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About the 'Rucksack Appeal'
Chris Hill launched the Homeless Appeal in 2016 after witnessing the struggles of people living on the streets in London. The following year, he teamed up with Denise Mortimer to create the Back to Kindness Homeless Rucksack Appeal, supported by Paul Hayes and the Ministry of Sound. Thanks to their generosity, our volunteers gather at their venue to distribute rucksacks filled with essential supplies—like food, drinks, clothing, and sleeping bags—to those in need.
With over 150 volunteers, we’ve delivered more than 1,000 rucksacks and sleeping bags directly to people experiencing homelessness. We don’t just give supplies—we take time to listen and support, offering empathy and understanding throughout the difficult winter months.
You can help by:
- Joining us to support someone in need
- Raising awareness about homelessness in our community
- Packing your own rucksacks and helping hand them out on the day
- Showing people they are remembered and cared for
- Donating to our JustGiving appeal: every £50 packs one complete rucksack
You're welcome to pack and bring your own rucksacks, and the money raised through our JustGiving appeal will buy more for our volunteers to hand out. Each rucksack contains new essentials like a hat, gloves, scarf, thermals, a sleeping bag, toothbrush and toothpaste, and treats like chocolate and biscuits. After you register, we'll email you a guide to what to put in your rucksack.
Places are limited to 100 volunteers, so register early. On the day, arrive at Ministry of Sound nightclub between 9:30am and 10am and say you're with the Back to Kindness Rucksack Appeal. You can also drop off packed rucksacks or donated items at Ministry of Sound or at our Sidcup drop-off: Coleby Centre, 91 Station Road, Sidcup DA15 7DN. By registering below, you accept responsibility for yourself and everyone in your group while rucksacks are sorted and handed out on the day.
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