Beam

Alex Stephany

Montana Gerry

Sebastian Barker

About Beam

Learn the basics about Beam, a long-term solution for homelessness that uses crowdfunding.

What is Beam?

Where does Beam operate?

Who started Beam?

How does Beam work?

10 reasons to support people through Beam

Why is Beam a great way to help people?

Learn about our unique, personalised model

How is Beam different from other crowdfunding platforms?

How does Beam prevent homelessness?

How does Beam measure social impact?

Why is it called Beam?

The Basics

Why is Beam a social enterprise, rather than a charity?

More information about Beam as an organisation

What is a social enterprise?

Tell me about Beam's 100% giving model

Why does Beam offer employees share options?

An overview of Beam's current funding situation

How is Beam funded?

Beam's Business Model

What training does Beam offer?

What housing support does Beam offer?

Does Beam support people into housing?

Overview of items that Beam will crowdfund

What funding does Beam offer?

How does Beam calculate childcare costs?

What does the "contingency" in a campaign's budget refer to?

Campaigns fund fast - and funding can be flexibly applied if it is needed before the campaign is fully funded

How long does it take for a campaign to fund?

How we ensure 100% of campaigns fully fund

What happens if a Beam campaign does not reach its funding target?

What happens if a person doesn’t secure a job with Beam?

Why might someone withdraw from Beam and what happens next?

Campaigns

Information about the amazing people we support and eligibility criteria

Who is eligible to crowdfund on Beam?

Does Beam work with people who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction?

Does Beam work with people who suffer from severe mental and physical health problems?

Diversity is a reality of homelessness and vital to Beam's work

How diverse are the people Beam supports?

Eligibility & Diversity

Does Beam stay in touch with people after they find a job or home?

What’s the average starting salary for someone who has used Beam?

Life After Beam

Browse our campaigns

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