FINALIST 2026
“It became my shelter, my refuge. When I play piano it’s like creating a painting.”
Francois was homeless for 10 years, often having to sleep rough. During this time, he taught himself how to play piano at St. Pancras Station, practising all through the night. He came to one of our Christmas services when he had nowhere else to turn.
He’s now studying and running his own business , living in a safe, secure home, and working on an EP. This Christmas give someone like Francois the first day of a life out of homelessness.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness. Every day we see the devastating impact homelessness has on people’s lives. Every year we work side by side with thousands of people, to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good.
Through our pioneering research into the causes and consequences of homelessness, and the solutions, we know what it will take to end it.
Together with others who share our resolve, we bring our knowledge, experience and determination to campaign for the changes that will end the housing crisis, once and for all.
We mobilise a unique volunteer effort each Christmas to bring warmth, companionship and vital services to people at one of the hardest times of the year, and offer a starting point out of homelessness.
We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Please register using the form below.
This helps us to stop voting abuse and also enables us to communicate the finalists and winners to everyone who voted. We will not pass this information on to anyone else.