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“You saved my life” - Sarah's story
Years of domestic abuse had left Sarah with deep emotional trauma

02 September, 2026

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Features | Other | Media coverage

Getting people off the streets is only the beginning
Our response to Andy Burnham's plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas

19 August, 2026

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Fundraising

Make a difference this Summer
Simple fundraising ideas for the Summer holidays

07 August, 2026

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Features | Other | Support

How to look after your mental health during a heatwave

06 August, 2026

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Features | Other | Support

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping
We think it's achievable and are ready to do our part

20 July, 2026

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Features | Fundraising

Sam's family are fundraising in his memory
Sam Thomas had big plans for the future. He wanted to build something of his own but was passionate about helping other people too.

07 July, 2026

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Features | Support

Marc's story: “My Porchlight workers are fantastic”
From sleeping in a car to a home of his own

07 July, 2026

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Steven's story: from living in a caravan to supported housing
He was 80 years old and had no support network

02 July, 2026

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Features | Fundraising | Support

Martin's story: “Porchlight let me know I had worth, even when I didn’t believe it myself”
He says he was treated like a human and not a figure on a spreadsheet

02 July, 2026

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