Supporters
Stevenage Haven originated in the early 1990's as
an initiative of local churches in and around Stevenage. We now receive
support from many individuals and a wide range of organisations
including churches and church related organisations, schools, clubs and
societies, local businesses and companies. We also receive grants from a number of charitable trusts and funds who generously support our projects in response to specific requests. The picture shows representatives from the Thomas Alleyne School delivering gifts for residents collected across the school at Christmas.
Stevenage Haven's continued success is dependant on the ongoing support of individuals and organisations within the community. If you haven't read our Supporters Newsletter there's a copy which can be downloaded or viewed below. We need your support.
If you're representing a Company
There are a number of ways companies can become involved in helping homeless men and women. Here's how!
Do You Take Part in Sponsored Fundraising Events?
If you take part in sponsored fundraising events then please click opn the Virgin Money Giving picture for more information and how to set up a fundraising page.
Donating Goods
We always need towels, pillows, bedding, general kitchen equipment, video's, DVD's, books, mugs, shaving foam, pants and socks (male), garden and house plants, washing powder, tinned food, tea/coffee, and dried goods. An up to date list of items we need can be found by clicking here. We can arrange to collect donations if you are unable to deliver them. Please always ring 01438 354884 before delivering to ensure we are able to accept your donation at Stevenage Haven, 5 Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3LJ.
Donating Money
Stevenage Haven always needs money. Donations allow us to develop, expand and provide our services. For example our Resettlement fund helps clients who have got their own home settle in, by supplying a "Moving-In" package, a basic supply of essential items. To make a Single or Regular donation click on virgin money giving. Alternatively you can print the two donation sheets provided below, fill in the relevant sections, and then return to: Stevenage Haven, Chris Foster House, 5 Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage, SG1 3LJ. The form includes a Gift Aid declaration which, if you are a UK taxpayer, allows us to reclaim from the Inland Revenue 28p for every £1 you donate. Donations may be made by cheque, Standing Order, Direct Debit or Credit Card.
Do you use a Credit Card?
If you switch to the Virgin Charity Credit Card then you raise either 80p or £1 for your chosen charity for every £100 you spend on the Virgin Charity Credit Card. To raise £1 per £100 the donation includes Gift Aid which requires that you are a UK taxpayer. The Virgin Charity Credit Card can be applied for on line and Virgin Money aim to provide an immediate decision and for successful applications the card takes about 7 - 10 working days to be arrive. Users of the card also receive a discount across the Virgin Group of companies and beyond. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Virgin Money customer helpline on 0800 015 0306. Lines are open 24/7 all year round.
Are you an Internet User? Do you Shop On Line? 
Stevenage Haven have teamed up with easyfundraising who provide a great new way for you to raise funds for Stevenage Haven if you shop online AT NO COST TO YOU!!! .
The way it works is simple. Firstly logon to the easyfundraising site - http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/uk/stevenagehaven. Then when you use any of the 2000+ retailer links provided, Stevenage Haven receives a commission from each purchase you make - anything from 0.5% right up to 15% - depending on which retailer you select and what you buy.
You can book holidays or flights, make DIY purchases, buy books, CDs, DVDs, gifts or flowers and many of the biggest high-street stores are participating including M&S, Boots, John Lewis and Argos. There's an extensive clothing section, sports & outdoors, broadband, insurance, motoring, mobile phones, electrical and lots more. You can also raise funds making business purchases such as computer equipment from DELL, PC World, Apple or HP and stationary from Staples, Viking or Euroffice. Over 2000 of the UK's best-known retailers are participating.
Best of all it doesn't cost you a penny extra to raise funds in this way - you still pay exactly the same prices as if you visited the retailer's online store directly! In fact, as many retailers give extra discounts, special offers and even exclusive eCoupon codes when you 'shop-through' the easyfundraising site first, you can even SHOP FOR LESS and SAVE MONEY.
All you need to do is visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/uk/stevenagehaven and register selecting Stevenage Haven as the organisation you wish to support (registration is FREE). You will be raising funds for us whilst making purchases you would make anyway.
Are you an Internet User? Do you Search the Web?
Do you use ink jet or laser cartridges or have old mobile phones? Why not RECYCLE?
You can recycle ink jet cartridges, laser toner cartridges or mobile phones and raise money for Stevenage Haven. We have teamed up with Reclaim-it who will recycle these items and provide Stevenage Haven with a small donation which depends on the item recycled. CLICK HERE for more information.
Do you have a car to dispose of? Why not RECYCLE with GIVEACAR?
Working in conjunction with a nationwide salvage operator Giveacar is able to collect any car or vehicle from anywhere in the UK, at no cost to you. Giveacar also cares for the environment, and cars that are not auctionable are de-polluted, recycled and disposed of in accordance with DVLA and Environmental Agency guidelines. A minimum of 85% of the weight of your car is recycled, and each car raises an average of £80 for charity. This month, generous donations of unwanted cars from the public will raise over £30,000 for registered charities in the UK. CLICK HERE for more information or click on the GIVEACAR logo to go to their website.
Volunteering at the Haven
Stevenage Haven needs more volunteers. In particular we need:
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Evening Shift Volunteers
to befriend, listen and support homeless people
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Lunch Time Volunteers
to help prepare Lunch and to befriend clients.
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Fundraising Volunteers
to help us raise money and awareness of homelessness
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Specialist Volunteers
- We are always looking for people with specific skills or experiences to help us widen the services and activities at Chris Foster House.
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Drivers -
Could you spare an hour or so on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening around 6pm to pick up food from Marks & Spencer and deliver to Stevenage Haven.
All volunteers are supported, receive training and have their contribution valued. Please note that since all of our volunteers have to have a CRB check and interview we generally can't accept volunteers who only want to volunteer for one or two days over Christmas.
Click here for more information on volunteering