CONVERTED BUSES FOR HOMELESS
Buses 4 Homeless is a low cost holistic solution to homelessness. We refurbish decommissioned buses into spaces for Eating, Sleeping, Wellbeing and Learning in order to re-engage homeless people back into the community.
HOW ARE THE BUSES REFURBISHED?
WHO'S IT FOR?
DEMOGRAPHIC
✓ Homeless / Vulnerable People
✓ Predominantly 18-60 years old
✓ Initially London centric, then National / International.
THEIR PAINS
☓ On the Streets fending for themselves
☓ No-one to Care for / Help them
☓ No Skills to Help Cope
☓ Drugs & Alcohol for comfort
☓ Never ending downward spiral
THE SOLUTION
✓ Safe Roof over their heads
✓ Warm meals in their bellies
✓ Personal & Social development training to help overcome demons
✓ Teach Soft & Vocational skills
✓ Re-engage into the community
THE RESULTS
✓ Access to Fixed Housing
✓ Employment Opportunities
✓ Less Dependence on Welfare
✓ Greater Self-Confidence
✓ Become Leaders in Future Programmes
HOW DOES IT WORK?
IT'S A 3 MONTH INTENSIVE PROGRAMME TO:-
1) Help Identify and Overcome the issues that lead to them being homeless
2) Teach them Soft and Vocational skills
3) Engage them into Apprenticeships / Further Training
4) Help secure Employment / create Small Businesses
5) Re-engage them back into the community through housing, support and long term mentorship
WHO DO WE NEED?
Homelessness is a Community wide ISSUE, thus needs a Community wide SOLUTION.
We need to engage with as many stakeholders as possible.
Central Government
Local Government
Specific Boroughs
Local Enterprise Partnerships
Grants & Funding Orgs
Lords & Ladies
Big Businesses
Small Businesses
Press & Media
Other Charities
Celebrities
Metropolitan Police
Community Police
Army / Military
Church & Faith Groups
Crowd Funding
Specialist Trainers
Homeless People
WHY GET INVOLVED?
✓ Positive Brand Association
✓ Playing your part in the Community
✓ Positive Press & Media attention
✓ Logos on Website, Buses & Media
✓ Impact Investment / Sponsorship
✓ C.S.R Training Days
✓ Increase Staff Morale
✓ Train / Mentor a Veteran
✓ Employ a Veteran & give back
✓ Make a Fundamental Difference
HUGE THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED
“Please help us raise money to convert buses into sleeping,
eating and educational spaces for the homeless”
Dan Atkins (Founder)
Give one of the team a call on 020 7060 9410 or email partnerships@buses4homeless.org
Our mission is to provide 14,600 nights sleep a year in the warmth and comfort of Double Decker Buses.
Become a part of us by donating a little amount
Help us make a difference in the lives of people a little less fortunate. By supporting our cause we’ll be able to help provide 14,600 nights sleep for Londoners in need.
QUICK LINKS
CONTACT US
T. +44 (0) 20 7060 9410
E. help@buses4homeless.org
Buses4Homeless CIC
27 Old Gloucester Rd
London
WC1N 3AX
Registered Social Enterprise No. 11602587
