Winter is coming, and with it brings a fresh set of challenges for Croydon's homeless.

That's why people are being asked to donate new pairs of socks to help keep homeless people warm.

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues in Croydon are asking for donations of woolly hats, gloves, scarves, toiletries and anything else that could help.

Manager of the Croydon branch, Dan Haskey said: “A lot of us may take having a clean pair of warm socks to wear for granted but for a homeless person without a proper roof over their heads it’s the last thing on their mind.

"As well as socks you can also donate hats, scarves, gloves and small sets of toiletries to our appeal – and every single item will go to a homeless person."

Donations can be made at the society's Croydon branch on George Street.