St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity
@smitfcharity.bsky.social
We work with frontline workers and organisations to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home. Find out more: www.smitfc.org #homelessness
Meet Barry, Audrey and Marina.
Their work helped Devon, Gary and Mensah move into safe, stable homes. Our latest blog shares the stories of the frontline support workers behind our Christmas Appeal, and why their work matters more than ever.
Read more: https://loom.ly/nt9v68I
Their work helped Devon, Gary and Mensah move into safe, stable homes. Our latest blog shares the stories of the frontline support workers behind our Christmas Appeal, and why their work matters more than ever.
Read more: https://loom.ly/nt9v68I
February 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Meet Barry, Audrey and Marina.
Their work helped Devon, Gary and Mensah move into safe, stable homes. Our latest blog shares the stories of the frontline support workers behind our Christmas Appeal, and why their work matters more than ever.
Read more: https://loom.ly/nt9v68I
Their work helped Devon, Gary and Mensah move into safe, stable homes. Our latest blog shares the stories of the frontline support workers behind our Christmas Appeal, and why their work matters more than ever.
Read more: https://loom.ly/nt9v68I
Frontline workers see every day how emergency grants (VRF) remove urgent barriers to housing, whether that’s rent in advance, deposits or other essential costs. This quote shows what that support can make possible.
Find out more about our emergency grants programme on our website.
Find out more about our emergency grants programme on our website.
January 31, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Frontline workers see every day how emergency grants (VRF) remove urgent barriers to housing, whether that’s rent in advance, deposits or other essential costs. This quote shows what that support can make possible.
Find out more about our emergency grants programme on our website.
Find out more about our emergency grants programme on our website.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to The Julia Rausing Trust for their generous donation of £1 million to St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity over two years. The Trust’s generosity continues to help us provide essential emergency grants to tackle #homelessness across the UK.
January 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We’d like to say a huge thank you to The Julia Rausing Trust for their generous donation of £1 million to St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity over two years. The Trust’s generosity continues to help us provide essential emergency grants to tackle #homelessness across the UK.
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
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
January 22, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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
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
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...
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...
January 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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...
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
Donate today and help us reach more people in 2026: https://loom.ly/fxnszko
January 14, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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
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
Read more: https://loom.ly/RXSdBmk
Oxfordshire ex-offender's journey of getting a second chance
Devon tells the story of how he went from sleeping rough to helping and inspiring others.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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
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
You can help more households out of homelessness by supporting the #ChristmasAppeal. Find out more and donate:
loom.ly/fxnszko
January 3, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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
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
Listen here: https://loom.ly/-oXuWrw
File on 4 Investigates - Can cash grants help end homelessness? - BBC Sounds
Is a one-off cash payment a way to ending someone’s homelessness?
www.bbc.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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
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
Read more: https://loom.ly/ufqFIqg
Homeless people were given free money, no strings attached. Here's what happened
A new trial gave homeless people £2,000 to spend however they choose. What they spent the money on may surprise you.
www.bigissue.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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
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
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
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
“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
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.
December 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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.
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.
December 25, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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.
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
Your donations help The Connection deliver vital support for people like Mensah.
loom.ly/fxnszko
December 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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
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
Support our #ChristmasAppeal.
loom.ly/fxnszko
December 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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
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
Read more:
https://loom.ly/8P-DnU8
Can Labour really end homelessness?
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
www.independent.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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
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
https://loom.ly/pOhIUsU
December 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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
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.
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.
December 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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.
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
https://loom.ly/fxnszko
December 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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
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
Your support can help transform someone's life, giving them stability & a safe home.
Donate today: https://loom.ly/fxnszko
December 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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
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
Listen to Devon's interview from 1:38:35
https://loom.ly/KG8KHMI
Sophie Law - 16/12/2025 - BBC Sounds
Wake up with Oxfordshire's latest news, great music and conversation with Sophie.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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
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.
Your support can help others this Christmas.
December 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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.
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.
December 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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
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
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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
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
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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