December 2025 Newsletter
November was a month rooted in gratitude, generosity and community.
As we approached the festive season, we were incredibly thankful for the support shown through our Big Christmas Project. A huge thank you to every individual and local business who donated – your kindness will go a long way in supporting families in need and bringing smiles to many little faces this Christmas.
With the help of our wonderful volunteers and community, we shared community lunches, creative sessions, festive days out with our seniors and meaningful moments of remembrance. We also continued our regular outreach, supporting those facing homelessness with care, food and conversation.
We ended the month on a high with a fantastic music event, celebrating connection and togetherness. Thank you for standing with us and helping make a real difference this season.
In November your donations allowed us to…
A Month Powered by Your Generosity
November was filled with kindness and connection, and with your amazing support we were able to touch so many lives with creativity, comfort, and care. Here’s a look at what we achieved together:
- 325 homeless meals were handed out to people in Leeds
- 61 attendees joined our Monday Coffee & Craft Clubs – building friendships through creativity
- Supported 64 households with our social supermarket
- 2 day trips with 30 elderly to Jorvik Viking Centre and the Royal Armouries
- Launched our Big Christmas Project
- Handed out 18 crisis parcels to those in need
- 142 Community Warmth meals shared – warming both hearts and bellies
- Hosted several Senior Trips including reminiscent cinema with 32 attendees
- 7 starter kits provided for new homes – helping people take their next step with dignity
Whether you gave time, money, skills or simply cheered us on, you’re a vital part of this journey. Thank you for standing with us.
Volunteer of the Month
Julie Beaumont
We’re delighted to celebrate Julie as our Volunteer of the Month for November.
Julie has worked incredibly hard, sharing her creative talents by hosting workshops where volunteers made Christmas wreaths to sell and replenish. Her skill, dedication, and support have made a real impact on our community.
Thank you, Julie, for your creativity, kindness, and commitment. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Focus4Hope family.
Business of the Month
HSBC
We’re delighted to recognise HSBC as our Business of the Month!
Their support has been incredible as we prepare for our Big Christmas Project. Every team we’ve worked with has been fantastic – eager, enthusiastic, and truly impressive.
A huge thank you to everyone at HSBC for their dedication and help. Their commitment and community spirit are making a real difference as we get ready to support families in need this Christmas.
The Big Bradford Bulls Sleepout 2026 is back!
Join us on 20th January at Odsal Stadium, proudly sponsored by La Romantica Beds, for a powerful night under the stars as we raise vital funds for Focus4Hope, the Bradford Bulls Foundation, and Hope Housing.
This is your chance to take on a meaningful challenge that directly supports vulnerable people across West Yorkshire. Grab your sleeping bag, rally your friends, and get ready to make a real difference.
If you would prefer to stay warm at home, you can still support the cause by donating. Every contribution helps.
The evening begins at 6pm, with entertainment throughout the night before we settle down to try and get some sleep. Hot food will be available to purchase, and you are welcome to bring your own. The bar will also be open for drinks.
Sleeping out in the January cold is not easy. It is a real test of resilience and compassion, offering just a glimpse of what many people face every night. As a thank you, everyone who takes part will receive a free ticket to the first Bradford Bulls game of the season.
It will be cold (very cold!) ❄️
But together we will stand in solidarity with those experiencing homelessness across West Yorkshire.
Join us, make an impact, and help change lives.
Christmas tree recycling is now open!
Focus4Hope are proud to be supporting the Just Helping Charity Christmas Tree Collection once again.
Volunteer teams will be out across the community throughout January, collecting trees and ensuring they are recycled and repurposed in an eco-friendly way while raising vital funds for local causes.
Getting your tree collected is easy:
1. Register your tree using the link below and make a donation of your choice.
2. Look out for your confirmation email.
3. Leave your tree outside on collection day and the volunteers will take care of the rest.
A simple action that creates a meaningful impact for both the environment and the community.
Please nominate us for the ‘Charitable Excellence Award’!
The Yorkshire Choice Awards are fast approaching their deadline for nominations, and we’d be incredibly grateful for your support.
If Focus4Hope has inspired you, supported you, or made a positive impact on your wellbeing this year, we’d love it if you could take a moment before the 30th November to nominate us. Your nomination helps shine a light on the people and organisations like ours that are working hard to make Yorkshire truly special.
Nominate: www.yorkshirechoiceawards.co.uk/2026-nominate-here and enter Focus4Hope in the ‘Charitable Excellence Award’ category.
Can you support or attend one of our upcoming events?
Fortnightly Homeless Feeds
Even in summer, nights can be cold and unsafe. A sleeping bag offers warmth and comfort when there’s nowhere else to turn.
Want to help?
- Donate a sleeping bag
- Volunteer on a feed
- Sponsor a feed
Craft & Create Club
Making a Lasting Impact- Become a Regular Donor!
Are you a business looking to make a real difference in your community? By becoming a regular donor, you can help us provide essential support to those who need it most – month after month.
You choose the amount, and we’ll turn it into meaningful action:
£25 provides a crisis food parcel for someone in urgent need
£60 supports a family of four with a food parcel
£100 supplies vital essentials to someone facing homelessness
£250 funds a full home starter kit for someone moving into safe accommodation
No matter the size of your contribution, your support helps us bring hope, dignity, and relief to people across our community.
Ready to make a difference? Join our amazing network of business donors today and help us continue the work we do, together.
Get in touch to find out how you can become a regular donor.