count.
Sixteen people were found sleeping rough in one night.
You can help: porchlight.org.uk/donate
Last week our Head of Fundraising, Hazel Eddy, joined frontline workers in Folkestone for the annual street count.
Sixteen people were found sleeping rough in one night.
You can help: porchlight.org.uk/donate
Thanks to Milan Barber Shop in Dover for supporting Porchlight
They've been offering free haircuts to some of our clients and keeping a collection tin in their shop.
Want to get involved? Request a tin for your business: porchlight.org.uk/about/contact-us
They've been offering free haircuts to some of our clients and keeping a collection tin in their shop.
Want to get involved? Request a tin for your business: porchlight.org.uk/about/contact-us
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Thanks to Milan Barber Shop in Dover for supporting Porchlight
They've been offering free haircuts to some of our clients and keeping a collection tin in their shop.
Want to get involved? Request a tin for your business: porchlight.org.uk/about/contact-us
They've been offering free haircuts to some of our clients and keeping a collection tin in their shop.
Want to get involved? Request a tin for your business: porchlight.org.uk/about/contact-us
Today we launch our Christmas appeal.
Hundreds of people are in danger of dying on the streets of Kent this winter. Here's our chief executive Tom explaining how you can help them.
Save the life of someone who's homeless in Kent this Christmas: porchlight.org.uk/donate
Hundreds of people are in danger of dying on the streets of Kent this winter. Here's our chief executive Tom explaining how you can help them.
Save the life of someone who's homeless in Kent this Christmas: porchlight.org.uk/donate
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today we launch our Christmas appeal.
Hundreds of people are in danger of dying on the streets of Kent this winter. Here's our chief executive Tom explaining how you can help them.
Save the life of someone who's homeless in Kent this Christmas: porchlight.org.uk/donate
Hundreds of people are in danger of dying on the streets of Kent this winter. Here's our chief executive Tom explaining how you can help them.
Save the life of someone who's homeless in Kent this Christmas: porchlight.org.uk/donate
Festive fundraising ideas!
Raise money for Porchlight this Christmas and help someone leave the streets behind for good.
Get inspired and start planning your festive fundraiser: porchlight.org.uk/news/festive-fundraising-ideas
Raise money for Porchlight this Christmas and help someone leave the streets behind for good.
Get inspired and start planning your festive fundraiser: porchlight.org.uk/news/festive-fundraising-ideas
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Festive fundraising ideas!
Raise money for Porchlight this Christmas and help someone leave the streets behind for good.
Get inspired and start planning your festive fundraiser: porchlight.org.uk/news/festive-fundraising-ideas
Raise money for Porchlight this Christmas and help someone leave the streets behind for good.
Get inspired and start planning your festive fundraiser: porchlight.org.uk/news/festive-fundraising-ideas
This #TrusteesWeek we're celebrating the amazing people who help champion Porchlight.
Our trustees give their time and share their knowledge to make sure we’re doing everything we can for people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health.
porchlight.org.uk/about/our-people
Our trustees give their time and share their knowledge to make sure we’re doing everything we can for people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health.
porchlight.org.uk/about/our-people
November 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This #TrusteesWeek we're celebrating the amazing people who help champion Porchlight.
Our trustees give their time and share their knowledge to make sure we’re doing everything we can for people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health.
porchlight.org.uk/about/our-people
Our trustees give their time and share their knowledge to make sure we’re doing everything we can for people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health.
porchlight.org.uk/about/our-people
The cold months are here — and for people sleeping rough, winter can be life-threatening.
While most of us can head home to warmth, others face freezing temperatures and long, dark nights.
Here are four simple ways you can help people stay safe:
porchlight.org.uk/news/four-ways-you-can-help-winter
While most of us can head home to warmth, others face freezing temperatures and long, dark nights.
Here are four simple ways you can help people stay safe:
porchlight.org.uk/news/four-ways-you-can-help-winter
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The cold months are here — and for people sleeping rough, winter can be life-threatening.
While most of us can head home to warmth, others face freezing temperatures and long, dark nights.
Here are four simple ways you can help people stay safe:
porchlight.org.uk/news/four-ways-you-can-help-winter
While most of us can head home to warmth, others face freezing temperatures and long, dark nights.
Here are four simple ways you can help people stay safe:
porchlight.org.uk/news/four-ways-you-can-help-winter
#TrusteesWeek2025💜
We’re celebrating the amazing people who guide and champion Porchlight’s work, helping people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health.
Thank you for your time, care and commitment.
Hear from our Chair, Patrick Fuller: youtube.com/watch?v=YBbR55-dF3Y
We’re celebrating the amazing people who guide and champion Porchlight’s work, helping people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health.
Thank you for your time, care and commitment.
Hear from our Chair, Patrick Fuller: youtube.com/watch?v=YBbR55-dF3Y
Meet the trustees: Patrick Fuller
YouTube video by Porchlight1974
youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#TrusteesWeek2025💜
We’re celebrating the amazing people who guide and champion Porchlight’s work, helping people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health.
Thank you for your time, care and commitment.
Hear from our Chair, Patrick Fuller: youtube.com/watch?v=YBbR55-dF3Y
We’re celebrating the amazing people who guide and champion Porchlight’s work, helping people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health.
Thank you for your time, care and commitment.
Hear from our Chair, Patrick Fuller: youtube.com/watch?v=YBbR55-dF3Y
We’re hiring!
Join our fantastic fundraising team and help raise vital funds for people facing homelessness and poor mental health across Kent.
Find full details and apply here: porchlight.current-vacancies.com/Careers/Porchlight%20vacancy%20search%20page-2122
Join our fantastic fundraising team and help raise vital funds for people facing homelessness and poor mental health across Kent.
Find full details and apply here: porchlight.current-vacancies.com/Careers/Porchlight%20vacancy%20search%20page-2122
October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We’re hiring!
Join our fantastic fundraising team and help raise vital funds for people facing homelessness and poor mental health across Kent.
Find full details and apply here: porchlight.current-vacancies.com/Careers/Porchlight%20vacancy%20search%20page-2122
Join our fantastic fundraising team and help raise vital funds for people facing homelessness and poor mental health across Kent.
Find full details and apply here: porchlight.current-vacancies.com/Careers/Porchlight%20vacancy%20search%20page-2122
Our CEO Tom Neumark joined the outreach team in Dover for this year’s rough sleeper count. What he saw was just a glimpse of the reality of life on the streets. A reminder that behind every statistic is someone doing their best to survive.
Read full story: buff.ly/NOUam3w
Read full story: buff.ly/NOUam3w
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Our CEO Tom Neumark joined the outreach team in Dover for this year’s rough sleeper count. What he saw was just a glimpse of the reality of life on the streets. A reminder that behind every statistic is someone doing their best to survive.
Read full story: buff.ly/NOUam3w
Read full story: buff.ly/NOUam3w
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
Home should mean safety - not fear, but too many women are being forced to choose between abuse and homelessness.
Read our latest blog to learn more. www.porchlight.org.uk/news/the-lin...
#DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth #EndHomelessness
Home should mean safety - not fear, but too many women are being forced to choose between abuse and homelessness.
Read our latest blog to learn more. www.porchlight.org.uk/news/the-lin...
#DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth #EndHomelessness
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
Home should mean safety - not fear, but too many women are being forced to choose between abuse and homelessness.
Read our latest blog to learn more. www.porchlight.org.uk/news/the-lin...
#DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth #EndHomelessness
Home should mean safety - not fear, but too many women are being forced to choose between abuse and homelessness.
Read our latest blog to learn more. www.porchlight.org.uk/news/the-lin...
#DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth #EndHomelessness
Leave a legacy that changes lives.
October is free Wills month, so we’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer a free and simple way to write or update your Will from the comfort of your home.
porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/leaving-a-gift-in-your-will/write-or-update-your-will-online-for-free
October is free Wills month, so we’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer a free and simple way to write or update your Will from the comfort of your home.
porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/leaving-a-gift-in-your-will/write-or-update-your-will-online-for-free
October 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Leave a legacy that changes lives.
October is free Wills month, so we’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer a free and simple way to write or update your Will from the comfort of your home.
porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/leaving-a-gift-in-your-will/write-or-update-your-will-online-for-free
October is free Wills month, so we’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer a free and simple way to write or update your Will from the comfort of your home.
porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/leaving-a-gift-in-your-will/write-or-update-your-will-online-for-free
We’re hiring!
Join our fantastic fundraising team and help raise vital funds for people facing homelessness and poor mental health across Kent.
Find full details and apply here: buff.ly/K65vTGT
Join our fantastic fundraising team and help raise vital funds for people facing homelessness and poor mental health across Kent.
Find full details and apply here: buff.ly/K65vTGT
October 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We’re hiring!
Join our fantastic fundraising team and help raise vital funds for people facing homelessness and poor mental health across Kent.
Find full details and apply here: buff.ly/K65vTGT
Join our fantastic fundraising team and help raise vital funds for people facing homelessness and poor mental health across Kent.
Find full details and apply here: buff.ly/K65vTGT
We’re in the latest issue of Fundraising Magazine!
Our Head of Fundraising, spoke about the power of local business partnerships like Thanet Earth - who fundraise and donate fresh veg for our client cookery sessions.
porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/start-fundraising/become-a-corporate-supporter
Our Head of Fundraising, spoke about the power of local business partnerships like Thanet Earth - who fundraise and donate fresh veg for our client cookery sessions.
porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/start-fundraising/become-a-corporate-supporter
October 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We’re in the latest issue of Fundraising Magazine!
Our Head of Fundraising, spoke about the power of local business partnerships like Thanet Earth - who fundraise and donate fresh veg for our client cookery sessions.
porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/start-fundraising/become-a-corporate-supporter
Our Head of Fundraising, spoke about the power of local business partnerships like Thanet Earth - who fundraise and donate fresh veg for our client cookery sessions.
porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/start-fundraising/become-a-corporate-supporter
Seeing clearly shouldn’t be a luxury.
We’re working with Specsavers and One Optics to help people who are homeless access free eye tests and glasses.
When you’re sleeping rough, looking after your eyesight is hard.
That’s why these drop-in sessions matter.
We’re working with Specsavers and One Optics to help people who are homeless access free eye tests and glasses.
When you’re sleeping rough, looking after your eyesight is hard.
That’s why these drop-in sessions matter.
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Seeing clearly shouldn’t be a luxury.
We’re working with Specsavers and One Optics to help people who are homeless access free eye tests and glasses.
When you’re sleeping rough, looking after your eyesight is hard.
That’s why these drop-in sessions matter.
We’re working with Specsavers and One Optics to help people who are homeless access free eye tests and glasses.
When you’re sleeping rough, looking after your eyesight is hard.
That’s why these drop-in sessions matter.
Every night, people across Kent are without a safe place to call home.
This needs to change but we can't do it alone.
Add your name today and stand with people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health: porchlight.org.uk/news/filming-reveals-homelessness-reality
This needs to change but we can't do it alone.
Add your name today and stand with people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health: porchlight.org.uk/news/filming-reveals-homelessness-reality
October 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Every night, people across Kent are without a safe place to call home.
This needs to change but we can't do it alone.
Add your name today and stand with people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health: porchlight.org.uk/news/filming-reveals-homelessness-reality
This needs to change but we can't do it alone.
Add your name today and stand with people facing homelessness, poverty and mental ill health: porchlight.org.uk/news/filming-reveals-homelessness-reality
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Big Sleep Out on World Homeless Day 💜
You’ve helped more people in Kent find safety and hope.
Special thanks to Herne Bay Baptist Church, Royal Harbour Academy, 3rd Sevenoaks, Medway & Cheriton Scouts.
You’ve helped more people in Kent find safety and hope.
Special thanks to Herne Bay Baptist Church, Royal Harbour Academy, 3rd Sevenoaks, Medway & Cheriton Scouts.
October 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Big Sleep Out on World Homeless Day 💜
You’ve helped more people in Kent find safety and hope.
Special thanks to Herne Bay Baptist Church, Royal Harbour Academy, 3rd Sevenoaks, Medway & Cheriton Scouts.
You’ve helped more people in Kent find safety and hope.
Special thanks to Herne Bay Baptist Church, Royal Harbour Academy, 3rd Sevenoaks, Medway & Cheriton Scouts.
Taking part in the Big Sleep Out gave these young supporters a glimpse into what life is like for people facing homelessness.
Because of their support, we can be there more for people facing homelessness.
You can support their sleep out here: justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
Because of their support, we can be there more for people facing homelessness.
You can support their sleep out here: justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
October 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Taking part in the Big Sleep Out gave these young supporters a glimpse into what life is like for people facing homelessness.
Because of their support, we can be there more for people facing homelessness.
You can support their sleep out here: justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
Because of their support, we can be there more for people facing homelessness.
You can support their sleep out here: justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
While filming for a campaign, our actress was told to move on by people in Canterbury who didn’t know she was playing a part.
For a moment, she felt what too many people face every day: hostility, rejection, invisibility.
Take a stand: porchlight.org.uk/news/filming-reveals-homelessness-reality
For a moment, she felt what too many people face every day: hostility, rejection, invisibility.
Take a stand: porchlight.org.uk/news/filming-reveals-homelessness-reality
October 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
While filming for a campaign, our actress was told to move on by people in Canterbury who didn’t know she was playing a part.
For a moment, she felt what too many people face every day: hostility, rejection, invisibility.
Take a stand: porchlight.org.uk/news/filming-reveals-homelessness-reality
For a moment, she felt what too many people face every day: hostility, rejection, invisibility.
Take a stand: porchlight.org.uk/news/filming-reveals-homelessness-reality
Only a few hours until the Big Sleep Out begins!
Good luck to everyone setting up their tents and shelters tonight.
When you wake up tomorrow you'll have helped change lives.
Help now:justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
Good luck to everyone setting up their tents and shelters tonight.
When you wake up tomorrow you'll have helped change lives.
Help now:justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
October 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Only a few hours until the Big Sleep Out begins!
Good luck to everyone setting up their tents and shelters tonight.
When you wake up tomorrow you'll have helped change lives.
Help now:justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
Good luck to everyone setting up their tents and shelters tonight.
When you wake up tomorrow you'll have helped change lives.
Help now:justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
Today is World Homeless Day.
We’re marking it with our Big Sleep Out.
By taking part or donating, you’ll be helping us provide shelter, support, and hope to people across Kent.
Together we can change lives.
Donate now: justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
We’re marking it with our Big Sleep Out.
By taking part or donating, you’ll be helping us provide shelter, support, and hope to people across Kent.
Together we can change lives.
Donate now: justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
October 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Today is World Homeless Day.
We’re marking it with our Big Sleep Out.
By taking part or donating, you’ll be helping us provide shelter, support, and hope to people across Kent.
Together we can change lives.
Donate now: justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
We’re marking it with our Big Sleep Out.
By taking part or donating, you’ll be helping us provide shelter, support, and hope to people across Kent.
Together we can change lives.
Donate now: justgiving.com/campaign/porchlight-big-sleep-out-2025
Jacqui was homeless for a year-and-a-half.
Until Porchlight gave Jacqui new hope.
On Oct 10, you could provide a lifeline for others by taking part in the Big Sleep Out.
Porchlight.org.uk/bigsleepout
Until Porchlight gave Jacqui new hope.
On Oct 10, you could provide a lifeline for others by taking part in the Big Sleep Out.
Porchlight.org.uk/bigsleepout
October 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Jacqui was homeless for a year-and-a-half.
Until Porchlight gave Jacqui new hope.
On Oct 10, you could provide a lifeline for others by taking part in the Big Sleep Out.
Porchlight.org.uk/bigsleepout
Until Porchlight gave Jacqui new hope.
On Oct 10, you could provide a lifeline for others by taking part in the Big Sleep Out.
Porchlight.org.uk/bigsleepout
Facts tell the real story.
Help us raise awareness and change real people's live on October 10.
Sign up now: Porchlight.org.uk/bigsleepout
Help us raise awareness and change real people's live on October 10.
Sign up now: Porchlight.org.uk/bigsleepout
October 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Facts tell the real story.
Help us raise awareness and change real people's live on October 10.
Sign up now: Porchlight.org.uk/bigsleepout
Help us raise awareness and change real people's live on October 10.
Sign up now: Porchlight.org.uk/bigsleepout