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Help a homeless person for the long‑term

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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320,000 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)
Martin
ALMOST THERE!
Martin
CAREER GOAL: SUPPORT WORKER
I've been homeless three times in my life. I've slept in my car, a dilapidated caravan, even a ha...
93%
£2,856
raised
£3,053
target
Read Martin's story
Melissa
NEW MEMBER!
Melissa
CAREER GOAL: PATTERN CUTTER
I had my first job in fashion at 11 years old. My father took me out of school in Turkey and I st...
47%
£1,088
raised
£2,283
target
Read Melissa's story
Tommy
NEW MEMBER!
Tommy
CAREER GOAL: SMART HOME TECHNICIAN
I have never been in this situation before. All I want is to continue with my normal life and bui...
7%
£315
raised
£4,432
target
Read Tommy's story
Susana
ALMOST THERE!
Susana
CAREER GOAL: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
The biggest motivation I have is my kids. Even when I’m low, I know that I have to do right by th...
87%
£5,802
raised
£6,600
target
Read Susana's story

How it works

1
Charities suggest members
Each person on Beam is recommended by a respected homeless charity.
Charities
St Mungos
Thamesreach
Kairos
Shelter
2
Members plan career
Beam helps the member to plan their career around their unique strengths.
Joe and Seb
3
You fund the training
Fund one person's training or split your donation equally.
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)
2,681
supporters
£248,710
raised
9,425
donations
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Helping people like Davina

CAREER GOAL: ACCOUNTANT
Davina
"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."
CAREER GOAL: HANDYMAN
William
"I’m absolutely overwhelmed with the number of people who supported my Beam campaign. The messages were amazing."
CAREER GOAL: GAS SAFETY ENGINEER
Terry
"I’m finally getting my drive back and moving forward with things after all these years."
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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.

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