ABOUT US
Make a Change is brought to you by a group of organisations who work together in the borough to help address the many complex issues faced by people who beg and sleep rough.
OUR PRIORITIES
ROUGH
SLEEPERS
Rough sleeping is a rising local and national problem and it’s easy to think that nothing is being done – but this is far from the truth.
STREET
BEGGING
Along with rough sleeping, Southend-on-Sea has also seen an increase in people undertaking street begging.
MYTHBUSTING
With so much in the press about begging and homelessness, it’s hard to tell the facts from fiction.
HOW TO HELP
GIVE TIME
Offer your time and expertise to organisations delivering help and support services in Southend.
DONATE
Make a positive difference by supporting one of Southend’s charities which help homeless people.
ALERT STREETLINK
If you see someone sleeping rough or street begging, alert Streetlink and help them get the help they need.
SERVICES & SUPPORT
HOUSING
SUPPORT
If you or someone you know is homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, there are several organisations that can offer help and advice.
MENTAL HEALTH
SUPPORT
People are often beg or sleep rough as a result of a number of issues, which can often include physical or mental health.
ADDICTION
SUPPORT
Although not everyone on the streets suffers from drug or alcohol addictions, this is often a common issue that requires professional help.
OUR PARTNERS
