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Fundraise for us

Your support enables us to continue making a difference to over 10,000 young people, children, and families in Sussex and Surrey every year.

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Our mission is to end youth homelessness but we cannot do it alone. By taking part in an event and fundraising for us, you will help change lives in your local community.

So, will you join us and make a change that will be good for you and change the future for others?

Take part and change lives

Whether it's running, jogging, walking, climbing, jumping or baking, by taking part in an event will help create a better life for young homeless people.

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Inspire Me

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Sleep Easy

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Mapalo's story

At 19, student Mapalo Bray faced homelessness, until we stepped in. Your gifts help people like Mapalo turn their life around, and to build a more positive future.

Read more about our inspirational young people

We provide a home, support, and care to over 10,000 vulnerable, young people a year. We help them develop the skills they need to live independently, to thrive. By supporting us, you can too.

Image of Leo smiling with his arms crossed, wearing a beige jumper

Leo’s story

An incident at home led to a relationship breakdown between 17 year old Leo and his mum. His mum reached out for help from our Family Mediation Service as she was close to evicting him.
Emi, e-wellbeing Youth Mental Health champion smiling, waring a denim jacket and white t-shirt

Emi’s story

Emi is one of our e-wellbeing Youth Researchers. After experiencing her own mental health struggles at a young age, Emi was determined to help other young people like herself.
A young man Liam, stood outside wearing a white t-shirt

Liam’s story

After a confusing period of time, Liam was made to leave his mum’s house and ended up living in an airport for two months. Eventually, Liam was given a home in our supported accommodation and began to rebuild a stable life.
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