Changing Lives is proud to once again be part of the British Airways Better World Community Fund, with a powerful new campaign launched in response to the UK’s growing homelessness crisis.
The charity has set it’s target at £12,000 and will receive the same in match funding from British Airways. With just 41 days to raise £12,000 from public donations, Changing Lives is urging supporters to act fast and give what they can to help people facing the most extreme hardship.
“We are seeing an unprecedented rise in the number of people who are becoming homeless – many for the first time in their lives,” said Abby Christie, Senior Fundraising Manager at Changing Lives. “People are being evicted, priced out, and pushed to the brink by soaring living costs. For the people we support, this funding could be lifesaving.”
In 2024, around 345,000 people in the UK experienced homelessness – a 20% rise on the previous year. Among them were over 118,000 young people, with new figures revealing that one child becomes homeless every four minutes.
This emergency appeal will enable Changing Lives to:
- Expand emergency accommodation for people with nowhere to go
- Support outreach teams working with people sleeping rough
- Provide food parcels, hygiene kits, and warm clothing
- Fund essential travel for people to access accommodation, work, school, or support services
"We are seeing an unprecedented rise in the number of people who are becoming homeless – many for the first time in their lives"
All donations made through the campaign page will be matched £1 for £1 by British Airways, effectively doubling the impact of every gift.
“We need the public’s help now more than ever,” said Christie. “Our services are already stretched. This funding would help us reach more people, more quickly, with the practical support they need to survive and rebuild.”
Changing Lives is calling on individuals, businesses, and communities to get behind the campaign and help tackle homelessness head-on. To support the appeal and have your donation doubled, visit the campaign page here.
