We depend on the generosity of members of the public, organisations, businesses and grant donors to make sure we can continue to offer the range of services and support on offer at DP. Can you help us?

Financial Help

Financial Donation

The Cooperative Bank
Credit: The Destitution Project
Bank Sort Code: 08 92 99
Bank Account Number: 67225161

You can also donate via CAF (Charities Aid Foundation), just click here>

£20 helps us to feed one destitute person for a week.

£50 helps us to feed a destitute family for a week.

Thank you for your kindness.

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CAF Donate:

Use CAF Donate to send in your donation to the Destitution Project

It's simple to make a donation to the Destitution Project (DP) via the CAF Donate link here on our website>.

CAF is a registered charity (# 268369) which helps us by processing your donation to DP and ensuring that we receive your money quickly and efficiently.

You can make a one-off donation or you can use CAF Donate to set up a regular donation to us.

They can also deal with Gift Aid if you choose to include this option when donating to us.

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Sponsor a Destitute Asylum Seeker Scheme

Dear Friends, As you may be aware, the Destitution Project provides casework services and a Drop-in Centre for Asylum Seekers and Refugees, known collectively as our service users. The Drop-In takes place on Wednesdays at the Victoria Hall in Bolton.

Some of our service users are classified as destitute because they have No Recourse to Public Funding (NRPF). On a weekly basis we give them a food parcel and other essentials such as toiletries for as long as they remain destitute.

If you are able and willing to start supporting one of our destitute clients during this exceptionally difficult period and for as many weeks/months as you choose to provide for, then please:

1. Download and complete the Standing Order form >> Adobe PDF version | Microsoft Word version
2. set up the Standing Order up with your own bank; then
3. send us a copy of your completed form to Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or post it to: Destitution Project, Victoria Hall, Knowsley Street, Bolton, BL1 2AS.

In addition, if you are a regular tax-payer then you could consider offering us Gift Aid (Adobe PDF version | Microsoft Word version ) at no extra cost to yourself, which would increase your contribution by a further 25%; a form is provided here for you to complete for that purpose and then email or post it to the address given in 3) above.

If for some reason you cannot help on this occasion then please pass this message and the attachments on to someone you know who might be able to help. In any event thank you for reading this and keeping us in your thoughts at this difficult time.

David Tomlinson - Chairman of the Trustees

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Easyfundraising:

Did you know we can support our Project by raising money every time we shop online? Support that means we can buy essentials like food, basic toiletries and hygiene products- and it doesn’t cost us a penny!

We’re using easyfundraising, a free fundraising platform that allows us to earn money when we shop online. easyfundraising works with over 7,500 online retailers, everyone from Tesco, eBay, Sports Direct, M&S, Boots, Just Eat, Booking.com, and everything in between.

Once signed up all you need to do is start your shopping journey at the easyfundraising website, use the browser extension or app (information will be provided when you register) and the retailer you shop with will send us a free donation based on how much you spend.

With the cost of living impacting everyone, this isn’t about asking you to spend more, but to make you aware that if you are making an on-line purchase anyway that by using easyfundraising you can give to us at the same time and at no additional cost to you.

So please support us if you can by registering yourself today at http://efraising.org/va77kfRjYX it only takes 2 minutes and all you need is your email address.

Please also share with your friends and family if they would also like to help – the more the better to raise much needed funds!

Food & Clothing Help

Food Donations

To all our friends without whose help our service users would have an even tougher time, we give a big “thank you.”

If you would like to donate food items to DP (Destitution Project), these are the items we would most like:

• Cartons of Concentrated Fruit Juice (Apple or Orange)
• 1 litre Vegetable oil
• 2 litre cartons of Long Life Whole Milk
• Tins Chopped Tomatoes
• Small Tins Sardines
• Tins Tuna
• Tins Chick Peas
• 500g Basmati Rice
• Sugar
• Toilet Rolls
• Biscuits (for the Drop-in each Wednesday)
• Tea
• Carrier Bags!

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Clothing Donations

Due to a severe shortage of storage space, at the moment DP is unable to accept donations of clothing and household goods. Please note this does not apply to food and toiletries.

We are still accepting donations of toiletries and non-perishable food. The Food Team can advise what we are most in need of. We are very grateful for all your support and will advise when we are able to accept donations once more.

For further information and updates on the situation please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Unfortunately we are unable to accept donations of electrical items, baby/toddler car seats or furniture items.

Due to limited storage space at our Victoria Hall premises, please contact us at email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01204 778298 before bringing in clothing donations so that we can arrange a suitable date for receiving them.

You can also make a financial donation to us.

Volunteering Help

Volunteers

To run its weekly Drop-In for asylum seekers and refugees and provide casework support, the Destitution Project relies heavily on the help and dedication of its volunteers.

Because we are a thriving organisation with much work to be done, we are looking for volunteers who are able to give us at least one day per week for a minimum of 6 months. If you are recently retired, part-time employed or otherwise able to give us this level of commitment, we would love to hear from you!

You can email us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and send us a CV or details on your relevant experience and availability. We will then arrange for you to visit the Drop-In on a Wednesday so that you can have a guided tour and we can explain a bit more about what volunteering with us will involve.

Particular skills we are currently looking for are:

General admin skills and experience: You will need to be able to come in on different days (e.g. on Wednesdays and Fridays) when needed. We will work with you to find times that suit both you and the team.

IT and computer skills: we often need help on a Wednesdays (9.00am - 3.00pm) and sometimes on other occasions when needed.

DP Reception Team: you will need to be able to come in from 9.00am to 3.30 pm each Wednesday and help with the sign-in system, welcoming service users and visitors and managing access to the Drop-In.

Drop in Team: you will need to be able to come in from 9am - 3.00pm on Wednesdays. It may involve General Hall Duties including the setting up and putting away of furniture and games equipment or supporting in the Food or Clothes Room with managing stock and assisting our Service Users. You will need to be able to work well as part of a team.

English Teaching: to teach English at a basic or intermediate level in small groups on a Wednesday each week. No formal qualifications required but some background in English teaching/education may be helpful.

Thank you for considering volunteering with us!