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Help or Donate

If you are an individual or company, discover how you can support homelessness.

We will put your money to good use by making grants to our hard working partners to enhance provision.

Donate Money

Alternatively you can donate directly to our charitable partners.

Light Project Peterborough (LPP)

Hoodies and tracksuit bottoms – provides comfort and warmth

Socks and underwear – essential items for those sleeping rough (must be new)

Travel mugs – allows guests to take hot drink away with them from The Garden House

Deliver to: the Garden House, Gravel Walk, Minster Precincts, PE1 1YU weekday mornings 10am-12noon.

LPP also have an Amazon Wishlist, should you find this an easier way to donate:

Amazon.co.uk

Centre 33

We often have the need to provide young people who are at risk of homelessness with practical items such as winter coats, sleeping bags or phone credit top ups/handsets. However, we cannot store such items. Instead, we like to provide up to £30 in Tesco vouchers so that the young people can purchase the items with the vouchers instead.

Deliver to: Centre 33, 4 Cumbergate, Peterborough, PE1 1YR on a Monday or Wednesday 10am-5pm

We are very grateful for clean, warm, male and female coats and clothing along with shoes in good condition.

We are always in need of toiletries and underwear to provide on shower days:

Shaving Foam, Razors, Deodorant, Shower Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Female Hygiene products, Boxer Shorts all sizes, Female Underwear all sizes, Socks both male and female

Deliver to: Outside Links – Bradfield House First Floor, Westgate, Peterborough, PE1 2SY. Weekdays 10.30am to 4pm.

HMP Peterborough

The following items would be greatly appreciated for pregnant women:

Baby clothes (especially newborn), prams in good condition, or any other baby items you would consider

Deliver to: HMP Peterborough Mother and Baby Unit - Saville Road, Westwood, Peterborough, PE3 7PD

Fairview Court – Supported accommodation for the homeless

We would welcome donations of non-perishable food items that we can use to develop cooking/life skills with residents, plus bedding and towels for those that move in without these items

Deliver to: 1 Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 9PB.

The New Haven – Supported hostel for the homeless

The following items are always beneficial for clients accessing the service, and those residing at the service, all items will be gratefully received

Household items: Cutlery, Mugs (Microwave safe), Dinner Plates (Microwave safe), Cereal Bowls (Microwave safe), Saucepans, Baking Trays.

Toiletries for males and females: Deodorant, Shower Gel, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Moisturiser, Hair Brushes, Combs, Face Flannel, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets.

Tinned & Dried Foods: Soup, beans, peas, carrots, spaghetti hoops, dried pasta and rice, pasta sauce, cuppa soups, cereals

Unused bedding for single beds: Duvets, duvet sets, pillows, fitted sheets

Perishable foods – with at least 72hours use by life: Bread, fruit & veg, cakes

Deliver to: The New Haven, 21 Towler Street, Peterborough, PE1 2TX on a Weds or Friday, between 11am and 3pm.

Change, Grow, Live – Aspire Recovery Centre, supporting those recovering from addiction

Any donations of the following items would be gratefully received:

Dry foods, gloves, hats, socks, general clothing, torches, blankets, waterproof ground sheets, thermal flasks.

Deliver to: Aspire, 102-104 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1DY, any week day, however, ideally Thursday from 3pm preferred

Peterborough Foodbank

Peterborough Foodbank relies on the generosity of the community for food donations.

Deliver to: Donations can also be made to the Peterborough Foodbank Warehouse Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between 10am-1pm. Please check the Peterborough Foodbank website for a up to date list of the food items we need.

Peterborough Soup Kitchen

Peterborough Soup Kitchen generally takes tins of food and soup, pasta sauce, coffee, packet noodles, sugar, biscuits, cakes, crisps, and savouries. To donate email supplies@peterboroughsoupkitchen.org.uk.

Care Zone

Care Zone depends on donations of good quality essential furniture and we are always looking for:

  • Beds
  • Sofas
  • Wardrobes
  • Chest of drawers
  • Dining tables and chairs
  • Duvet quilts and covers
  • Pillows and pillow cases
  • Sheets
  • Towels
  • Saucepans
  • Frying pans
  • Plates and crockery
  • Cutlery
  • Tin Openers

Deliver to: Our warehouse is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays from 10am - 1pm for people to drop off donations. We can collect large furniture items so please check our website for more information on how to donate. 

YMCA Time Stop

If you would like to help us make a difference to the lives of young people in your community you can make a donation of bedding and kitchen items to our ‘Moving On’ starter packs. Anyone wishing to make donations to Time Stop please email Time Stop Housing Manager: kerry.aldred@ymcatrinity.org.uk

YMCA, Cresset, Bretton

If you would like to support our adult male residents, we accept food, toiletries and clothing. Please contact Stuart Bowell on 07851-246597

Hope into Action

Lease a house to Hope into Action for five years, we take on refurbishment, maintenance and find suitable tenants. For more details visit https://www.hopeintoaction.org.uk/Pages/Category/for-investors

Occasionally, when we are setting up a new house, or refurbishing a house at the end of tenancy, we have a need for good quality furniture items, and other house items. Please call 01733-558301 if you have a suitable item.

Peterborough Women’s Aid

We would welcome donations of brand new women and children's clothing such as: leggings, jeans, t=shirts, sweatshirts/jumpers. Please contact us for information of other items such as non-perishable food and toiletries, we may require as we have limited storage. Call 01733-894964 for drop off times.

My Housing Options

We would welcome donations of toiletries, non perishable food and clean, warm male clothing in good condition.

Please contact Michael Wright to discuss donations and arrange delivery:

Boroughbury Medical Centre

Boroughbury are a Food Bank drop off location, please feel free to drop in food items and they will be sure to get them to the Peterborough Food Bank.

Volunteer your time

Safer off the Streets partners and charities need the help of volunteers to assist with a wide variety of tasks and services. This can range from administration tasks, mentoring, transport, DIY, skill share, or just someone to talk to. All volunteers play a crucial role in preventing and ending street homelessness and helping people rebuild lives. Read below for the volunteer roles available at Safer off the Streets and some of our partner organisations.

Safer off the Streets

We are keen to hear from volunteers to assist with our communications and our project work. We are also keen to maintain an engaged Board of Trustees. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please email office@saferoffthestreets.co.uk.

Light Project Peterborough

Light Project Peterborough are always on the lookout for new volunteers to support the various projects that support people who are struggling. If you would like to get involved and volunteer your time and skills, then please complete our online form, or email use via info@lightprojectpeterborough.org.uk. For more details visit: https://www.lightprojectpeterborough.org.uk/support-us/volunteer-with-us/

Hope into Action

If you would like to volunteer with us, we have opportunities for you! You might be asked to paint a room or two or help with some gardening in one of our properties. We are also open to discussion if you feel you have a specific gift or talent that you would like to offer such as administrative skills, fundraising or social media. Call 01733-558301 if you would like to volunteer.

CareZone

Care Zone is reliant on volunteers and we have a range of volunteering opportunities from helping with helping with admin, helping pack our small household items and moving furniture in the warehouse. So if you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference then please contact us to find out more about joining our volunteer team: info@carezone.org.uk

Changing Futures

A key area of focus for Changing Futures is involving people with Lived Experience in systems change work. We would be very keen to hear from people with lived experience or those who connect with them, who would like to find out more about being involved. This is usually on a voluntary basis but some projects are able to compensate people for giving their expertise through vouchers. Contact: changingfutures@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

StreetVet

StreetVet are always on the look out for new volunteers to support our cause. If you would be interested in finding out more about how you can get involved please complete the expression of interest form on our website: https://www.streetvet.co.uk/volunteer/

P3

Volunteering with P3 is an incredible way to meet new people, learn new skills, gain hand-on experience and make a difference in your community. We know that people volunteer for lots of different reasons, and we are pretty sure we have a role for you. If you would like more information, please contact our Volunteering Team.Volunteers@p3charity.org

The following partners also regularly need short and longer term volunteers:

  • Peterborough Foodbank
  • YMCA Peterborough
  • Peterborough Soup Kitchen
  • Peterborough Homeless Helpers
  • Project Abundance
  • H.E.L.P.

Our Partners

Corporate CSR Volunteering

Our partners often welcome corporate teams to help them with a specific task or activity as a half or whole day event. If your corporate organisation would like to organise an event to contribute to your Community and Social Responsibility (CSR) activity, please reach out to our Charity partners. Those that are particularly open to corporate CSR activity events are:

  • Salvation Army
  • Carezone
  • Peterborough Foodbank
  • YMCA Peterborough
  • Cross Keys Homes
  • Project Abundance
  • Centre 33