How to help

Your donation transforms lives, one home at a time

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Thank you for choosing to support Hopestead. Every donation helps turn an empty space into a place of comfort, security, and hope.

Your donation will help to fund all our work. An example is our Hope at Home project.

Picture walking into your new home with absolutely nothing – no bed to sleep in, no way to cook a meal, nowhere to sit and breathe. That's the reality for many people who have experienced homelessness when they first get housed.

Hope at Home fills those empty rooms with everything needed for a fresh start: furniture that's theirs to keep, flooring they've chosen, appliances that work. We're not just preventing homelessness – we're creating the stability that helps people thrive.

The numbers tell an incredible story. 82% of people told us they would have gone without essential items or fallen into debt if Hopestead hadn't been there to help. When you're starting from nothing, that support can be the difference between surviving and actually living.

 

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I can do normal, everyday things. I can cook and clean. Most importantly, I can live again. My children are back to their mischievous selves, which I love

One person helped through Hope at Home

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Your donation can provide: 

£10

Cutlery or crockery for someone's kitchen

£25

A Toaster or Kettle

£50

A double duvet and pillow set to sleep comfortably and warm

£100+

Emergency air bed and bedding for someone moving in with nothing

Run for Hopestead 

Calling all movers and shakers!

We like to give ourselves goals at Hopestead, and we know many of you do too. So why not set yourself a challenge while helping others at the same time?

We've secured places at some brilliant events including the hugely popular London Landmarks Half Marathon. So have fun, push yourself, and raise vital funds for our charity.

Ready to make a difference?

Choose your challenge and sign up. Once you're registered, we'll be in touch with practical tips for setting up your JustGiving page and smashing both your fitness and fundraising targets. We’ll also provide a Hopestead tee-shirt in your size so everyone knows you’re running for a vital cause.

Thanks for stepping up. Let's make it happen.

What's on offer?

We've got access to fantastic events across the UK and beyond:

Road running events - Lace up those trainers!

Trail and outdoor adventures - Get muddy, climb hills, and discover stunning scenery

Fun and inflatable challenges - Bouncy obstacles and big laughs

  • Cheltenham Inflatable (4 October 2025): 5K | 15K
  • Norwich Inflatable (11 October 2025): 5K | 10K | 15K

Extreme challenges - For those who like their fundraising with a serious adrenaline kick

This is just the start! There are plenty of other events you can get involved in as well, take a look at our events page here. for more. Any questions? Just email our fundraising manager Chris at chris.elliott@hopestead.org.

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