Crisis X SpareRoom Partnership

At SpareRoom we believe home is the most important thing in our lives, that’s why we partner with Crisis, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness.

In 2018 we decided to join forces with Crisis to match every Live Rent Free prize amount - a prize draw where we give renters the opportunity to win their rent for a month - in a donation to the charity, including our huge annual prize!

To date we’ve donated £92,555.65* to Crisis, helping fund their year-round services which provide vital support so that people can rebuild their lives, and are supported out of homelessness for good.

Bea Theakston, Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy at Crisis, says: “The last few years have made us appreciate how vital it is to have a place to call home - not only for our physical and mental wellbeing, but also for our dignity and security. Yet, there are currently over 227,000 families and individuals across Britain who are experiencing the worst forms of homelessness – homelessness that is isolating, dangerous and devastating.

It is predicted that rising costs and inflation will push even more people to the brink of homelessness. Already Crisis frontline service staff are noticing an increase in people asking for support due to the cost of living crisis. That is why we are thrilled to be supported by SpareRoom and their “Live Rent Free” competition. One lucky winner will have their rent paid off for the rest of the year and it will also raise vital funds that will mean we can continue to work with hundreds of people to end their homelessness through housing and employment advice, wellbeing sessions and training opportunities.

Thank you to everyone at SpareRoom for making Crisis the beneficiary of this competition – your support will help to rebuild lives.”

To find out more about Crisis’ work to end homelessness and how you can get involved, head to their website. And of course, keep entering Live Rent Free – by doing so you're already helping.

*Last updated December 2024