Helping Hands Community Trust exists to make a lasting difference in the lives of those facing poverty, deprivation, and isolation in Leicester and Leicestershire.

Our vision is of a community where every individual has the confidence, tools, and opportunities to thrive—

Free from poverty, deprivation, and isolation.

Our mission is to provide free, independent, and non-judgmental advice that tackles the root causes of
hardship. Through ongoing support, advocacy, and empowerment, we support people to thrive. We ensure equal access to our services, listening with compassion, giving hope and delivering practical solutions through support and advice.

Our purpose is to deliver hope, dignity, and a lifeline for individuals in need, so that our neighbours feel seen, valued, and empowered to break free from barriers holding them back. We believe in the local community, a place to belong, where all have the right to thrive.

Through a compassionate and inclusive approach, we ensure equal access to services, offering hope, dignity, and real-life solutions.

Our services include:

Advice and Support Drop-in support centres

Welfare and debt advice
Fuel and food poverty outreach
Mental health recovery support
Help with benefit tribunals
Form filling support
Partnership referrals

A business club (connecting local organisations to strengthen community impact)

How CEO Sleepout Will Help

Funds raised through CEO Sleepout Leicester will directly support our frontline services, allowing us to:

Meet the ever-growing demand for our services
Provide urgent support to people in crisis

Continue tackling the root causes of poverty through tailored and holistic support

Every pound raised helps someone feel seen, heard, and supported—offering not just help, but hope.

We’re deeply grateful to CEO Sleepout Leicester and all those taking part.

By sleeping out for one night, you’re helping change lives for many nights to come.

Together, we can build a community where everyone has the chance to thrive.