What do we do?

We don't just ask for money we ask for you to donate, clothes, blankets and food so that we may deliver what is needed, action means more the words, we take time out off our normal family and working lives to help those who need it, those people could be a member of our family, a friend or just someone who just needs a bit of love and care from their human friend in time of need.

Wings of Hope is a cost efficient charity with very small overheads, and so is able to distribute a small proportion of its funds to the wide range of organisations nationwide that help some of the UK's most disadvantaged people. The reasons for being homeless vary enormously, but may include ill-health, those who are discharged offenders, drug and drink addicts or those who experience other adverse circumstances. Homelessness is not just about the people that the public sees and thinks about – principally "rough sleepers" living on the streets – but the whole range of people who lack a home.

Our charity Wings of Hope will help dozens of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, hospital appointments, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness alone. Much of the support that is available is only able to provide a bed for the night and a hot meal, but the next morning they are back on the streets again. This doesn’t necessarily give the individual the opportunity to address the root cause of their homelessness and find a long term way to overcome it. This is where Wings of Hope is different. We don’t just offer a bed for the night, we offer a home for as long as someone needs it, as well as meaningful work in our social enterprises.

This opportunity, to become part of a community and make a contribution to it, plays an important role in restoring self-esteem and helping companions to find a way to overcome homelessness in the long term. Everyone at Wings of Hope works together and makes a contribution to their community. This restores self-esteem and helps companions to find a positive way to move on with their lives.