Frequently asked questions

Help4Homeless is a youth-led community organisation based in Peterborough, UK. We provide wellbeing packs containing 10 essential items to people experiencing homelessness. Founded in 2025 by Tom Chalmers at age 17, we are committed to making a tangible difference in our community.

A wellbeing pack is a carefully assembled kit containing 10 essential items for people experiencing homelessness. Each pack includes items like soap, toothbrush and paste, deodorant, tissues, warm socks, gloves, a snack bar, water bottle, plasters, and a handwritten encouragement note. Every pack is assembled with care and dignity.

Approximately £5 donation funds one Winter Wellbeing Pack. We source items at the best prices to maximise the impact of every pound.

100% of your donation goes directly to purchasing materials for wellbeing packs. We source essential items at the best prices to maximise the impact of every pound. Once purchased, our volunteer team assembles the packs and distributes them directly to people experiencing homelessness in Peterborough.

We'd love to have you on our team! You can volunteer by helping assemble packs, distributing them across Peterborough, or supporting our events. No experience is needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to help. Visit our contact page or email us at hello@help4homeless.org.uk to get involved.

For press enquiries, interviews, or media requests, please email us at tom@help4homeless.co.uk. We're happy to provide statements, images, and information about our work. We also welcome speaking engagements and community talks.

We are currently working towards formal charity registration. In the meantime, we operate as a community organisation with full transparency about how donations are used. We are committed to meeting all the requirements for charity registration and are actively working towards this goal.

Absolutely! We work with local schools and businesses to raise funds and awareness. Our Schools Partnership Programme educates young people about homelessness, and our Corporate Partnership Programme helps businesses support our mission. Get in touch via our contact page to learn more.

We distribute wellbeing packs across Peterborough and surrounding areas. Our team of young volunteers works directly with people experiencing homelessness, ensuring packs reach those who need them most. We focus on local community impact and are committed to supporting people right here in Peterborough.

You can help by sharing our mission on social media, telling your friends and family about our work, or becoming a Young Change Maker ambassador. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, and Facebook to stay up to date and share our content. Every share helps us reach more people and make a bigger impact.