Together, we can go the second mile.
Across the UK, thousands of people sleep without a roof, struggle in silence with their mental health, or fight addiction alone. We walk the second mile with them — and you can too.
- 271k+
- people homeless in the UK
- 1 in 4
- face mental ill-health each year
- 8%
- Is due to leaving prison, care, or armed forces.
Your donation.Real impact.Brighter futures.Thank you.
What we aim to achieve
Five ways we walk alongside people
Compassion-led, person-first support — practical help today and a path forward for tomorrow.
Shelter
A safe place to stay when there's nowhere else to turn.
Mental Health
Support and understanding, without judgement.
Addiction Support
Help to recover, rebuild and stay well.
Community
Because no one should face it alone.
Opportunities
A path to work, training and a brighter future.
Our story
Real people. Real change.
Second Mile was initiated to make a real difference within communities around the UK. A projected created to assure people working within to make the change, and donors, that each contribution is going to the right place, where it needs to be.
Read our story
Every donation makes a difference.
£25 funds a hot meal and a safe night. £50 goes towards providing essential hygiene kits. £200 helps someone into stable housing.