A LOCAL charity is urging residents to make a difference in 2026 by turning everyday online shopping into vital support for young people facing homelessness.

Gloucestershire Nightstop has teamed up with Give as you Live Online, allowing supporters to raise funds at no extra cost when shopping with more than 6,000 retailers, from groceries and clothing to holidays and insurance.

Nightstop will also receive a bonus donation for anyone who signs up before the end of February.

Funds raised help Gloucestershire Nightstop continue its work supporting vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25 across the county, providing safe accommodation and tailored support to prevent homelessness.

The charity says it needs to raise several hundred thousand pounds each year to keep services running.