Who we are
Each year we help over 5,000 local people who are experiencing poverty, hardship and crisis by providing basic items that most of us take for granted, such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to prepare a hot meal or even food to eat!
For every £10 donated we can raise £50 from charitable trusts that are available to help – all of the £50 goes to those in need.
Last year we raise £724, 241, all of which went to those in need throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Who we help
We help anyone who is in need throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Each year we helped over 5,000 local vulnerable people and children. Last year we helped: ...[Read More]
Where we work
We were formed in 1876 by local business people and caring individuals to help those experiencing the devastating effects of poverty, hardship and crisis in Leicester. In 1975 we ...[Read More]
Meet our team
Our Patrons The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Leicester, Councillor Colin Hall The Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, Councillor Peter Osborne ...[Read More]
David was homeless
In February 2009 David was homeless sleeping in a church crypt during the heaviest snow storms that Leicestershire had seen in a number of years. There were no hostel places available for David; he had no income and had not eaten for three days.
We acted immediately and gave David £80 worth of food vouchers. David desperately wanted a home of his own and a job. We made some calls and negotiated with a private landlord to rent an empty flat to David and provided £100 for a rent bond. We also gave David £30 so he could buy a suit and arranged for work experience at a voluntary organisation.
Just £210 got David off the street and back into work.
