Donate
Help us continue to support those facing homelessness in Leeds
Your donation funds real, local outreach that changes lives.
The Hard Facts
976
976 people died while homeless in the UK in 2020, a 37% increase from 2019.
4 in 5
Four in five homeless people suffer from a mental health problem.
17
Rough sleepers are 17 times more likely than the general public to experience abuse
1 in 4
Nearly 1 in 4 females sleeping rough have been sexually assaulted.
43-45
The average age of death was just 45 for men and 43 for women who were homeless.
9
Someone sleeping rough is 9 times more likely to die by suicide than a member of the general public.
What difference would your donation make?
£5
Provides a cup of tea and a sandwich to engage a rough sleeper.
£15
Could give someone a phone with credit, to help us stay in contact with them and remind them of their appointments.
£20
Could pay travel costs for a homeless person to attend a flat viewing or benefits appointment with our outreach worker.
£25-35
Could provide someone with one-hour support with our outreach worker to access a service for the first time.
£40 – £75
Could support a two-hour outreach session on the streets, providing emotional and practical support to rough sleepers.
£80 – £100
Provides a day’s one-to-one support to an entrenched rough sleeper, to help them begin to turn their lives around.
Our Stories
Behind every number is a story of survival, resilience, and hope. Read how your donations have helped people rebuild their lives:
Take a look at some of the success stories below.
Rohan’s Story
Life can change in an instant. We want to share the story of Rohan, who our outreach team recently supported.
Geir’s Fundraising Story
This is the great story of how Geir Rishaug, a Norwegian member of Leeds United Supporters Club of Scandinavia (LUSCOS), raised £12,000 for two charities, including Simon on the Streets.
Nick’s Story
We believe that the emotional support we provide is incredibly important. This story explores how our outreach support helped Nick to change his life.
How your support helps
Despite 25 years of outreach in the community, we’re needed now more than ever, and only you can help us to keep providing that hope.
You’ve already helped us to:
3,932
Signpost 3,932 people to various specialist services, including addiction, housing and benefits.
3,043
Carry out 3,043 welfare checks.
199
Help 199 people with practical and emotional support in Leeds.
537
House 537 people into temporary or emergency accommodation.
27
Support 27 people off the streets and into permanent housing.
Help us continue to support those facing homelessness in Leeds
Your donation funds real, local outreach that changes lives.
Other ways to get involved
We know that not everyone can give right now, but there are still powerful ways you can stand alongside people facing homelessness and help make a difference locally.
Fundraise
Step out of your comfort zone and raise money for your local community at the same time.
Corporate Supporter
Become part of our incredible network of corporate partners, with access to local networking and events.
Come to an event
Take part in one of our Simon on the Streets events where you’ll make new friends and support our future work.