*Name has been changed. Floyd is portrayed by an actor.
Two winters: Help restore hope
Winter is an especially hard time to be homeless
”After I lost pretty much everything, I was homeless. I was in a tent in Fishbourne and before that I was on the street around Chichester with a sleeping bag.
When it rained I'd shelter in the multi-storey car park. I'd wake with chest pains from the petrol fumes.
Floyd*Supported by Stonepillow
”I used the hub daily. For a place to get warm, somewhere to eat and somewhere to shower, that was so important. I used the washing machine for my clothes.
The hub was so vital as somewhere to go, staff were welcoming and provided me with support at a time when I was at my most vulnerable.
You can make the difference
People like Floyd* are trying to survive on the streets, unseen, unheard and alone.
Our hubs are a lifeline for homeless people facing extreme hardship every day. More than just a warm place to be, they offer dignity, safety and connection.
More than anything, they help restore hope for the future.
725 people on the streets of Chichester and Arun found support at Stonepillow’s day hubs last year.
Your donation, whatever the size, can help make this winter different for them.
You can also donate by cheque payable to Stonepillow. Post to Stonepillow, 39 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1DP.
Contact fundraising@stonepillow.org.uk if you prefer another way to donate.
Total raised so far
Donations: £28,091
Target: £40,000
105
Number of donations
Last updated: 15 December 2025
Stonepillow's Day Hubs offer a lifeline for people facing extreme hardship
At the hubs you can get clean and warm, have food and wash and dry your clothes.
Simple things that are out of reach on the streets, like charging a phone, using a computer, getting a haircut or having access to a doctor are made possible through the hubs.
And it’s here that our support team can help empower people to restore their lives.
