TAP for Bristol raises £100,000 to help homeless people
TAP is now thought to be the fastest growing donation system in any city
£100,000 has now been raised since the launch of a scheme to support homeless people in Bristol.
Four year ago, TAP was launched - and it's now claimed to be the fastest growing donation system in any city.
There are currently twenty five donation points across Bristol, which collect money through its contactless payment terminals.
They've also raised cash through their JustGiving Page as well as with donation points from businesses.
It's a project that has been delivered by Bristol's City Centre Business Improvement District, in partnership with Caring in Bristol and recently supported by Redcliffe & Temple BID to help those at risk of homelessness by providing them with emergency grants.
These grants are handed out via local charities, as well as being used to enable Caring in Bristol to continue its vital homelessness prevention projects.
Since 2019, the emergency funding supplied by TAP for Bristol has helped over 744 people with necessities and household items to help them build a life away from the street, whilst the prevention aspect of the cash has helped over 700 people and families to stay in their homes.
Vicky Lee, Head of Bristol City Centre BID, said: “Bristol has truly embraced TAP for Bristol and it shows in the generous donation number of £100,000. What a milestone!
“TAP for Bristol offers a simple way to donate, safe in the knowledge that every penny will be used to tackle homelessness through both prevention work and emergency support. We can’t wait to see where it goes from here, but what a journey so far. Thank you, Bristol.”
Ian Byworth, CEO of Caring in Bristol, said: “Over the past four years, TAP funding has been a huge support to Caring in Bristol’s work in preventing homelessness. It has made it easy for Bristolians to donate to great causes - and has helped people across the city move their lives forwards, away from the brink of homelessness.
"We really appreciate the support of Bristol City Centre BID, its members and the public in supporting our mission to create solutions to homelessness in Bristol.”
Steve Bluff, Head of Redcliffe & Temple BID, said: “Our businesses have been keen to continue the support they have given to TAP since 2022, so we have recently increased our investment and commitment to this hugely impactful initiative.
"We feel there are even more opportunities for local businesses to get involved by considering TAP as their nominated workplace charity”.
All money raised is divided equally between Caring in Bristol’s homelessness prevention work and grants to other organisations who run projects providing emergency funding for those experiencing homelessness.
The donations generated through fundraising are facilitated, managed and evaluated by Quartet Community Foundation on behalf of TAP for Bristol.
For more information about ‘TAP for Bristol’ visit their website.