The charity, which raises funds by collecting £1 per table donations from diners at 650 leading restaurants, including Lillibets, Kudu and One Club Row, revealed at an event last night (14 April) that it had collected £1,178,000.
“The generosity of diners and the commitment of the hospitality sector is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when communities come together with purpose,” says Paul Morrish, chief executive at LandAid, the property industry charity that partners with StreetSmart and which this year has pledged an additional £175,000 boost to the fund.
“At LandAid, we’re proud to stand alongside StreetSmart, ensuring that every pound raised helps transform the lives of young people facing homelessness – offering them hope, dignity and a brighter future.”
Sunaina Sethi of JKS restaurants says: “StreetSmart community of supporters represent the hospitality sector at its very best: generous and without prejudice. Their work is a powerful reminder that small acts can ripple into big impact.”
Since its launch in 1998, StreetSmart has raised over £16m to support people experiencing homelessness in 22 regions across the UK. Every penny raised in each city stays local, supporting frontline projects that provide sustainable solutions to homelessness – with a strong focus on young people aged 16–25.