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We were deeply touched by the kindness and generosity shown to Faith In People by the Duchy of Lancaster.

We are incredibly grateful for the time taken to learn more about our work supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship in Westminster, and for the generous donation made in support of our charity.

For a small, volunteer-led charity like ours, support of this kind means a great deal. Beyond the donation itself, we especially appreciate the genuine interest, encouragement and recognition shown towards the work of our volunteers and the people we support each week.

It means a great deal to know that our work has been seen and valued.

Our sincere thanks for this wonderful support and generosity.

Every week, our volunteers give something incredibly valuable: their time. They turn up, help prepare and distribute food and drinks, sort essentials, offer a friendly face and make sure our outreach can continue for the people who rely on it.

Many also arrive carrying food and other donations of their own, generously contributing even more to what we are able to provide each week.

Faith In People is a small, volunteer-led charity, and quite simply, we could not do what we do without them. Their generosity, reliability and compassion are at the heart of every weekly outreach.

To every person who has given their time, brought something to share, helped behind the scenes or stood alongside us on the street: thank you.

Your kindness makes it possible for us to keep showing up, week after week, for people experiencing homelessness and hardship in Westminster.

If you'd like to help, here are the items that make the biggest difference in cold weather. Clean, good-condition donations are always appreciated.

Most needed right now

• Warm socks (new preferred)
• Gloves, hats, scarves
• Men's and women's coats / jackets
• Hoodies, jumpers, thermals
• Blankets and sleeping bags (good condition)
• Toiletries (travel-size is great)

Please avoid

• Used underwear or heavily worn items
• Broken zips, ripped seams, stained clothing
• Single shoes / incomplete pairs

If you're a local business, there are lots of simple ways to support our outreach — even small gestures can help us be more consistent week to week.

Ways to get involved

• Surplus food at the end of the day (sealed, or safely packaged)
• Hot drink supplies or cups for our street distributions
• Occasional storage space for sorted clothing and essentials
• Printing support (flyers, sign-up sheets, basic stationery)
• A team volunteering session as part of your community day
• Sharing our updates with your customers or team

What we can offer

• Clear coordination and pick-up/drop-off plans
• Photos and impact notes you can share internally (optional)
• A friendly, reliable point of contact

We set up a simple packing line: wrap, label by age range, and bundle with a card. Everything is practical, warm, and chosen with care.

• Warm socks, gloves, hats
• Toiletries and essentials
• Small comfort items (snacks, hot drink sachets)