CHELMSFORD BASED HOMELESS COMMUNITY PROJECT. INC. THE RUCKSACK PROJECT CHELMSFORD

Cool to be Kind

Tackling Homelessness Together

Chelmsford based charity supporting rough sleepers

Cool to be Kind is a charity supporting Chelmsford’s homeless community through several initiatives:

  • Warm Hearts Cold Hands Outreach – providing direct support on the streets
  • StreetSupport Chelmsford – an online directory linking individuals with local services
  • Rucksack Project – an annual campaign collecting essential winter items for rough sleepers

We adopt a housing-first approach, focusing on securing stable housing as the critical first step in helping individuals rebuild their lives.

Charity number 1209980 Cool to be Kind Ltd.

Latest news:

Christmas at the lay-by

King’s Award for Voluntary Service awarded to our charity

The Rucksack Project needs your help to support the homeless

Cool to be Kind granted Charity Status

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Cool to be Kind at VOLFEST 2024

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Fraser on Phoenix FM !

Cool to be Kind Needs Storage Space

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Remembering Marion: Honouring the Legacy of a Dedicated Volunteer

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Cool to be Kind celebrates after receiving £20k of National Lottery funding to help rough sleepers in Essex