If you or someone you know is facing homelessness please call NHDC on
01462 474000 or
0300 777 4125 (out of hours)
State you want to make a telephone referral.
Alternatively scroll down this page & click Contact StreetLink.
Helping Herts Homeless is a registered charity
We are run entirely by volunteers and focus on addressing the problems of homelessness in Hertfordshire.
We raise money through the efforts of our fundraising team along with donations from individuals, businesses and other organisations. We act as a hub linking to & supporting other charities and organisations who are directly involved in alleviating homelessness across the county. We own The Sanctuary building in Hitchin which is managed by One YMCA who provide accommodation and support services to their service users. Our aim is to raise money and awareness of homelessness providing targeted support where it is needed.
SEEN SOMEONE SLEEPING ROUGH?
StreetLink connects individuals experiencing homelessness and requiring urgent support, with local services.
Use the StreetLink app to tell services where you have seen someone sleeping rough so they can get the help they need.
Follow the links to our social media or click on the newsletters below to get the latest updates on our activities.
Contact us if you have ideas or would like to support us.
What We Do
Providing targeted support to improve the lives of homeless people
Donate
Help make a difference by making a donation, however big or small
Volunteer
Do you have specific skills/experience or just want to lend a hand?
Fundraising
If you’ve got a fundraising idea or want to join one of our events
Partnerships
We are fortunate to have some wonderful partners – will you join us?
Events
Show your support by coming to one of our events
Latest News
Organising a fundraiser event?
We’d love to promote it
Connect with Helping Herts Homeless
At our 30th AGM last night, Councillor Val Bryant, Leader of NHDC presented Trustee Peter Warren with a North Herts Sanctuary painting by Kim Raymont in recognition for 25 years service. Peter was named a Lifetime Honorary President as he steps down from his Trustee role. Thank you Peter for all you have done to support local homeless people.
Winners! We are delighted to be judged winners of the charity category of Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival 2025 for our Nightingale Tree. We took on the hostel on Nightingale Rd in 1999 and have been providing accommodation for single homeless people ever since. Thank you to our talented volunteers who hand made all the decorations and support us all year round.
We are delighted to announce we were awarded first prize 🏆 for the charity category at the fabulous Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival! Thanks to our brilliant volunteers who spent time hand making all our decorations and to the judges for recognising their talent! We will share some more photos of the tree.
We think we must have had the youngest fundraiser in town this morning! This little one popped down to hear the Hitchin Allstar Choir sing with her family. Please consider supporting local homeless people. You can use the link below, thank you and and Happy Christmas. 🤗 https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QR56P0W8