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Tackling Homelessness in Birmingham

How You Can Make a Difference

Tackling Homelessness
in Birmingham

How You Can Make a Difference

“Every night in Birmingham, hundreds of people sleep without a safe, warm place to call home. Homelessness is a complex issue driven by rising living costs, personal crisis, and a shortage of affordable housing.”

“At Birmingham Christmas Shelter, we provide a lifeline for our city’s most vulnerable residents, but our work is only possible with the community’s support. This page is your guide to understanding the challenge in our city and how you can be part of the solution.”

The Reality of Homelessness in Our City

Local
Problem

“According to the latest figures, around 4,667 people were sleeping rough in England on a single night in Autumn 2024. In Birmingham, 874 people were officially recorded as being owed a ‘relief duty’ under homelessness legislation.”

The Human
Cost

“The impact on physical and mental health, the loss of dignity, and the difficulty of escaping the cycle of homelessness.”

It’s The
Hardest Time

“As winter approaches, these dangers intensify. For those on the streets, the drop in temperature is a life-threatening emergency. That’s why our winter work is so critical.”

Our Mission: Support for Birmingham’s Vulnerable

Emergency
Christmas Shelter

“Our most well-known project provides a warm bed, hot meals, and companionship over the festive period.”

A Team Of
Volunteers

“Our volunteers work all year-round, connecting people, fundraising and working with our community.”

Connecting
Guests To Support

“While our direct focus is emergency shelter at Christmas, we partner with specialist agencies across Birmingham to signpost our guests towards the support they need to rebuild their lives.”

Donate to Our Winter Appeal

our Support in Action: How You Can Help Today

Your donation, no matter the size, provides immediate, practical help. As we prepare to open our Christmas shelter, your gift can provide:

£10: A hot, nutritious dinner and a welcome pack of essentials (like socks and toiletries).

£25: A safe, warm bed for the night, away from the freezing streets.

£50: Heats our shelter for an evening, providing warmth for up to 30 guests.