Across Worcestershire, more people are facing homelessness, poverty, isolation and severe hardship during the winter months. Many people accessing Maggs are sleeping rough, sofa surfing, living in unsafe accommodation or struggling to afford food, heating and essentials. Winter increases risks to physical and mental health, while many people have nowhere safe or supportive to turn for warmth, advice, food, clothing or human connection.

Maggs provides practical frontline support for people experiencing homelessness and crisis across Worcestershire. Through our day centres, outreach services, community hubs and wellbeing support, we provide hot meals, warm clothing, showers, housing support, health access and compassionate human connection. Funding from the Christmas Challenge will help ensure people can access warmth, dignity, safety and support throughout the winter period.