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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Laying on the pavement 3 yards from what appears to be a destitute person sleeping on a filthy blanket surrounded by the mishmash of their entire worldly goods wrapped in two carrier bags,,,

Over to you?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Give him the 50 and ask him to buy me a tea for a change!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Laying on the pavement 3 yards from what appears to be a destitute person sleeping on a filthy blanket surrounded by the mishmash of their entire worldly goods wrapped in two carrier bags,,,

Over to you?

"

Give it to them in one way or another buy them food with it book them into a b&b for the night

Money isn't everything and doesn't always make you happy...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We once found $300 in $20 bills on the floor of a store. We brought it to the cashier to ask if anyone has reported losing it. She acted all weird and said she thinks maybe she might have dropped it herself. Seemed sketchey and we didn't believe her. Turned out to belong to a guy who had walked out to his car and ran back in looking for it. People are fucking horrible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Drop some coppers in his cup whole stuffing the fifty in your pocket and a bacon butty in your mouth!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Actually, scrub that. Hand it in. It might belong someone just as badly off.

Years ago my mum found a role of notes. I can't remember how much it was, but she handed it in. It belonged to a lad on his way to buy a motorbike. He was so thrilled he took me out for a spin on his bike when he got it. I was 8 and have been in love with motorbikes ever since.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hes asleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go buy him a new blanket a few items of clothing and some food and water (kat) xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"hes asleep "

Oi....who said its a he?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Found a fiver on the street and asked a homeless person if it was his and he said no! Gave it to him then I went straight to put lottery ion and I didn't win a thing! Karma pfft X

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

Wave it in his face shouting 'you make your own luck in life!'

No, seriously, I'd want to give it him and at the same time be worried it'd all go on booze in one go. If you could trust a local shop, I'd get them to give him a meal every day for so long. Or maybe buy a load of food for the homeless shelter, so it's spread out??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"hes asleep

Oi....who said its a he?

"

dont want to get to near incase i wake them shhh sorry creeps off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

share it - 50-50 -

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Found a fiver on the street and asked a homeless person if it was his and he said no! Gave it to him then I went straight to put lottery ion and I didn't win a thing! Karma pfft X "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"hes asleep

Oi....who said its a he?

dont want to get to near incase i wake them shhh sorry creeps off "

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield


"share it - 50-50 - "

You can't there is only 50 - it'd be 25-25 lol

MrB

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been working on a music video for a couple of old friends, the subject matter of which is homelessness and part of the process has been liaising with a homeless charity who have expressed an interest in using the video in the new year.

During filming we did have one shot of handing money to our 'homeless person' (played by an actor), however, this shot has not made it into the video as the homeless charities strongly advise AGAINST giving money to the homeless (unfortunately, I wasn't actually a the meeting so unsure of the explanation)

So, in this instance, I would say that I would take the £50 along to the nearest Police Station.

(Though I would be hugely suspicious, given the circumstances, of it being a prank)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wave it in his face shouting 'you make your own luck in life!'

No, seriously, I'd want to give it him and at the same time be worried it'd all go on booze in one go. If you could trust a local shop, I'd get them to give him a meal every day for so long. Or maybe buy a load of food for the homeless shelter, so it's spread out??"

Of all of the things you have suggested, donating it to a homeless shelter would be the best.

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By *igjrvMan
over a year ago

blackwood

I'd give it to him. We all need help at somepoint. I just wish people would show more charity. We should not have people sleeping on the streets or using food banks in 2016. Help each other.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

years ago had a row with a flat mate - over a pound note - she said i had hers - i didnt - so i ripped one in half and we kept half each - she found her money a couple of hours later with much apologies for being so stupid etc - we both carried the half note round for years as a reminder not to fight over silly things

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How do I know if he's really destitute and homeless rather than one of those who makes a living pretending to be?

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

Definitely donate it to a charity x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"How do I know if he's really destitute and homeless rather than one of those who makes a living pretending to be? "

At the point of finding the money you no nothing about the person other than what you see right there in front of you...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"How do I know if he's really destitute and homeless rather than one of those who makes a living pretending to be?

At the point of finding the money you no nothing about the person other than what you see right there in front of you... "

know*

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield


"How do I know if he's really destitute and homeless rather than one of those who makes a living pretending to be? "

ahhh that's how you afford that shoe collection...

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By *eliz NelsonMan
over a year ago

The Tantric Tea Shop


"Found a fiver on the street and asked a homeless person if it was his and he said no! Gave it to him then I went straight to put lottery ion and I didn't win a thing! Karma pfft X "

Maybe you should have bought a couple of tickets for karma

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

it's getting kept cheers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Went to see The Sisters of Mercy in Kentish Town a good while back. Fantastic gig, stayed for the encore, missed the last tube train home. Stranded, tried kipping in Richmond Park, never been so cold and it was April so i can't begin to imagine what it's like for the homeless. Wandered about, found myself in Camden where i came across a tramp. Gave him a roley and bought him a bacon butty and had a good old chin wag.

So yes, why not buy him a pie or whatever, give him the change and wish him a good day. After all he is a human being and his need is the greater and not to forget 'there but for the grace of god go i'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We once found $300 in $20 bills on the floor of a store. We brought it to the cashier to ask if anyone has reported losing it. She acted all weird and said she thinks maybe she might have dropped it herself. Seemed sketchey and we didn't believe her. Turned out to belong to a guy who had walked out to his car and ran back in looking for it. People are fucking horrible. "
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That pales into comparison to my experience.

I found a very nice leather purse in a local small supermarket just lying on the floor, as I bent down to pick it up I could see this well dressed woman rushing towards me.... Oh that's mine she said very pleasantly,i was worried sick, it's got all cards in!.

.

I was just about to hand it her and for some reason I stopped opened it up looked at the bank card and said yeah I bet, these cards are such a pain phoning everybody to cancel... Mrs...

She looked me dead in the eyes and said pardon, I said Mrs... What's your name, just so I know it's yours.

And she unleashed the most foul mouthed tongue lashing on me, I was actually a bit taken back as the shop was really busy.

She then tried snatching it from my hand screaming give me the fucking purse and I couldn't walk away as I felt like I was mugging her lol, in the end she told me to fuck off and stormed off outside, I watched a gog as got into a brand new range rover and tootled off... Some people are what's known as brazen fuckers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Drop some coppers in his cup whole stuffing the fifty in your pocket and a bacon butty in your mouth!"

I'd probably do this...but I'd have a coffee instead of a bacon butty.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"We once found $300 in $20 bills on the floor of a store. We brought it to the cashier to ask if anyone has reported losing it. She acted all weird and said she thinks maybe she might have dropped it herself. Seemed sketchey and we didn't believe her. Turned out to belong to a guy who had walked out to his car and ran back in looking for it. People are fucking horrible. .

That pales into comparison to my experience.

I found a very nice leather purse in a local small supermarket just lying on the floor, as I bent down to pick it up I could see this well dressed woman rushing towards me.... Oh that's mine she said very pleasantly,i was worried sick, it's got all cards in!.

.

I was just about to hand it her and for some reason I stopped opened it up looked at the bank card and said yeah I bet, these cards are such a pain phoning everybody to cancel... Mrs...

She looked me dead in the eyes and said pardon, I said Mrs... What's your name, just so I know it's yours.

And she unleashed the most foul mouthed tongue lashing on me, I was actually a bit taken back as the shop was really busy.

She then tried snatching it from my hand screaming give me the fucking purse and I couldn't walk away as I felt like I was mugging her lol, in the end she told me to fuck off and stormed off outside, I watched a gog as got into a brand new range rover and tootled off... Some people are what's known as brazen fuckers "

Doorsy my man,,,,don't worry mate.....you cant help having one of those faces...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Drop some coppers in his cup whole stuffing the fifty in your pocket and a bacon butty in your mouth!

I'd probably do this...but I'd have a coffee instead of a bacon butty."
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Well it worked for Ed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Doorsy my man,,,,don't worry mate.....you cant help having one of those faces... "
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I've still got the purse... You can have it for a fiver

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


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Doorsy my man,,,,don't worry mate.....you cant help having one of those faces... .

I've still got the purse... You can have it for a fiver "

It's a deal....

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

Give it in the closest cafe or take away and ask them to credit to him, then leave him a note explaining what I have done.

The local homeless man where I live has accounts at two different places, that we (the community) top up for him so he can always get something to eat.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Give it in the closest cafe or take away and ask them to credit to him, then leave him a note explaining what I have done.

The local homeless man where I live has accounts at two different places, that we (the community) top up for him so he can always get something to eat."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spend it on my kids with out a doubt it a only end up in a smack or crack dealers pocket or neared of license fact a life harsh but true

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By *poolnerveycoupleCouple
over a year ago

liverpool


"Give him the 50 and ask him to buy me a tea for a change! "

Lmao quality

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Spend it on my kids with out a doubt it a only end up in a smack or crack dealers pocket or neared of license fact a life harsh but true "

faa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laa

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

i would keep it and give him a tenner.

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By *ethnmelvCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Give it to 'Shelter' or another local homeless charity

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury


"Give it to 'Shelter' or another local homeless charity "

...is a much better suggestion than any other on the thread.

I worked extensively with homeless people. Not everyone on the streets is who they profess to be.

Giving money sounds nice, might assuage your liberal guilt, whatever, but it could be spent on booze, drugs, given to a pimp... There's just *no* audit trail!

So. Either give goods - food, sleeping bags, whatever - or give the money to Shelter or a food bank or someone who'll deffo make sure it gets used well.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

It's a difficult one. As much as I would like to say I'd give it to him, my current position means I would probably take it (not for myself, but because I have two kids, one of whom is severely disabled and requires a lot of equipment. And the likelihood that I'll be able to go back to work because of this is slim).

Plus, I have seen too many "homeless" people who aren't actually homeless and in fact drive BMW'S and change back into their normal clothes when the day is done, or homeless people who do spend it on booze - I know that's a generalisation, but it does happen.

So I would probably use a tenner/twenty of it to buy him some food or donate it to a local homeless charity.

- Amy. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Give it in the closest cafe or take away and ask them to credit to him, then leave him a note explaining what I have done.

The local homeless man where I live has accounts at two different places, that we (the community) top up for him so he can always get something to eat. "

That's a good idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Laying on the pavement 3 yards from what appears to be a destitute person sleeping on a filthy blanket surrounded by the mishmash of their entire worldly goods wrapped in two carrier bags,,,

Over to you?

"

Change the £50 into fivers and give them to him/her. Far too many shops refuse to take fifties and it might be embarrassing to them if refused.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Laying on the pavement 3 yards from what appears to be a destitute person sleeping on a filthy blanket surrounded by the mishmash of their entire worldly goods wrapped in two carrier bags,,,

Over to you?

Change the £50 into fivers and give them to him/her. Far too many shops refuse to take fifties and it might be embarrassing to them if refused."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a difficult one. As much as I would like to say I'd give it to him, my current position means I would probably take it (not for myself, but because I have two kids, one of whom is severely disabled and requires a lot of equipment. And the likelihood that I'll be able to go back to work because of this is slim).

Plus, I have seen too many "homeless" people who aren't actually homeless and in fact drive BMW'S and change back into their normal clothes when the day is done, or homeless people who do spend it on booze - I know that's a generalisation, but it does happen.

So I would probably use a tenner/twenty of it to buy him some food or donate it to a local homeless charity.

- Amy. x"

Have you actually really seen this? Really? You ought to take down the number plate of the BMWs they are driving and report them to the police if you have.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Give it to 'Shelter' or another local homeless charity

...is a much better suggestion than any other on the thread.

I worked extensively with homeless people. Not everyone on the streets is who they profess to be.

Giving money sounds nice, might assuage your liberal guilt, whatever, but it could be spent on booze, drugs, given to a pimp... There's just *no* audit trail!

So. Either give goods - food, sleeping bags, whatever - or give the money to Shelter or a food bank or someone who'll deffo make sure it gets used well. "

Local shelters would be better than Shelter the charity though. They don't do anything immediately for homeless people. I am basing this on having worked alongside two Shelter advisors for 2 years, who always expressed their feelings of helplessness when a homeless person attended a drop-in session and the best they could do *there and then* was signpost them to the local shelter.

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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago

secret town


"Laying on the pavement 3 yards from what appears to be a destitute person sleeping on a filthy blanket surrounded by the mishmash of their entire worldly goods wrapped in two carrier bags,,,

Over to you?

"

It's obvious every one is going to say give it to the destitute person

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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago

secret town


"Wave it in his face shouting 'you make your own luck in life!'

No, seriously, I'd want to give it him and at the same time be worried it'd all go on booze in one go. If you could trust a local shop, I'd get them to give him a meal every day for so long. Or maybe buy a load of food for the homeless shelter, so it's spread out??"

Of course he is going to buy booze

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How do I know if he's really destitute and homeless rather than one of those who makes a living pretending to be?

ahhh that's how you afford that shoe collection... "

Yep. I find all my money on the floor. Well on the bedside table usually as they leave

Last time I went to give a homeless person money his iPhone rang

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Laying on the pavement 3 yards from what appears to be a destitute person sleeping on a filthy blanket surrounded by the mishmash of their entire worldly goods wrapped in two carrier bags,,,

Over to you?

It's obvious every one is going to say give it to the destitute person "

Of course they are the same as mist men on here will quickly jump to the aid of any woman. Thinking it will get them browny points. They are just sheep..... id keep the money.

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

Luckily we dont see homeless people where we live but one christmas there was an old tramp by the shops so my husband gave him £5, i dont care if they do spend it on booze, living on the streets especialy in this weather would make anyone want to drink.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Laying on the pavement 3 yards from what appears to be a destitute person sleeping on a filthy blanket surrounded by the mishmash of their entire worldly goods wrapped in two carrier bags,,,

Over to you?

It's obvious every one is going to say give it to the destitute person

Of course they are the same as mist men on here will quickly jump to the aid of any woman. Thinking it will get them browny points. They are just sheep..... id keep the money."

I must remember to change the way I comb my hair ..... I wouldn't want anyone thinking I had a sheep's head

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

Some of them arent really homeless but i think the majority of them are because it happens a lot that people lose their jobs or housing benifits, dont get on with their parents, get divorced or have mental health problems, Most of the ones on the streets are single men.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Spend it on my kids with out a doubt it a only end up in a smack or crack dealers pocket or neared of license fact a life harsh but true "

Have you ever been Street homeless?

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury


"Some of them arent really homeless but i think the majority of them are because it happens a lot that people lose their jobs or housing benifits, dont get on with their parents, get divorced or have mental health problems, Most of the ones on the streets are single men."

Oh really?

Did you know...

* There are 16 million people in the UK with savings of less that £100.

* 37% of households are a paycheck away from being unable to pay rent/mortgage.

* The single largest cause of homelessness (31% of cases) is due to the loss of a short-hold tenancy.

* 1 in 10 adults will experience homelessness at some point.

* Males are more likely to be street homeless - 14% are female.

* 20% of homeless women are on the street because they fled domestic violence.

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe


"Give it in the closest cafe or take away and ask them to credit to him, then leave him a note explaining what I have done.

The local homeless man where I live has accounts at two different places, that we (the community) top up for him so he can always get something to eat."

Absolutely love this. I'm going to do this and have a person in mind.

Him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can pay for a night at a shelter and Christmas dinner for two homeless people for 45 pounds. Crisis at Christmas. Online. Do it! I would keep the change.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

...hang on. It might be glued to the pavement. Some sort of ambush??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd leave it. Reckon the homeless bloke got cotton tied to it . And as bent down to pick up he'd pull it. Can't catch me out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently no 1 has to spend more than 1 night on the street. After the 1st night there's help to be had.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some of them arent really homeless but i think the majority of them are because it happens a lot that people lose their jobs or housing benifits, dont get on with their parents, get divorced or have mental health problems, Most of the ones on the streets are single men.

Oh really?

Did you know...

* There are 16 million people in the UK with savings of less that £100.

* 37% of households are a paycheck away from being unable to pay rent/mortgage.

* The single largest cause of homelessness (31% of cases) is due to the loss of a short-hold tenancy.

* 1 in 10 adults will experience homelessness at some point.

* Males are more likely to be street homeless - 14% are female.

* 20% of homeless women are on the street because they fled domestic violence."

Disturbing facts and all the more reason to give generously.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Luckily we dont see homeless people where we live but one christmas there was an old tramp by the shops so my husband gave him £5, i dont care if they do spend it on booze, living on the streets especialy in this weather would make anyone want to drink."

Damn right and good on him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll keep it, I'll feel slightly bad about the homeless guy not finding it first, but if I found it then karma trusts my judgement on this matter, although its beyond me how the homeless guy never saw it first, when I'm broke I can smell a £50 note from two miles away, like a shark smelling blood

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Lets hope some of you lot don't fall on hard times...it's really not difficult to end up street homeless..I've been there, done that and worn the tshirt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Lets hope some of you lot don't fall on hard times...it's really not difficult to end up street homeless..I've been there, done that and worn the tshirt "

I'm self employed in a manual profession and just a broken leg away from losing everything. I'm glad things have worked out for you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Luckily we dont see homeless people where we live but one christmas there was an old tramp by the shops so my husband gave him £5, i dont care if they do spend it on booze, living on the streets especialy in this weather would make anyone want to drink."

That's my opinion too...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was in worthing and had to sleep outside in a bus shelter for a coupla days...the police suggested i use the toiletts nearby to freshen up as i was looking for work in the town...i was able to warm up etc. And look half decent for my interview...i had to wait a day to get a yes or no...whent back to the toilets the next day and they had been locked up..had complaints about me using the facilities...

maybe some people felt uncomfortable but sleeping outside in winter all night is fucking uncomfortable..so a quick freshen up and get warm was a godsend in the morning.

i got the job and moved in to a really nice room overlooking the sea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I saw a bloke with a change pot etc on Regent Street a few weeks ago. He was wearing a clean pair of Nike Air Max. I was considering offering him my £5 pumps and a tenner in exchange for them if we were the same size. Bet he'd of said no

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Lets hope some of you lot don't fall on hard times...it's really not difficult to end up street homeless..I've been there, done that and worn the tshirt

I'm self employed in a manual profession and just a broken leg away from losing everything. I'm glad things have worked out for you."

It has I'm one of the lucky ones

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Apparently no 1 has to spend more than 1 night on the street. After the 1st night there's help to be had. "

Is there? Where from and how is it accessed?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Buy the homeless guy a brand new carrier bag and then blow then rest on crap I dont need.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"...hang on. It might be glued to the pavement. Some sort of ambush?? "

I once tried to pick up a euro coin in Italy and it was glued to the sidewalk. All the Italians laughed at me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"...hang on. It might be glued to the pavement. Some sort of ambush??

I once tried to pick up a euro coin in Italy and it was glued to the sidewalk. All the Italians laughed at me. "

There used to be a gaybar in South Shields with a coin like that .....

I fell for it every time I went in ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've done some volunteering for the homeless; a realy eye opener!!!

I'd pick up the £50, go to the nearest shop and buy food and drink and give it to him. Whether he was genuine or not, I'd still feel good for doing that

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Apparently no 1 has to spend more than 1 night on the street. After the 1st night there's help to be had.

Is there? Where from and how is it accessed?"

Usually from rough sleepers team that each local authority commission HOWEVER due to government cuts a lot of hostels that are supporting people funded are having their budgets slashed....this time of year some charities are doing cold weather provisions..there is a website called streetlink where you can let them know if you see someone sleeping rough..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've done some volunteering for the homeless; a realy eye opener!!!

I'd pick up the £50, go to the nearest shop and buy food and drink and give it to him. Whether he was genuine or not, I'd still feel good for doing that "

Yes, i'd rather risk wasting money on a scammer than not giving to someone who really needs it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was in worthing and had to sleep outside in a bus shelter for a coupla days...the police suggested i use the toiletts nearby to freshen up as i was looking for work in the town...i was able to warm up etc. And look half decent for my interview...i had to wait a day to get a yes or no...whent back to the toilets the next day and they had been locked up..had complaints about me using the facilities...

maybe some people felt uncomfortable but sleeping outside in winter all night is fucking uncomfortable..so a quick freshen up and get warm was a godsend in the morning.

i got the job and moved in to a really nice room overlooking the sea "

That's a great story and a happy ending. It shows that there's always hope. Thanks for sharing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't bother picking it up, my police station is too far away and it could be theft by finding if I didn't hand it in, especially if it was in CCTV area XXX

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All this chat about homeless...

I was in London yesterday, and there were 2 homeless men where I parked.

I went and spoke to them, asking why they were outside in the cold... there's places for them to go!

One of the men said he wouldn't go to a shelter, he would rather stay on the streets and beg for whatever he gets.

Some people don't want help... they even turned down a coffee from my coach!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

I would try and find a police station to hand it in. The person who dropped it,may really need it.

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By *ilary and DonaldCouple
over a year ago

chingford

I'd keep it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do nothing. I'd leave the 50 note alone.

Actually, I might wake them up and tell them about the money. Now his/her choice what to do.

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield


"I wouldn't bother picking it up, my police station is too far away and it could be theft by finding if I didn't hand it in, especially if it was in CCTV area XXX"

I've been off reading up on this. You have to take 'reasonable steps' to find the owner. So, if it was a pound you might glance round. For a £1 that is reasonable. For £50 it could be considered reasonable to hand it in. If the police station was miles away, it wouldn't be reasonable to go there, so you ccould keep it.

If you found £50k in a bag, then what to do??

Well if you hand it in and nobody claims it, then it's yours. But if they think it could be the proceeds of crime, then it will be confiscated.

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By *ightfall79Man
over a year ago

Dunbartonshire

I give up when it comes to finding things and picking g them up. I once worked at a major company doing security work and found a wallet. So picked it up had a look I side for details and there was over £1000 in it plus about 6 credit cards and God knows what else.

Phoned the owner who came to collect it and not even a thanks. Was a case of "good to see your doing your job".

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would take him some food/hot drink daily/ until it ran out, I wouldn't give him the money because A) you don't know what he would spend it on and B) I don't want to risk him bejng attacked for it.

Even though I don't have any money this Christmas and a huge part of me would want to keep it and have a 'nicer Christmas' I would rather help this person out and at least make sure he was fed, if only for a week or so

G x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Give it in the closest cafe or take away and ask them to credit to him, then leave him a note explaining what I have done.

The local homeless man where I live has accounts at two different places, that we (the community) top up for him so he can always get something to eat."

That is a really good idea. My church along with other ones in our area provide shelter and hot meals in the coldest weeks of the year together with the YMCA. But if we had a scheme like this going all year round I would donate.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

my hubby found a wallet stuffed with money he handed it in and it belonged to a bloke dripping in gold chains who didnt even say thank you

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