Your support means we can provide advice and a place of welcome for people facing homelessness and poverty in Westminster.
Support us
Ways you can support us
There are many ways to support the work of the Cardinal Hume Centre.
Whether you donate, fundraise, volunteer or partner with us, your support helps ensure that young people and families in Westminster can get help when they need it.
Donate
A donation helps us provide practical advice and long-term support for people facing housing, financial and personal challenges.
Support from donors helps fund:
- Housing and benefits advice that helps prevent families from losing their homes
- Employment and learning programmes so people can gain skills, build confidence and get work
- Play and activities for children to learn and grow and support for their families
- Accredited immigration advice so families can access work and essential services
- Safe accommodation and guidance for young adults aged 16–25 rebuilding their lives
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Fundraise for us
Fundraising is a powerful way to support the Centre while bringing people together around a shared cause.
Supporters raise funds in many ways, including:
- Running or taking part in fitness challenge events
- Organising community or school fundraising
- Workplace fundraising activities
- Personal challenges and celebrations
Our team can provide guidance and materials to help you plan your fundraising.
Last year, for every £1 donated, 82p went towards service delivery
Corporate partnerships
Businesses can make a real difference to our capacity to support young people and families in Westminster.
Partnering with the Cardinal Hume Centre offers organisations the opportunity to support their local community while giving staff meaningful ways to get involved through volunteering, fundraising and skills-sharing.
Working together strengthens the Centre’s work while enabling businesses to make a positive contribution to communities in Westminster.
How corporate partnerships have made a difference
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30 corporate partners supported us last year
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90+ corporate volunteers gave their time and skills
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Corporates gave 350+ volunteer hours
Trusts and foundations
Partnership with trusts and foundations enables the Cardinal Hume Centre to sustain and develop vital services for young people, children and families in Westminster.
Our distinctive focus on supporting families and young adults facing homelessness and poverty means grants can have a lasting impact across generations.
We understand how important it is for trusts to find the right partners, and we work closely with funders to ensure their support delivers meaningful and measurable impact in the lives of the people we serve.
Volunteer
Volunteers play an important role at the Centre.
People volunteer their time and skills in many ways, including:
- Supporting activities for children like homework club and Saturday stay-and-play
- Using a professional skill to work with clients in the learning and employment team, like teaching English language (ESOL) or digital literacy
- Answering calls and greeting clients in our advice hub
- Working in our charity shop on Horseferry Road
To see current opportunities and apply, please visit our volunteering platform.
Your support in action
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Why support matters
People come to the Cardinal Hume Centre for many different reasons.
Some are worried about housing or finances. Others are rebuilding their lives after a difficult period or adjusting to life in a new country.
Change takes time. Building stability often means addressing several challenges at once.
With the support of our donors, volunteers and partners, the Cardinal Hume Centre can provide consistent, relationship-based support that helps people move forward and build more secure futures.
Stories from the Centre
Get in touch
If you would like to support the Cardinal Hume Centre or discuss partnership opportunities, please contact us.