This month we’d like to focus on a charity offering real and practical support for those facing homelessness. As the festive season gets truly underway and the elements continue to bring wind and torrential rain to to the UK it can be a particularly challenging time for those living on the streets. It can sometimes seem difficult to know the best way to offer practical help to those experiencing homelessness which is just where Only A Pavement Away comes in – with primary partners including Hilton and Greene King and Event Partners including The Caterer and Gov.UK Only a Pavement Away is surely one of the most established and well-connected homeless charities operating in the UK.
Founded and inspired by Greg & Gill Mangham in 2018 the charity was created to address the issue of homelessness at a time when the hospitality sector was struggling to employ enough engaged and motivated team members. The charity’s goal is to connect forward-thinking employers with people facing or experiencing homelessness. By offering clients long-term and stable employment opportunities this is truly life-changing work.
To get started employers can register to access a free jobs board to access a library of work-ready candidates as well as to advertise their own vacancies. A variety of fundraising and networking events are also available to attend and get involved throughout the year, upcoming events include the London Landmarks Half Marathon in April and Hiking Against Homelessness in June.
You can find out more about Only A Pavement Away here