Supporting Gillingham Street Angels

Recently, our team joined forces with the inspirational Gillingham Street Angels, a Medway-based charity dedicated to fighting homelessness, financial hardship, and food poverty in their local community.

Our team from across Procurement Services had the privilege of helping this remarkable organisation by packing and pricing hundreds of generous donations. The Street Angels’ mission is driven by compassion, resilience, and a determination to make life better for anyone in need—no matter their circumstances.

The Story of the Gillingham Street Angels

The charity began in 2018 when founders Neil and Tracey saw the increasing number of people struggling in Medway. They knew they couldn’t solve the root causes of homelessness overnight but believed they could bring real change by supporting the most vulnerable.

What started with organising street-level volunteer efforts soon evolved into providing vital food, hygiene, and support services. Over time, the Angels expanded their efforts to include food parcels, meal services, and creating safe spaces for those in need. Their journey proves the power of trust, community, and compassion in changing lives.

A Rewarding Experience

Volunteering with the Street Angels gave us a firsthand look at their incredible impact. We supported their Gillingham charity shop by pricing and packaging hundreds of donations, which helped them increase efficiency, save on staffing costs, and improve the organisation of the store, helping them to achieve more sales and an effective operation. This also allows the charity to focus on their core mission and fosters community engagement.

They have multiple locations across Medway, including Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, and Rainham. In addition to their charity shops, they offer services such as distributing meals, providing essentials, and simply offering a friendly face to someone in need. The charity’s dedication goes above and beyond.

Their Welfare Van, a mobile hygiene support service for the homeless, is another example of their innovation in meeting essential needs. Every contribution—whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word—helps sustain this critical work.

How you can help

If you’re inspired by the Gillingham Street Angels and want to contribute to their mission, visit their website to learn more about their work and how you can get involved: thestreet-angels.org.

Together, we can ensure that more people live with hope and dignity. Let’s celebrate the spirit of volunteering every day!