The unique initiative will offer homeless individuals access to contactless NFC cards to help them raise donations and spend vouchers at accredited Oratio vendors, along with a 'digital PO box' temporary address in shelters to help them apply for ID and more traditional banking solutions.
The project aims to address some of the fundamental problems caused by being homeless in the UK and help and empower individuals to take control of their future by giving them access to some of the core requirements to break the cycle of homelessness.
Having access to a contactless payment solution and a temporary address will help individuals to collect financial donations, acquire a widely recognised ID, source a bank account, and potentially start applying for job opportunities.
More than 11,000 people sleep on the streets of London every year and Oratio is committed to deploying 10,000 Oratio cards throughout the duration of the programme, with a pilot scheme...