The Big Give
We’re very excited to be taking part in this year’s Big Give #ChristmasChallenge! Our £10,000 match funding pot has been generously supported by our Pledger: The Valentine Charitable Trust, and Champion: Julia Rausing Trust. Both Pledger and Champion have committed £5,000, creating a £10,000 fundraising target to double your donations!
Supporting the Homeless since 1992 – Big Give https://donate.biggive.org/
We are reliant on donations and sponsors for our funding and the work of volunteers. We also welcome donations of clothes and other useful items. Please see below the different ways that you can support us and our work at Michaels House.
In person
Our office hours are between 8.30 and 4pm However, a member of staff is available at all times.
By post
Please send cheques (made payable to Michaels Ltd) to Michael House, 46 Grosvenor Gardens, Boscombe BH1 4HH
Legacies
Gifts in your will can make a real difference to those who find themselves in need of support at Michael House. If you would like further information please contact our Chief Executive or Chairman.
Donations
If you would like to discuss in more detail how your donation could make a HUGE difference to the people that we support, please contact us on 01202 393178 or email info@michaelhouse.co.uk.
To make a regular donation please download our Standing Order and Gift Aid Form and return it to us at Michael House, 46 Grosvenor Gardens, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4HH. Alternatively, you could scan a signed copy to info@michaelhouse.co.uk
You can make a single donation by text using your mobile phone through JustGiving, please text TOMH11 £2/£5/£10 to 70070 e.g. TOMH11 £5 and the money will come to us.
Sponsorship
Care and support for a homeless person for 1 month = £250.00
6 Months support = £1,500
Sponsorship of a bed for a year £3,000 (including priority referral of a resident, subject to available vacancy and normal house criteria.
Salary package for a member of staff £20,000
Volunteers
We welcome volunteers who have a skill or a passion that can be shared with our residents on a one-off or regular basis, from gardening, cooking, fishing and music to web design, creative writing and arts and crafts. If you would like to discuss your ideas please contact us on 01202 393178 or email mark.horsford@michaelhouse.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Please see a Charity Commission Overview for financial information about our charity.
Fundraising Regulator
“Michaels is proud to announce that it is now a registered member with the Fundraising Regulator (formerly the Fundraising Standards Board) We have registered voluntarily, to provide greater assurance to our supporters that we are fundraising in an honest, open, respectful, and accountable manner.”
You can find out more here: https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/
Mark Horsford, Chief Executive
Please see our fundraising promise.