About CATH

Chester Aid to the Homeless (CATH) was founded by a team of volunteers in 1972 to provide help and support to Chester’s homeless community. The charity has developed over four decades to become a leading homeless charity in the city of Chester providing a wide range of services.

CATH remains the key Chester City Centre charity for homeless people, offering support, encouragement and a safety net to those in crisis. The Harold Tomlins Centre is open to all in need of help and support.

CATH operates the only homeless day centre in the County of Cheshire
CATH welcomes up to 500 individuals to its day services per annum
CATH has 24 supported beds that operate under high demand and have a continual waiting list
CATH picks up those clients that have greatest difficulty accessing statutory services
CATH listens to client voices through a volunteer force that care

Due to the rapidly increasing numbers of homeless people on the streets of Chester, CATH needs your support NOW!

How you can help

Donations and community fundraising are an essential part of our income which helps us to provide the level and range of services we do.

Find out more about how you can help Chester Aid to the Homeless by clicking here

Latest News & Events

Cheshire Cycle Ride June 29, 2018 - Join the Cheshire Cycle Ride on Sunday 2nd September and help raise money for CATH. Read more
Concert for CATH November 13, 2017 - On Friday 8th December, Malpas Ladies Choir with soloists from Abbeygate College are performing a Read more
We’re all stitched up! August 31, 2017 - Have you heard the one about 5 medics and a lawyer? We know, it sounds Read more