Street & shelter5 min read
How to help someone sleeping rough in London
What to say, what to offer, and who to call. A calm, practical guide for the moment you see someone on the street and want to do something useful.
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Practical guides for people who want to help, written plainly and sourced carefully. How to support someone sleeping rough, where to volunteer, what clean water really changes, and how to give with confidence.
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Volunteering4 min read
Volunteering in London: how to find a role that fits your life
From a single Saturday to a weekly shift, there is a way to give time that fits around work, study and family. Here is how to find it.
Clean water4 min read
Why clean water matters: what 2.1 billion people are still missing
Turning on a tap is so ordinary here that it is easy to forget how much depends on it. For one in four people in the world, safe water at home is still out of reach.
Clean water4 min read
Wells, boreholes and taps: how clean water projects actually work
Behind every photograph of a working tap is a series of decisions about geology, ownership and repair. Understanding them makes you a better donor.
Giving well4 min read
How to check a charity is legitimate in the UK before you give
Most appeals are genuine, but a few minutes of checking protects your money and helps good organisations stand out. Here is what to look for, including when you look at us.
Giving well3 min read
Gift Aid explained: how it works, and when it applies
Ticking one box can make a £10 donation worth £12.50 to a charity. Here is how Gift Aid works, who it is for, and why not every organisation can claim it.
Fundraising4 min read
Charity fundraising ideas that work: 40 ways to raise money together
The best fundraisers are the ones that suit the people doing them. Here are forty ideas, sorted by setting, and the practical rules worth knowing before you start.
Street & shelter3 min read
Where to donate winter coats and warm clothes in London
A good coat can change a winter. Here is how to make sure yours reaches someone who needs it, and what else is quietly in short supply.