It’s that time of year when nights draw longer, the temperature drops and suddenly ‘pumpkin spice’ is the feature of many menus. Now, we ease the social calendar of summer, dress up our houses with cosy blankets and scented candles and get ready to enjoy lounging indoors with family dinners, movie marathons or the solitude of a good book.

Being all-consumed by our love of interiors, this time of year has always been a favourite of ours. There’s nothing better than the safety and warmth of your home as you look out on the dark and cold evenings.

It becomes impossible, then, to ignore those in need of a safe place to live. When we walk through the streets of our home city of Leeds, we can see that not enough is being done to end homelessness and help those less fortunate than us.

After listening to the stories of those who ended up sleeping rough, we found that even the most stable-seeming lives can be quickly upended by misfortune. The system, sadly, misses vulnerable people and many aren’t given the support needed to find a safe space to live.

However, there are amazing people who’ve made it their purpose to end homelessness and help those most in need in our city. This is how we came across the wonderful work of Simon on the Streets.

Simon on the Streets is a West Yorkshire charity serving Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees. Year after year, they help home the homeless, as well as offer emotional support, temporary accommodation and help with getting necessary documents and benefits.

Every day, we’re reminded of how lucky we are to be able to home and clothe ourselves, and ensure our employees are equally taken care of. That’s why we decided to pledge our support to Simon on the Streets over the next five years. By sharing some of our profit, we can help those most in need. As a company, this is one of the most important things our success has allowed us to do.

We’re so proud of our employees who are getting behind this cause, as we pledge to do more, give more and fundraise more for Simon on the Streets. Keep an eye out for our future fundraisers, we’ll be excited to share how they go!.

If you want to know more about Simon on the Streets, you can find information on their website. Or, if you’re feeling particularly charitable, you can also donate to their impressive cause here.