Better Bankside tries to connect businesses and employees with the local agencies that provide services for homeless people. Leading homeless charity St Mungo’s says “giving money, food or clothing to people you see sleeping rough is a generous and compassionate gesture but can sustain people on the streets”. Organisations like St Mungo’s, the Robes Project, Gateway Foyer, The Manna Centre and Manor Place offer real change by supporting people off the streets for good.

We work with these local organisations through our Together at Christmas gift campaign, but ideally they need our support all year round. You can get involved by:

- Donating new or second hand clothing, toiletries or food. Everyday items like men’s jeans, trainers, underwear, socks, simple day-to-day toiletries and staple foodstuffs are usually in high demand. See organisations' websites for more information

- Volunteering your time. Look out for opportunities in our Vbrief and volunteering pages.

- Fundraising. Need a team project? Looking for a company charity? Why not think about raising money for a homeless agency working in our local community.

- Reporting a rough sleeper. The more eyes there are looking out for people sleeping rough the more likely they are to get help off the streets. Report a rough sleeper to St Mungo’s.

If someone sleeping rough is causing nuisance our wardens can help.

For further information about corporate responsibility contact Danielle Cohen: dc@betterbankside.co.uk or 020 7928 3998

Ever wondered what it’s like on the street? Read the story of Harvey, a man who was homeless in Southwark, here.