There is not one of us here at the moment who isn’t just three paydays away from being homeless, and if we all realised that fragility, people might well be more inclined to help!
Every morning begins with a view…
For some, it’s sunlight through familiar curtains.
For many, it’s the ceiling of a familiar room that’s theirs.
But for too many people we meet, their morning view is far less comforting. It’s…
An unfamiliar sofa.
A damp tent.
A cold doorway they never chose.
We’re encouraging people to sponsor a Room With a View – and we invite you to be part of it.
Sponsor a Room → Give someone a safe place → Give them a view worth waking up to.
Your support doesn’t just provide shelter.
It provides dignity, warmth and possibility.
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Rough sleepers recorded in Rough Sleeper Snapshot 2026
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People died while homeless in the UK in 2024
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People are hidden homeless — sofa surfing or staying in makeshift or temporary places
What does the perfect room with a view look like?
A soft bed, a warm welcome, a moment to breathe, perhaps a horizon full of possibilities.
But for someone sleeping rough tonight, even a window can be a luxury. While their “view” may be the sunrise over a park or stars above a pavement, there are no walls for safety, there is no warmth to protect them and no door to lock out the fear.
Tonight, too many people will hunker down in unfamiliar temporary spaces, knowing that their view is cold, exposed, and unsafe.
But it doesn’t have to stay that way. By becoming a Room With A View sponsor, you can help someone move into a place of safety to recover, so they can rebuild their life and their future with a view of something better ahead.
What people say when we ask about rough sleeping
They often mention the weather — but that’s rarely what they remember most.
It’s the noise of passersby.
It’s the fear.
It’s rats scribbling about at three in the morning.
It’s the constant half‑sleep, half‑listening out for danger.
Because when you’re homeless, you never truly rest.
You survive.
Most people think a room is just four walls and a bed.
But when you’re homeless, it’s so much more. It’s…
An undisturbed night.
The security of a lockable door.
Clean, warm bedding that’s not damp.
A moment where your body finally stops bracing.
Space to think about tomorrow — not just tonight.
LIFE-CHANGING SPONSORSHIP
For £21 a month (the price of a takeaway pizza), you can provide a home, restore a heart and empower a mind – helping Alabaré to break the cycle of homelessness.
Every room you help fund directly supports people experiencing homelessness in our community. We believe everyone deserves a view of somewhere more than a bench, more than just surviving.
By sponsoring a room with a view, you will be joining our growing community and supporting a veteran, homeless adult, young person, or young parent and their baby in our service.
Frequently Asked Questions
In your welcome email, you will find a poster that you can proudly display somewhere should you wish. We will also update you regularly on how your support is changing the lives of homeless people in our care.
We don’t open the doors to our services to visitors because our priority is to protect our clients, and we respect the fact that it is their home. But we do invite supporters to events where you can hear our clients and colleagues talk about the difference your support makes. If you are interested in getting a closer look into our work, please contact us on 01722 344484.
Sponsorship is a £ 21-a-month regular donation. Your £21 a month sponsorship helps fund the support given to homeless and vulnerable people in our care in order for them to gain independence, gain employment, and move into their own accommodation.
Your money could be used to fund a variety of different things, including training (such as budgeting and finance courses), life essentials (such as toiletries and bedding) or support costs (the support Alabaré staff provide to our service users).
The total cost of providing a room, support and training to those in our care is much more than £21 a month, which is why we need a community working together to support those in need. We ask for £21 a month as this will really make a huge difference to the people in our homes.
Yes. By sponsoring a room, you are helping real homeless people who are living with us. As a care provider, we need to protect identities by changing names and sometimes by using photographic models. However, all their stories are genuine.
On average, our clients stay with us for between eight months and two years. We aim to ensure homeless people move into independent accommodation within two years, which allows someone else in need to take their place.
You can cancel your standing order at any time of your choice. If your circumstances change and you can no longer continue as a Room Sponsor, we would be grateful if you could call our supporter care team on 01722 344484 to let us know. And don’t worry; there are other ways to support us to help homeless people. Likewise, you can reinstate your Room Sponsorship at any time.
GET INVOLVED
Your support helps someone find safety, hope, and healing. Get involved with our work by fundraising, taking part in an event or volunteering your time.
Make a Donation
Not ready to become a room sponsor, please support us with a one-off donation so we can help more people break the cycle of homelessness and lead independent lives.
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Start Fundraising
Our fantastic supporters across the UK put on all kinds of activities, from quiz nights to raffles, auctions to walks and marathons, cycle rides and have even rowed across the Atlantic on our behalf. We’re keen to support you every step of the way.
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Become a Volunteer
We’re passionate about the difference we make to homelessness and are lucky to have a rich network of volunteers across all our services. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you.
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