SUPPORT US

We cannot do what we do without you – it’s as simple as that! With so many local people relying on us for food, friendship and a chance to improve their futures, there are many ways you can help us continue with our life-changing work.

HELP OUT

Become a Volunteer

Our volunteers see the problems homeless people face in Leicester first hand. If you would like to help then please get in touch.

YOUR OLD CAN BE SOMEONES NEW

Donate to The Bridge Homelessness to Hope

Whether its old clothes, food or a monetary donation. There are lots of ways to donate to The Bridge Homelessness to Hope. Please get in touch below if you would like to donate.

Get involved below

VOLUNTEER

GIVE US A HAND

Volunteering at The Bridge – Homelessness to Hope

There’s an opportunity for almost anyone who shares our values and vision. No experience is necessary and you can get involved on a regular or ad-hoc basis, depending on your availability.

HELP OUT IN THE KITCHEN
We offer food services daily and are always looking out for hobby cooks or a helping hand.
OFFER YOUR FRIENDSHIP
A lot of the people we work with have lost touch with friends or family. Just talking with someone can make all the difference.
BECOME A DRIVER
If you have a car and could help out with food delivery please get in touch below.

MEET SOME OF OUR VOLUNTEERS

Without our volunteers we could not function. We are so proud of our volunteers and eternally grateful for the work they do and the part they play. Each of them has their own story and reason for working with us. They have kindly allowed us to video them talking about their experiences. Take a few moments to see what they have to say.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE BRIDGE HOMELESSNESS TO HOPE

Who can volunteer?

There’s an opportunity for almost everyone who shares our values and vision. No experience is necessary and you can get involved on a regular or ad-hoc basis. Year-round volunteers receive induction sessions and an information pack. We can find a rewarding role for you if you are : – 18 or over – Willing to get stuck in – Enthusiastic – Able to encourage

When can I volunteer?

We run sessions every week to offer food and friendship to some of the most vulnerable people in Leicester. Volunteers are needed to help at the following sessions which are all based at The Hope Centre, 43 Melton Street:

– Sunday afternoon (15:00 – 17:00). – Tuesday lunchtimes (11:30-13:30). – Thursday evening (18:00 – 20:00). – Monday to Friday mornings (06:00 – 08:00) Breakfast Service for rough sleepers. You can also volunteer on our Mentoring Project. Click here to find out more

What happens when I volunteer?

Depending on what you join us to do you could be meeting rough sleepers at breakfast, washing up or serving food at our evening service, meeting 1:1 with a mentee or taking part in our fundraising activities. All our volunteers seek to give direction, encouragement and practical help. Our Christian volunteers are always happy to discuss faith matters if requested.

Read our latest volunteer newsletter

Click here for The Bridge Newsletter.  Thanks again to all our volunteers.

APPLY TO BE A VOLUNTEER NOW

If you would like to become a volunteer, please email volunteering@bridgeleicester.org or fill in the form below, we would love to hear from you! Anyone 18 or over can be a volunteer. We have volunteers of all ages, from all backgrounds, races and religions. We do not discriminate when it comes to our guests, and likewise we would love to hear from you if you want to help – whoever you are!

DONATE THINGS

WARM CLOTHES – FOOD 

Donate to The Bridge Homelessness to Hope

We can’t do what we do without you. It’s as simple as that. Many local people rely on us for food, friendship and a chance to improve their futures. There are many ways you can help us continue with our life-changing work.

DONATE FOOD
Hunger is one of the biggest issues faced when on the streets. We appreciate any spare food you can donate - although please do check with us first so we are able to manage our food stocks and ensure food does not go to waste.
DONATE YOUR OLD CLOTHES
It can get very cold out on the streets. Please help us by donating the following items: coats, jumpers, gloves, hats, scarfs, thick socks, underwear, sturdy shoes and jeans.
DONATE FURNITURE
When we help get people off the streets, your old furniture could be in someones new living room.

DONATE CLOTHES

It’s cold on the streets. We always need good quality clothing for men and women – especially jeans, coats, fleeces, new underwear, gloves, socks and trainers. Please use the form at the bottom of the page to get in touch with the team about donating clothes or other items.

Click this link to see our donation list

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FUNDRAISE

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Fundraising opportunities

We have a number of upcoming opportunities for you to get involved in during 2019 to help us raise much needed funds. Check out our fundraising opportunities below.

Latest Fundraising Opportunities

Join The Big Sleep to support Leicester’s homeless

Local businesses are being challenged to spend a night under the stars in aid of The Bridge Homelessness to Hope. We need a group of volunteers to wrap up warm and brace themselves for a night out in the elements to raise awareness of homelessness and the reality of ‘sleeping rough’. The Big Sleep event will be taking place at the University of Leicester on 21 March 2019. Volunteers will spend the night under the stars for a taste of what street homelessness might be like – with only cardboard, a sleeping bag, flasks and the clothes on their back for warmth. All funds raised through the sponsorship for the event will be donated to The Bridge Homelessness to Hope to help the city’s homeless community. If you and/or your colleagues are brave enough to join The Big Sleep challenge, please register your interest by emailing david@bridgeleicester.org. We’d be delighted to hear from you!

GIVE MONEY

NO GESTURE TOO SMALL

Give money to support our work

We can’t do what we do without you. It’s as simple as that. Many local people rely on us for food, friendship and a chance to improve their futures. There are many ways you can help us continue with our life-changing work.

HOT MEALS
£1 can provide a hot meal for a homeless person
ACCOMMODATION
£20 will get someone off the streets for the night
SLEEPING BAGS
£10 will buy someone a sleeping bag

DONATE MONEY

You can now donate to The Bridge Homelessness to Hope through Virgin Money Giving, just click on the button below and select an amount. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

We do not receive any statutory/ government funding and rely on donations from the public. We keep our overheads low so that virtually all the money we receive is spent on directly providing services for people on the streets. – £1 can provide a hot meal for a homeless person – £5 will pay for a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings – £10 will buy a sleeping bag But don’t feel you have to stop there, we would be extremely happy with donations of £50, £100 or even a £1,000!

REGULAR GIVING

£4 CAN FEED 4 PEOPLE

Give regularly to support our work

We are looking for 1000 kind individuals to set up a monthly donation of at least £4. We’ll use your regular donations to support the increasing demand on our services, such as the food sessions, where just £4 can provide a hot meal for 4 guests.

WHY A MEAL?
By providing good food, a welcome and warmth, The Bridge seeks to buy time and give hope.
MOVING ON
We aspire to enable people to move on from rough sleeping, hostel environments and dependency, to living independent lives free from addiction and benefits.
HELPING OTHERS FIND HOPE
Our guests are a mixture of people who are either homeless or vulnerably housed. Economic and social exclusion is the norm. People come to The Bridge seeking company and support.

REGULAR GIVING

As The Bridge gets busier and our services expand, we always need donations to cover our day-to-day running costs.

Our Operations Manager, David, took his mother for lunch and noticed the cafe had a sign promoting that a coffee and cake deal was £4.59. He thought, “what a good deal!”

Did you know for just £4, we can feed 4 guests a hot meal at our sessions?

The Bridge is looking for 1000 kind individuals to set up a monthly donation of at least £4, this will be used to expand the food sessions and support the increasing demand on our current services. Less than £1 a week can make a HUGE difference to someone’s life.

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