Rough sleeping has increased nationally by 165% since 2010. Most of us want to help, but don't always know the best way to do that. Our response is the Real Change Bedford Fund.

By donating to the Real Change Fund, your money will make a real change to the lives of rough sleepers. It will pay for items they need to get off the streets for good.

Real Change is a collaborative venture between homelessness services, Bedford Borough Council, Bedfordshire Police and Bedford BID. It is managed by the Bedford Homeless Partnership, and funds are administered and distributed by Community Voluntary Service Bedfordshire, a registered charity.

We want to end rough sleeping in Bedford Borough, and you can help us do that. For more information, and to find out about volunteering opportunities, please visit www.bedfordhomeless.org.uk.