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Christmas 2025 – Give the Gift of Safety

No one should have to sleep rough — at Christmas or at any time

Every night, thousands of people in London are forced to sleep on the streets. Rough sleeping is dangerous, traumatic, and isolating.

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Man on park bench looking to camera

Dale knows what it's like.

“I came back once and someone had stolen all my bedding. I pulled a rug out of the bin and rolled myself up in it to sleep.”

“I’d sleep in boxes or just on the ground. You’re always looking over your shoulder, never fully safe.”

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“One minute you’re on the outside.

Next, you’re shutting the door, turning the key, and no one can come in unless you know they’re coming.

Feels good.” Read Dale’s full story.