And finally… Square Mile launches contactless donation points for homeless

The City of London is launching an alternative giving campaign to help the City’s homeless and rough sleeper population, by donating money through four new contactless card points.

And finally... Square Mile launches contactless donation points for homeless

The City of London Corporations said those working and living in one of the world’s biggest financial centres will be able to donate £3 a time to homelessness charity Beam, by tapping their debit and credit cards on the contactless devices at the following locations:

  • City of London Information Centre, St Pauls Churchyard
  • Barbican Library
  • Tower Bridge Engine Room
  • Guildhall West Wing reception window

People can also support the campaign by donating online, and City firms can sign up to put devices in their premises at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/tapforchange.



The campaign will run for three months, and if it is successful, more contact points could be rolled out across other City locations.

Marianne Fredericks, Chairman of City of London Corporation’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Sub-Committee said: “In a culture where people are increasingly using their debit and credit cards and carrying very little cash, this is an effective and efficient way to help the most vulnerable in our society.

“The funds raised through the these devices will go towards the essential, often life-saving work being carried out by Beam.

“Working with our partners we are supporting rough sleepers to make real life-changes, leading to training, jobs and long-term accommodation and helping them get off the streets for good.

“I hope City business will embrace this campaign and help provide even more locations for the alternative giving tap machines.”

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