Why give to the Society of St James?
The Society of St James exists to end homelessness in Hampshire, person by person. We need your help to continue and grow the work we do.
Be part of the solution of ending homelessness in Hampshire, by donating to the Society of St James.
One-off Donation
Donations are essential to the work we do at SSJ to end homelessness across Hampshire. We provide bespoke services and support to the people who access our services.
Regular Giving
Regular giving provides a vital and steady income stream. By setting up a form of regular giving to the Society of St James you are supporting us to deliver essential services effectively and helping us to end homelessness across Hampshire, person, by person. Having regular monthly or annual donations allows us to budget for long-term projects, such as our SSJ Academy that provides routes into employment for people with a history of homelessness.
This stability reduces reliance on unpredictable grant funding and allows us to focus on our core mission. As a regular donor, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that every penny you give to SSJ is used to enhance our service provision.
SSJ is very proud that 98% of all income is spent on frontline services.
Easy Ways to Give Regularly
Direct Debit: Set up regular, automatic donations through direct debit. For more information on direct debit payments, please contact fundraising@ssj.org.uk
Online Giving: Use our simple and secure Just Giving link where you can make one-time or recurring donations online.
Give As You Live and Easy Fundraising: Shop at 4,200+ retailers and raise vital donations every time you shop.
Payroll Giving: Payroll Giving is an easy and effective way to support us to end homelessness by donating directly from your salary or pension. As an added bonus, Payroll Giving is tax free way of giving to a charity.
- Payroll Giving is the easiest way to make a regular tax-free donation to a charity you’d like to support.
- Donations are taken each month from your salary, before tax but after national insurance, which means more money goes to charity.
- Find out more about Payroll Giving.
Don't forget to Gift Aid
For every £1.00 donated, Gift Aid enables us to claim an extra 25p.
Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that allows charities to reclaim the basic rate of income tax on eligible donations made by UK taxpayers. When you donate to a charity and choose to add Gift Aid, the charity can reclaim the basic rate of income tax on your donation from the government.
This effectively increases the value of your donation at no extra cost to you.
To be eligible for Gift Aid, you must be a UK taxpayer who has paid enough Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax to cover the amount the charity reclaims.
Our Promise
98% of all income is spent on frontline services. SSJ is a well-established charity with a strong reputation for responsible financial management. Your donation will be invested carefully to ensure its impact is felt where it is most needed. Our funding model goes beyond traditional donations, incorporating reliable sources like local authority contracts, affordable rental income, strategic partnerships, and carefully managed grant opportunities. This diversification provides a strong and resilient foundation for our vital work. Public and earned income allow us to plan for the long term, whilst your donations offer the flexibility to address unforeseen needs and support innovative programmes. Although we cannot guarantee your donation will be spent on the specific items or services outlined above, we can guarantee your donation will be used wherever it is needed most to help our work all year round with people facing homelessness.
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One off donation
£12 could go towards providing essential items like toiletries, towels and a change of clothes for someone moving from rough sleeping into a hostel.
£25 could go towards providing a bus ticket and interview attire for someone to attend a job interview, giving them the opportunity to secure employment and rebuild their life.
Just £20
a month could help us provide a wide variety of activities, accredited courses and volunteering opportunities so that people can explore their strengths. This is vital to helping secure a route into employment, and ultimately in sustaining a tenancy.
Just £50
a month could go towards helping someone furnish and decorate their first ever home. Giving people this choice is central to recovering from years of trauma and essential to building the stability necessary to sustain a tenancy.
Just £100
a month could go towards providing ongoing support to someone seeking a safe and secure privately rented home, including assistance with finding a reputable landlord, navigating tenancy agreements, and setting up essential utilities.