Response to the cost of living crisis
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, many of the people we serve are facing increasingly impossible choices, between food, heating, and basic essentials. AMURT UK is responding with practical, compassionate support that goes beyond meals.
In addition to serving hot, nutritious food every week, we’ve created a specialist team of trained volunteers to provide a signposting service at our meal distributions. This service connects individuals to further support with benefits, housing, healthcare, immigration, and legal advice, ensuring that no one feels alone in navigating complex systems.
In 2024 we held 156 signposting sessions, assisting 167 individuals – a vital lifeline for those navigating extreme hardship.
We also collaborate closely with two specialist health centres, Greenhouse GP Surgery and Health E1, which provide medical care for the homeless and vulnerable, as well as support with housing and benefits.
For those sleeping rough or struggling to heat their homes, the winter months are especially brutal. In response, we’ve distributed vital cold-weather gear to help people stay safe and warm. In 2024, we provided:
- * 151 warm coats
- * 579 thermal hats, gloves, and socks
- * 90 high-quality sleeping bags
- Thanks to the generosity of Wrap-Up London and other partners, these essential items reached those most at risk of hypothermia and exposure.
At AMURT UK, we believe that meeting immediate needs must be paired with longer-term support, dignity, and human connection. Together, we’re building a stronger safety net – one warm meal, one conversation, one act of kindness at a time.
