EGG Charity Launches 2025 Christmas Appeal

Not everyone will wake up to warmth this Christmas

Christmas usually brings comfort, familiarity and the small rituals that make home feel safe. A warm drink in the morning, a cosy room, the feeling of being sheltered from the cold outside. Yet for many people across England, this season looks very different.

New findings from The Homelessness Monitor: England 2025, published by Crisis, reveal a stark reality. Nearly 300,000 families and individuals in England are now experiencing the worst forms of homelessness this Christmas. Behind this number are people waking up on streets, in temporary rooms, in unsafe accommodation or with no place to call home at all.

This is the cold truth many face, particularly as temperatures drop and nights grow longer. Winter brings risks that go far beyond discomfort. It means constant exposure to the cold, disrupted sleep, hunger and a daily fight simply to stay alive.

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Why this appeal matters

Manchester is a city full of kindness and community spirit, yet it is also a place where the impact of homelessness is deeply felt. People come to us who are sleeping rough, sofa surfing or at risk of losing their home with very little time to find support. Many are facing a Christmas without warmth, safety or a sense of belonging.

Our Christmas appeal helps provide exactly what is needed at the hardest time of year. With your support, we can offer:

Warm clothing that protects against freezing nights
Hot meals that bring comfort and dignity
Safe shelter and a place to rest
Long term support that helps people rebuild their lives

Every act of generosity creates a moment of warmth for someone who would otherwise go without.

The growing reality of homelessness in England

The data from Crisis makes it clear that homelessness continues to rise at an alarming rate. Nearly 300,000 people experiencing the most severe forms of homelessness [1] is a figure that should concern us all. Behind every number is a person navigating hardship and uncertainty.

How you can support the appeal

If you are able to donate, your contribution will go directly towards providing warmth, safety and essential support to people who need it most. Sharing the appeal online also helps spread awareness.

No one should be left in the cold at Christmas. With your help, we can bring warmth, comfort and hope to more people across Manchester.

Thank you for supporting EGG Charity and for standing with those who need it most this Christmas.

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Sources
[1] The Homelessness Monitor: England 2025. Crisis, 11 November 2025