- Dec 1, 2025
- 2 min read
London’s tradespeople and DIYers can help fight the capital’s homelessness crisis simply by picking up a tin of Dulux paint at Leyland next month (December 2025).
From 1 - 14 December, leading decorating retailer Leyland and global paint brand AkzoNobel will donate £2 for every tin of Dulux Trade or Dulux Heritage (750ml or larger) sold across their London network of stores – £1 from each business – online and in-store – to St Mungo’s charity.
St Mungo’s has been on the frontline of homelessness in London for over 55 years and also runs services in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Brighton, Bristol, Oxford and Reading. New figures show that 4,711 people slept on the streets of London between July and September 2025 – and nearly half of them were doing so for the first time. This rise is being driven by the ongoing housing and cost of living crisis, leaving thousands without a safe place to call home.
Martin Hastings, CEO of Leyland, said:
“Homelessness is one of London’s most urgent challenges. With 35 Leyland stores across the capital and a 36th opening in December, we’re part of these communities – and we want to help. Dulux Trade and Dulux Heritage are consistently among our bestselling paints, and we hope this initiative will drive even more sales to boost the support we can offer to St Mungo’s.”
Peter Howard, Sustainability, Regulatory & Partnership Lead at AkzoNobel Decorative Paints UK (parent company of Dulux), added:
“This is a brilliant example of brands, customers and communities coming together. When decorators and DIYers choose Dulux Trade or Dulux Heritage, they’re not just transforming spaces – they’re helping people rebuild their lives. We hope this campaign brings real colour, warmth and hope to those who need it most this Christmas.”
St Mungo’s is a leading homelessness charity with national influence. They work in partnership with local authorities, health colleagues and communities, to end homelessness and rebuild lives. Last year, the charity supported approximately 26,000 people who were homeless, or at risk of homelessness, through 138 services. They support almost 2,000 people every night.
Hetti Hartnall, Senior Corporate Partnerships Lead at St Mungo’s, said:
“This partnership goes far beyond paint. Every tin sold across the two weeks will help people to rebuild their lives and find a safe place to call home.”
St Mungo’s also runs a construction skills programme, giving people access to accredited training in painting, wallpapering, plumbing, dry lining and more – opening doors to secure employment and long-term stability.
For more information, please visit the St Mungo’s website.
Leyland stores are located across London, offering a full range of decorating supplies, tools, hardware, electrical and plumbing equipment, and building materials.
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