Real Change is a fund for Rochdale that pays for items that local people need to end and prevent homelessness.

Donate and make a real change

Where does your money go?

All but 5% goes directly to people who are homeless via partner charities. In fact, if you select gift aid while donating we can even increase your donation!

Not a penny goes to salaries for running the campaign. This is because Real Change partners have committed the time and energy of their staff to help run the campaign for free.

95%

95% Goes to the individual

5%

5% covers the processing fee for the donation website, which also allows us to claim back gift aid

5%

+20% Is claimed back through gift aid (so long as you select that option when donating!)

  How will my donation be spent?

Your donation is combined with other donations into one central pot for everyone in Rochdale Borough. Local charities and organisations then work directly with individuals who are homeless, and apply for funds to pay for items they need. Money is transferred to the partner organisations to get where it is needed as quickly as possible, but is never given out as cash.

There are three types of application:

£20-100

(e.g. Education or training courses, essential household items, clothes for interviews)

If the request is for under £100, applications which meet the criteria are approved almost immediately.

This excludes cash, emergency accommodation, food or other items which are available for free elsewhere.

Over £100

(e.g. Deposit or rent, furnishings for a flat, or larger white goods such as a fridge or washing machine)

If the request is for over £100, the application must be agreed by an independent panel.

The Panel includes people with lived experience of homelessness alongside representatives of support groups and accomodation providers.

Donate and make a real change