June 2026 Newsletter
The demand for our services continues to grow, and your support has never been more important.
Whether you donate regularly, shop at Replenish, volunteer your time, or contribute food and essential supplies, every act of kindness helps us reach more people across our communities. We simply couldn’t do what we do without you.
Thank you for being part of the Focus4Hope family and helping us make a real difference to those who need it most.
Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to recently and the impact we’re creating together.
Our craft mornings continued to be well attended, bringing people together and creating a wonderful sense of community.
We were also delighted to take our seniors on a trip to the National Railway Museum in York, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy a day out together.
A huge thank you to all the businesses who donated throughout April – your support helps us continue making a difference in our community.
Thanks to your support, in May we were able to:
A Month Powered by Your Generosity
March a month 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:
- 426 homeless meals were handed out to people in Leeds
- 75 attendees joined our Monday Coffee & Craft Clubs – building friendships through creativity
- Supported 180 households with our social supermarket
- Hosted elderly days out for 16 people
- Continued the Menopause group supporting 4 ladies with health screening
- Handed out 16 crisis parcels to those in need
- 150 Community Warmth meals shared – warming both hearts and bellies
- 6 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
Greg Godeau
We’re delighted to recognise Greg Godeau as our Volunteer of the Month for June.
Greg is a valued member of our Leeds Homeless Outreach team and consistently goes above and beyond to support people experiencing homelessness. Alongside his outreach work, Greg has recently volunteered at our fundraising stall, helping to secure generous donations of bottled water for those sleeping rough.
His compassion extends far beyond volunteering hours, having also visited members of the homeless community in hospital to offer support during difficult times.
Thank you, Greg, for your dedication, kindness and unwavering commitment to Focus4Hope. We’re incredibly grateful to have you as part of our team.
Business of the Month
B White Butchers
We’re proud to recognise B White Butchers as our Business of the Month for June.
Their generous donations of meat and pork pies have made a real difference to our Homeless Outreach programme, helping us provide nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness.
Support from local businesses like B White Butchers enables us to continue reaching those who need us most, and we’re incredibly grateful for their kindness and generosity.
Thank you to everyone at B White Butchers for supporting Focus4Hope and making a positive difference in our community.
Focus4Hope Joins the Big Give Christmas Challenge
We’re delighted to share that Focus4Hope has been accepted to take part in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge, a national fundraising campaign where donations made during one week in December are doubled through match funding.
As we begin planning our Big Christmas Project, we’re looking for Pledgers to help us build our match funding pot ahead of the campaign. Every pledge made before the campaign launches helps us unlock even more funding, allowing us to support more vulnerable families and individuals over the festive season.
If you’re an individual, business or organisation interested in becoming a pledger, we’d love to hear from you.
Pledge deadline: 28th August 2026
Pledge Here
10th Anniversary Ball
If your business has supported Focus4Hope over the last 10 years, we’d love to invite you to help celebrate our 10th Anniversary this September.
This black tie evening will be a chance to reflect on a decade of impact whilst looking ahead to the future. Guests will enjoy reception drinks, a three coursecelebration menu, live entertainment from The Crescendos, a DJ, fundraising activities and a special presentation celebrating 10 years of Focus4Hope, all hosted by reality TV star and presenter Matt Jameson.
This is more than just a celebration evening. It’s an opportunity to bring your team together, strengthen your organisation’s CSR commitments and continue supporting people who need it most. At £70 per ticket, every seat purchased will directly help Focus4Hope continue its vital work supporting homeless and vulnerable individuals.
Tables of 10 are available, and we’d love for you to join us in celebrating 10 years of hope, compassion and community.
Become Our Fresh Food Partner
We’re looking for a business to become Focus4Hope’s Fresh Food Partner for 2026/27.
Each week, we receive fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen food through our partnership with FareShare, helping us provide nutritious food to local families while reducing food waste. To continue this vital service, we’re seeking a business to sponsor our FareShare deliveries with an annual commitment of £4,000.
As our Fresh Food Partner, your business will receive recognition across our website and social media, opportunities for employee volunteering, impact reports and case studies, local media coverage, and invitations to Focus4Hope events.
If your business would like to make a lasting difference in our community, we’d love to hear from you.
Can you support or attend one of our upcoming events?
Family Fun Day
Brodstock Challenge4Hope
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.