We are Humans, a charity that supports those that are homeless or in financial crisis is celebrating 2 years as an official and registered charity. It was founded over 20 years ago by Andrew Talbot but has only been a registered since 2023 when it opened its base in Boscombe for 2 years.
Mr Talbot founded the charity after his experience being homeless himself. At first once he was back on his feet, he would feed his friends who were still living on the street through buying reduced vegetables from supermarkets and making sandwiches and soups to hand out.
Since becoming a registered charity, We Are Humans now provide free breakfast clubs for children and parents, advice sessions, pensioners lunch clubs and access to a community pantry. They also hand out meals to the homeless on Saturday and Sundays.
Mr Talbot explained that help for the homeless is needed now more than ever. Despite the growth in their charity they continue to see more and more people struggling and needing help.
“we are all a pay check away from being turfed out onto the street” said Mr Talbot. He says with the cost-of-living crisis and post-Christmas lull more people are struggling than ever.
Mr Talbot said the best part about his charity is helping people: “It’s helping them to become self-respecting, self-reliant and to be human again, to be thoughtful about themselves and others.”
“We Are Humans has a massive impact on the homeless community in Bournemouth. We deal in humanity. We don’t share information about our guys. If we say we are going to do something it gets done.”
We Are Humans urge the public to donate to their cause if they can. “Every penny that comes in goes out into these projects,” says Mr Talbot.
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