Up to 300 people will sleep rough on the streets of London tonight, many of them skilled, intelligent and likable people, and many of whom want to work.

When we pass someone on the street, that person is someone no different to you or me, except they are currently in real crisis.

Homelessness begins when something bad happens and you don't have family or friends around to help. It could happen to any of us.

With support, people can and do leave homelessness behind - however, the current financial climate means fewer specialist workers and more people sleeping rough