Before a missed payment becomes an eviction...
We keep people safe and housed. 256 people lived in our housing schemes last year, and we supported 32 people to move back into independent tenancies after experiencing homelessness.
Our team delivered over 1,300 advice sessions and referrals for people facing housing insecurity and homelessness. In 33 of these cases, we were able to stop people from becoming homeless by preventing them from losing their home or finding suitable accommodation to see them through the next 6 months.
“It’s hard to explain the last 18 months. I was working and living in privately rented accommodation. I never expected to end up in a Women’s Service. There were times when I struggled, but Petrus’ Women’s Service never gave up on me. They stopped me from becoming homeless and on the streets and I’m very grateful for that. I don’t think that would have been safe, it’s not safe for anyone and I do feel sad when I see people struggling.” - Jenny
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Before an empty fridge becomes desperation...
Our Hub welcomed over 24,000 visits from people seeking help with housing, food, and wellbeing in 2024/25 .
In winter alone, we provided over 7,000 food interventions from hot meals to emergency parcels. These meals are more than just survival; they provide vital moments of connection and start conversations that lead to positive steps forward.
As costs continue to rise, we are finding more and more people are coming to us with support with food.
We receive no funding for the food we provide from our Hub, your donations make this happen.
Send food directly to our Hub through Give Today!
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Before cold turns into crisis...
Your donations can help us stop things snowballing out of control for vulnerable people this winter
£10 could provide a bundle of winter clothing essentials
£25 could fund a month’s worth of meals for a vulnerable person at our Hub
£60 could fund a Christmas Dinner in one of our housing projects
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Donations can also be made by cheque or bank transfer. Please email fundraising.petrus@petrus.org.uk if you would prefer to donate this way.
Ways to support us this winter
Organise your own fundraiser
Stopping the snowball can start with a simple fundraiser!
Whether it’s a bake sale, a Christmas Jumper Day, or a festive quiz with your team, every pound raised helps us step in before crisis hits. Together, we can provide hot meals, warm clothing, and vital support to people facing homelessness.
Explore our Top 5 Winter Fundraisers and choose your way to make a difference.
We’ll be with you every step of the way, with t-shirts, collection buckets, and all the info you need. Just email us at fundraising.petrus@petrus.org.uk and let us know what you’re planning.
This winter, your kindness can stop someone’s world from snowballing out of control.
Take on a run or challenge and help us end homelessness!
From 5k's to marathons to bungee jumping...if you're looking for a challenge for charity, we've got you!
As you’ll be joining us on our journey to end homelessness, we’ll be with you every step of the way, providing dedicated fundraising support to help you reach your goals. Let our team know what you’re up to here.
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Support Petrus with your workplace
Support Petrus with your workplace
We’d love to team up with your organisation to raise awareness and funds to support our work. Whether you're interested in donating, offering gifts in kind, or volunteering, there are easy and meaningful ways to get involved.
By partnering with us, your business will directly contribute to creating measurable social value , from improving wellbeing and reducing homelessness, to strengthening communities and supporting vulnerable people. Last year, our work generated over £15 million in social value , and every contribution helps us extend that impact even further.
Supporting us isn’t just good for the community , it’s good for your business too. Your involvement can help meet ESG goals, demonstrate social impact to stakeholders, and show your commitment to making a difference locally.
Come and meet us
Our doors are always open for local businesses who would like to find out more about how they can help! Come and see our facilities, hear from people who have accessed our services and find out more about the impact you could make with us.
Drop us an email to book a visit – fundraising.petrus@petrus.org.uk
Start a Pay-Day Pantry
Together with your colleagues, you can help us make sure vulnerable people have enough to eat this winter.
Set up a collection point in your office and gather store cupboard staples to fill up our food parcels. Send a gentle reminder to your colleagues around pay-day encourage them to buy something for the box and see your impact grow!
Make us your Charity of the Year
By choosing Petrus as your Charity of the Year, you are enabling your workforce, customers, and partners to become actively involved in our work and vision to end homelessness.
It's an opportunity to form a meaningful partnership and make a big impact through fundraising, volunteering and more!
If you’d like to discuss this with us, please email fundraising.petrus@petrus.org.uk
About the Hub
Open Monday to Saturday, our hub provides hot breakfasts, drinks, showering facilities, toiletries, sanitary products, laundry facilities and access to clean clothes, all completely free of charge for our service users.
In 2024/25 our Hub received over 24,000 visits from vulnerable people, provided over 16,500 meals or food interventions and gave out 1,569 warm clothing items.
The hub is also a place where people can access support such as welfare advice, employability skills, and food parcels.
Healthcare support is provided by Homeless Alliance Response Team nurses, and we also arrange access to dentists, alcohol and drug treatment and wellbeing activities.
Explore the full impact you're helping us make in our latest Impact Report.