Supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness 

We support charities who help people who are homeless, lack stable accommodation or are in insecure or vulnerable housing.

Below are some of the charities who have received one of our grants:

Catching Lives – Awarded £10,000 towards the salary costs of the Volunteer Coordinator 

Catching Lives is a day centre based in Canterbury, open 7 days a week to support people who are homeless and insecurely housed. It provides essential facilities (including food, showers, and laundry) alongside individual support to improve housing, health and social connection.

Georgia Jefferson, Fundraising Officer at Catching Lives says: “The Philip and Connie Phillips Foundation has made a vital contribution to our work by helping to fund the position of our Volunteer Co-Ordinator. This role is central to the success of our services as it oversees recruitment, training and ongoing support of the dedicated volunteers who play a crucial part in our organisation.”

Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter – Awarded £8,000 towards staff salaries for the winter shelter 

Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter was set up in 2013 with the aim of providing overnight accommodation, meals and support to the town’s local homeless community over the three coldest months of each winter.

Mandy Fuller, administrator at the charity says: “With the incredible support from funders and volunteers, many lives have been saved over the last 12 winters. Volunteers prepare and cook hot evening meals from local church buildings in the town, then overnight accommodation is provided from those same church buildings in a dormitory style arrangement. Homeless guests are also given advice and support throughout the three months the shelter is open, to enable them to obtain housing and a more secure future”.