This hardship fund provides immediate assistance to people coping with appallingpersonal circumstances and chronic health conditions, the destitute and those on

London-wide network of hospital, social work and advice centre partners ensuringyour donation will reach those most in need.

A bag of groceries to assist the safe return home for a frail elderly patient Night clothes and bedding for a mother with terminal cancer and depression cared for by her young daughter Toiletries for a man detained on a mental health ward penniless and unknown to social or health services

A travel card for a homeless man to attend a job interview

Tackling poverty andimproving health inLondon since 1873

SAMARITAN FUND

THE FUND HAS RECENTLY PROVIDED:

“ For those living with a life-threatening illness …it has been invaluable for us.” St John’s Hospice, Westminster

“ When a homeless man who had just been discharged from hospital collapsed in our waiting roomhaving not eaten for two days – it was wonderful to be able to give him a bit of money for hot food... he

Citizens Advice Bureau, Harrow

“ Invaluable in supporting individuals during their stay in hospital and on dischargeto the community.”Social Services Department, Lewisham Hospital

London Catalyst was formerly known as the Metropolitan Hospital - Sunday Fund

the margins of society without access to welfare bene�ts. It is distributed through a

Bedding for a mother with �ve children �eeing domestic violence

Food for a destitute refugee with a young child su�ering post traumatic stress disorder

was crying with relief ... what a huge di�erence the money is making to individuals in the direst need.”

Patron: Her Majesty the Queen Registered Charity: 1066739

Thank you foryour support

London Catalyst is a charity established in 1873 to provide help to the ‘sick and poor’ ofLondon. Today we continue to support initiatives that will improve the health andwell-being of people living in poverty in London.

Traditionally this took place on ‘Hospital Sunday’ but now continues throughout the yearto raise money for our Samaritan Fund. The proceeds from the appeal are distributedthrough our partner agencies to people in dire need.

City Gateway Women’s Project, Tower Hamlets

POST: Cheque payable to ‘London Catalyst’ to: London Catalyst,45 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JB

TEXT: To donate £5 text the message LNCT18 £5 to 70070

TEL: 0203 828 4204

WEB: www.londoncatalyst.org.uk

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regular standing order. As a UK taxpayer you can use Gift Aid to increase your donation.Every penny we receive goes directly to people in desperate need.

Tackling poverty andimproving health inLondon since 1873

“ A pregnant mother, �eeing domestic violence, was given an emergency grant for foodand travel during the time it took for her bene�ts to be reinstated”