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Help someone leave homelessness

You fund training for a homeless person. We support them through training and into work.

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Change someone’s life
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250,000+ people in the UK are homeless.
And you can change this.

9 in 10 people experiencing homelessness live in homeless hostels and other temporary accommodation.

Help fund someone's employment training on Beam, and we'll help them get a skilled job and leave homelessness for good.

Meet our members

(the amazing people we support)
Hana
> 50% FUNDED!
Hana
TARGET CAREER: BEAUTICIAN
I spent most of my life working in East Africa where I was very happy, but circumstances beyond m...
88%
£3,227
raised
£3,630
target
Read Hana's story
Javad
> 50% FUNDED!
Javad
TARGET CAREER: DIGGER OPERATOR
People can have negative ideas about someone who is homeless. To them I'd say - the worth of a pe...
70%
£3,065
raised
£4,324
target
Read Javad's story
Regina
NEW MEMBER!
Regina
TARGET CAREER: DENTAL NURSE
I’m so excited about starting my career as a dental nurse! Lots of my family members are nurses s...
29%
£1,162
raised
£3,920
target
Read Regina's story
Decoda
> 50% FUNDED!
Decoda
TARGET CAREER: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Having somebody there to talk to and to support you - it can change your whole perspective. I’ve ...
90%
£4,409
raised
£4,880
target
Read Decoda's story
David
> 50% FUNDED!
David
TARGET CAREER: CARPENTER
I have some big dreams for the future! I want to improve my skills, get the best job I can, and e...
62%
£2,218
raised
£3,560
target
Read David's story

How it works

1
Charities suggest members
Each person on Beam is recommended by a respected homeless charity.
St Mungos
Thamesreach
Kairos
SHP
2
Members plan career
Beam helps member to plan career around their unique strengths.
Joe and Seb
3
You fund the training
Fund one person's training or split your donation equally.
Progress4
4
Share the journey
Beam supports each member into work and updates you on their progress.
Pat
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Join our community of supporters

(the amazing people who support our members)
5,767
donations
£161,659
raised
1,875
supporters
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Helping people like Davina

TARGET CAREER: ACCOUNTANT
Davina Read Davina's story
"My campaign got funded in 9 days. I felt like there are people out there that I don’t even know that are willing to support me, so it makes me feel great."
TARGET CAREER: HANDYMAN
William Read William's story
"I’m absolutely overwhelmed with the number of people who supported my Beam campaign. The messages were amazing."
TARGET CAREER: GAS SAFETY ENGINEER
Terry Read Terry's story
"I’m finally getting my drive back and moving forward with things after all these years."

Supported by

Mayor of London
90%
The Mayor of London and others fund most of Beam's own costs so a huge 90% of your donation is spent on members.
Members

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