A homelessness charity has called for support to meet growing demands over the summer.

Worcestershire-based Maggs Day Centre launched their summer campaign, 'There are no holidays for homelessness', to request additional aid as temperatures rise.

Marketing and relations manager, Melissa Blewitt, said: "As a charity, we’re fortunate that during the festive months, we are always overwhelmed with the generosity of our supporters.

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"Whether your support comes in the form of monetary, gifts in kind or volunteering time, we’re extremely grateful for the kindness of our supporters and know that it truly helps us and our service users.”

She added: “Understandably, people are enjoying time away, whether this be time off from work or jetting off to somewhere hot and maintaining charity support isn’t a priority.

"However, homelessness doesn’t go anywhere, and our service users suffer dramatically with the hotter temperatures so that’s why Maggs is raising awareness for our cause to ensure our services can continue to keep serving those in the community.”

In the UK, more than 200,000 households face homelessness, with over 20 people sleeping rough in Worcester alone.

According to official figures, the rough-sleeping population in Worcester is significantly higher than in London.

Volunteer coordinator and clothing project lead, Stephanie Maton, said: "During the summertime, we’re always in need of items such as suncreams, sun hats and bottles of water in reusable bottles to help keep our service users safe and hydrated.

"If you have any of these items lying around or can add to your basket whilst shopping, please contact the team or visit us at our Clothing Project in the Tything."

The charity operates two day centres in Worcester and Malvern, in addition to four properties offering temporary housing for homeless people in the area.

To support or donate, visit www.maggsdaycentre.co.uk/summer.