Whether you're looking for ideas, inspiration or support, our fundraising pack has everything you need to begin fundraising.
Fundraise
Get Involved
Organise your own event
Do your own thing
We're always impressed by the inventive ideas you come up with to raise funds for Simon on the Streets. There are so many ways that you can fundraise and encourage friends and family to dig deep to help those experiencing homelessness in West Yorkshire.
Do your own thing
At school or university
Fundraise at your school or university
Whether you want to fundraise as a class, a group or as part of your society, there are plenty of ways to support Simon on the Streets at your school or university.
Fundraise at school or university
At work
Get your colleagues together and fundraise at work
Fundraising at work is a great way to have fun with colleagues while raising vital funds to help some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Fundraise at work
At places of worship
Fundraise at your place of worship
We work with religious organisations of all faiths in their fundraising efforts for rough sleepers across West Yorkshire. We are always looking to expand our links with faith-based communities and would love to hear from you.
Fundraise at your place of worship
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How much can you raise?
If you donate...
£15today
provides a cup of tea and a sandwich to engage a rough sleeper.
can provide hot drinks for 40 people who are homeless or vulnerably housed on our weekly soup run.
could give someone a phone with credit, to help us stay in contact with them and remind them of their appointments.
could pay travel costs for a homeless person to attend a flat viewing or benefits appointment with our outreach worker.
£25 could provide someone with one-hour support with our outreach worker to access a service for the first time.
could support a two-hour outreach session on the streets, providing emotional and practical support to rough sleepers.
provides a day's one-to-one support to an entrenched rough sleeper, to help them begin to turn their lives around.
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What's your reason?
Fundraise in memory
Fundraising in memory of someone is a wonderful way to honour the memory of a loved one while making an important contribution.
Push your boundaries
Whatever the challenge, fundraising can be a great way to raise money for rough sleepers while challenging yourself to do something you've never done before.
Fundraise in celebration
Dedicating a special occasion, like a birthday or wedding, to fundraise for us is a great way for a lot of people to make a big impact.
How we spend your money
As an independent, local charity we need to raise all our funds. Your donations fund the support we give to the homeless and vulnerable.
Direct support with the homeless
75%
Operational costs
25%
Gift Aid
Make your money go further
Gift aid your donation to help even more people on the streets - at no extra cost to you. Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows charities to reclaim the tax that has already been paid on donations from UK taxpayers. If you choose to Gift Aid, the government will add an extra 25p to every £1 you give to Simon on the Streets.
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How do I send my donation
There are many ways to give to Simon on the Streets, including online, by phone or by cheque. For more information please get in touch with us.
Can I donate material goods?
As a charity, our core mission is to support our service users by providing emotional, personal support which is done through building relationships and trust rather than the giving of material items.
We do not hand out such items to our service users on the basis that we cannot guarantee to fulfill their requirements next time they request such items from our outreach support workers. This then in turn can damage the trusting relationship we try to build which can hinder our goal of helping people with unmet complex needs achieve long-term and sustainable progress.
Occasionally we request specific items, details of which will be posted on this page. If you're looking to donate material or food items, we recommend contacting St Anne's Resource Centre on 0113 243 1894.
How do I make a regular donation?
You can set up a standing order with your bank, simply fill in our direct debit form which can be found on our Ways to Give page. Or you can set up monthly payments through Just Giving. If you have any questions simply contact us.
Other ways you can get involved
Fundraise
As an independent charity we need to raise all our own funds. Your support really does make all the difference and allows us to continue to provide support to some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
Become a corporate partner
At Simon on the Streets we are proud to have a broad base of support from Yorkshire’s corporate and business community. We work hard to develop our relationships with our supporters towards long term, sustainable and positive relationships.
Attend an event
Help us end homelessness. Join an event and fundraise to support our work in West Yorkshire.