All in a good cause

If your cursor is hovering over the ‘donate now’ button, here’s some information about Hact to persuade you to double click without further ado:

Hact according to… Hact

We improve the wellbeing and living conditions of poor and marginalised people, delivering lasting change with projects that harness the energy and enthusiasm of local people, housing providers and other organisations. We bring in the know-how and new resources to make things happen.

Hact fact

Hact is celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year. Sir Parker Morris (of space standard fame) founded the charity in 1960 with the aim of matching improvements in poorer people’s physical living standards with improved opportunities to live fulfilling lives. 

The kind of thing your sponsorship would help pay for

Homeshare is part of Hact’s age2age project and is so simple. Homeshare brings together older people with homes, and younger people who have experience of, or are at risk of homelessness. Hact’s aim is to transform the lives of people like Mel and Tony.

Mel is a 28-year-old, friendly and warm person. She works full time and wants to become more settled because her present accommodation is expensive and temporary. She’s a capable cook, and would be willing to help out with most household tasks. We’re trying to find an older person who would be willing to house her at a reduced rent, or even rent free.

Meanwhile Tony is 81 years old and lost his wife recently. The only surviving member of his family lives more than a hundred miles away, and all of his old mates have died. Tony is in good health and wants someone to talk to. He would like someone to move in who could help a little around his home.