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
*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.