Dear DENS supporter,
Our Community Resettlement service supports people at risk of losing their homes through referrals from partner agencies and the local authority. I provide tailored assistance to help them access the financial support they need to sustain their tenancy and maintain their independence.
I am proud to support local people through this initiative, as part of DENS’ ongoing commitment to preventing homelessness across Dacorum.
Ellie and Dan’s story
For Ellie and Dan, home was unsafe due to their mum’s substance misuse. Referred to our Community Resettlement service, they received vital support to secure a safe new home. Their Key Worker helped them access temporary accommodation, essential household items and emergency food parcels.
Now in a council house, the siblings are receiving ongoing support to manage their finances and make meaningful progress in their lives.
Read Ellie and Dan’s full story
Your donation could…
help people across our community who are at risk of homelessness to access personalised support from our range of integrated accommodation services.
An urgent appeal from the Foodbank
We are running critically low on the essential items, listed below, that go into our emergency food parcels:
- Rice
- Long life juice/squash
- Tinned ham
- Tinned vegetables
- Jam
If you’re able to help, please drop off your donations to our Foodbank at Dacre House, 19 Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AA – Monday-Friday 10am-1pm. Additional hours on Wednesdays 4pm-6pm.
Help rebuild lives one step at a time
We can’t wait to bring you our new look event, the DENS Woodland Trail, taking place on Saturday 21st June at Berkhamsted Castle!
Walk or run your choice of stunning 5- or 10-mile routes. So, whether you’re an experienced runner looking for a scenic challenge, a keen walker wanting to enjoy the beauty of nature, or someone in the community eager to push yourself to complete a long-distance route, this event offers something for everyone.
Book your places for the Woodland Trail
London Marathon applications now open
We have 20 exclusive charity places available for next year’s London Marathon – taking place Sunday 26th April 2026.
Because we have limited access to these places, it’s so important for us to enlist exceptional fundraisers who are committed to making a big difference in helping rebuild the lives of local people facing crisis.
Apply for a London Marathon place
If you’re looking for a different running challenge, we also have places for the Royal Parks Half Marathon and The London 10K.
1,200kg of rubber recycled
Our Bike Project offers a tyre (pay what you want) and inner tube (free) recycling service, which has now diverted over one tonne of rubber waste away from landfills!
The project is committed to caring for our environment through bicycle recycling and repairing, while also empowering its participants through hands-on work experience and skills training.
Find out more about the Bike Project
A trio of successful events
We loved being part of the Watford FC Stadium Sleepout, working alongside the club’s Community Trust and other local homelessness charities – Herts Young Homeless, New Hope and One YMCA. The event was a shining example of collaboration among great local causes and has so far raised a huge £40k, which will be split evenly across the charities.
That same weekend, we were thrilled to be one of the headline charities at the Berkhamsted Half Marathon. We appreciate all the runners and volunteers who supported us, with a special thanks to Geoff Doyle, who took on the Fun Run and raised over ÂŁ2k.
Most recently, our sold-out Quiz Night was a jam-packed evening of fun and entertainment – raising over £3.5k and counting!
Women who inspire
In celebration of International Women’s Day earlier this month, we took to social media to share some of the incredible women that inspire our staff – from trailblazers in history to the everyday heroes in our lives.