That homeless fine is like having to have to donate a kidney because you are sick.

So no one helped him, but he helped someone. Respect ✊

In a developed country such as England there should be no homeless people, the government are failing them

It makes me sick how most of homeless people are ex soldiers who have just been thrown aside after serving.

one word for you Russell ... RESPECT. Please keep focusing on real issues, I always look forward to watching your next videos.

I've give a homeless man a coffee two weeks ago an it was freezing cold out an I asked him if he really doesn't have anywhere to sleep for the night cause the last person I saw in that spot wasn't really homeless was just trying to get money from people who went to draw out money from a atm that was there. When he told me that the coffee was enough an that he was just greatful that I didn't treat him like he's not a person, I told him not to move from that spot an when I got back he said; To be honest I didn't think you was coming back. I gave him a spare duvet I had An people around just started to take out there phones like that was them helping.

I am a homeless 19 year old girl living in a 29 room hostel. Thank you so much for recognising us❤️

if you can sponsor a tiger for £5 a month, you can spare 50p for the homeless. donate to charities and the foodbank, if you can give them food or drink (preferably hot) then that's fantastic but sometimes some spare change and a smile is all it takes to make someone's day

I love that Russell is using his comedy to being awareness to this issue. I've been homeless for a year now and my friend has been homeless for longer. I'm lucky I'm in a shelter but my friend hasn't been so lucky over the years more needs to be done to protect the vulnerable in society

“Don’t give them money, you’re just feeding their addiction” “Paul, you’ve been on the Fruit machine for four hours”

I was homeless a few years ago and I wasn't on drugs or alcohol not everyone that is homeless is on drugs don't get me wrong we've all thought it in the past but it isn't true fortunately for me I was able to go into an hostel after a few weeks and in there the majority of people were clean it was a truly an eye opener so as humans we shouldn't make an assumption that that man or woman is on drugs cause she's homeless you should get to know them first! I always give £10 to a homeless person they are people too. But if you want to just assume the homeless are on drugs then what about the people that have a house/flat they are on drugs too and who cares if the homeless spend the money on drugs, have you slept on the streets in the cold? People deals with things in different ways we ain't all perfect we all make mistakes and we shouldn't take it out on foreigners either it isn't all their fault. People are quick to bitch about the foreigners coming into our country but they do the jobs most British people wouldn't do and our best doctors are foreigners but when your ill or need treatment from the hospital your not bitching about them then to their face are you. I think some people need to get off their high horse and realise we are all the same, it's time to grow up.

When I was an admittedly naiive, idealistic 17yo (despite my own difficult circumstances), my then-boyfriend and I offered to take a homeless kid (16yo) to get a hot meal. It was something we did from time to time, when we could afford it. There were and still are an appalling number of homeless kids in my city. His reaction shocked us both. He started crying, like our offer had honestly just broken him. I asked him what was wrong & what we could do to help and we sat down next to him on the footpath. He told us he was starving (literally, not figuratively), but he had to stay there and make as much money from begging as he possibly could. He was trapped living with his mum & her boyfriend, who were extremely abusive and used him to get them money for their drug habits. I described him here as homeless because he told us they made him sleep in their backyard, under a disheveled verandah. That's not a home. We asked him if he'd tried to escape and his eyes went wide and he just started vigorously shaking his head. He told us that the one time he'd tried, they'd driven around the city for hours and hunted him down, beating him unconscious and tossing him back into the backyard. This was also back when not everyone had a phone and services that now provide homeless folks with mobile phones didn't yet exist. Being myself from an abusive home and with my then-boyfriend having grown up in abject poverty, we wanted to help him, but didn't know how. My boyfriend offered to take him to get a hot meal and give him twice what he would usually have made from begging. While they went off and did that, I went to an Internet cafe and did some research on whom we could contact for him for help. I can't remember their name now, but we walked with him to the 24/7 offices of an organisation that specifically helped young people in danger from abusive family. We gave him our phone numbers, but I think he was probably apprehensive about potentially bothering us, so he never contacted us after we left him at those offices. I know what it's like to feel worthless and like any time you talk to someone, you must be bothering them, cuz why would they want to talk to you? You're worthless. It was clear at the time that was how he felt, cuz he kept apologising for literally everything, which is something I used to do, as well. I'm not including his name here, in case someone else remembers him from back then, cuz I have no idea where he is or what his life is like, now. But I think of him every so often and hope he's doing well. The point in me telling this story is that you really, really never know what someone's story or situation is. Every homeless person we see is a complex individual with their own life story of all the human experiences we share. ANYONE can be rendered homeless at ANY TIME.

It’s horrible how many people ignore/ abuse the homeless. These people need our help. They have hopes and dreams just like you. The cruelty of some people breaks my heart.

I'm absolutely disgusted with stoke on Trent councilThey are fining homeless people a grand for sleeping in a tentI really hope the guy I gave a tent n sleeping bag to doesn't get fined

I absoloutely adore the homeless man for helping the suicidal girl even though I don’t know him that means a hell of a lot and touched a raw nerve

The people who try to use the excuse, “ I don’t give them money because they will only use it for drugs,” should try to buy them a sandwich, or maybe clothes. It is the lamest excuse possibly thought of, when you think about simple things that you can give.

I'm currently in Edinburgh as an exchange student and I'm shocked how many homeless people I saw around. I'm glad for the internet link. I reported this one homeless man I saw a few times near me. I hope he gets the help he needs.

I own a fairly small business and was looking for someone to help manage some of my finances. I was walking down the street in my town and I saw a young woman crying with her teenage son doing his maths work. I went up to her and asked if she needed help with the work, she laughed and I asked her if she was looking for a job. To this day, she still works with me and is one of the hardest workers I know. Her son got into LSC after his mums tutoring and she managed to get herself a place near my house. I couldn’t offer her a place at my house as I still lived at my parents at the time but she would come to my study in the day for a few hours and have lunch with me

👏You preach it man. I honestly think that growing up watching Russell Howard has made me a better person. Thank you

I always give when I can. If you don't like giving money, you can always give food or coffee. I always do that or if they need socks or a scarf. I can't imagine how hard it is for anyone regardless what might led him/her to that situation. It is horrible, help shouldn't be categorised. Can you imagine that someone out there in this winter, hungry? or very cold? or sick? can you imagine how hard it is to sit on these streets, the cold travel through your bones .. how about if you have any chronic illnesses or if you actually have a weak health. It is horrible :( .. heartbreaking too. I always pass people thinking, these people didn't start their life homeless. They are someone's else child, brother or sister .. :( They sure had a life of their own at one time, whatever it is that drove them to down bottom, doesn't make them less human or worth empathy and care.

'The floor is £100 fines'

I saw a mother and child sitting outside of a store with a sign. The sign said they were about to be homeless and they were hungry. I felt for them a lot that day, as times were tight that month for me, so I decided to buy her and her son a pretzel from Jamba Juice, seeing as that’s where I was eating lunch. A little girl followed behind me with her mom with a backpack almost bigger than she was with toiletries and necessities. That lady cried when I left, saying that nobody had been that kind to her in a long time.

"That doesn't solve the problem, that's just moving it!" - My parents response to my procrastination.

We have no idea why these people have come to be homeless yet somehow feel the need to judge. Many of them will be homeless through disasters among family or careers plummeting. They didn’t choose to be homeless. Why look down at them? It can easily happen to any one of us.

I remember taking a trip to London with college a couple years back and honestly the nicest people were the homeless, crowds of people in suits and ties walked past as we asked for directions. later on tat day we were stood talking to a homeless man and his dog for about 20 minutes and he was so cheerful. I gave a homeless man in Carlisle a fiver one time after seeing my girlfriend because it was either that or 2p. as my gf walked back five minutes later he was sat with a chip butty and a big smile. people need to stop the stereotype that because they are homeless they must have a dependency and spend all their money on it.

Nearly became homeless when our car burst into flames on our driveway. So I really have respect and want homeless people to be treated better and genuinely hope our attitude as a society changes soon and begins to support these *people.*

moral: homeless people are more caring to housed people, than housed people are caring to homeless

This video reminds me of a case that caused an outcry couple of years ago: a homeless man got beaten up really hard for 2 hours by some young lads in an abandoned tunnel, they weren't drunk but just did for a thrill. They came to the tunnel and beat him up 3 times within a day. Finally the homeless guy couldn't stand and stabbed one of the attackers to death. Then the police came and had him arrested. The killed lad's parents went crazy and called for the death penalty. If it weren't for the fact that the CCTV was exposed by the media, he probably would be sentenced to death cuz the dead kid's parents were some kind of senior officers in government. The homeless guy ended up sentenced 5 years in jail for manslaughter. Sad story. But at least he hot a place to live. This world has never been fair. WTF.

“Don’t give them money they’ll just spend it on alcohol and drugs.” “What do you think I’m going to spend it on?”

As much as the homeless break my heart, I'm a student, so I barely have enough money for myself, and I hate having to pass them by. I wish the councils would get their act together and people who had the money can do something.

What a heartwarming story. How brave was this man! Thank you for being there.

Thank you for bringing stories like this to the forefront, Russell. You’re doing very good work. Cheers!

Anti-homeless benches should be banned

The sad truth is, there are people who genuinely need help and kindness from the public, but there are also those who will take advantage of it. People who sleep rough get treated like shit because of the few who abuse people's kindness. Scammers who ask for money for a train ticket home after getting stuck overnight without their debit card. Lazy men and women who, rather than get an actual job, sit and beg for money, before climbing into their car and moving to another area of the city for more handouts. Worse is, people who use the donations they get for drugs, alcohol and non-essentials instead of trying to get a place to sleep. People who rather than get help for an illness blame others for not helping them. These few hurt the many who are in actual dire need of assistance.

I LOVE the format, where you end with a heart warmer/heart breaker. Brother, do we ever need that in the world.

It’s a skill to find humour in despair

Where I live there's a homeless guy that has a pet pigeon.

I’ve been homeless on multiple occasions because my mum has thrown me out. I’m 16. I’ve slept rough too many times.

The number of rough sleepers (unsheltered homeless) has increased by more than 250 percent since 2010. There was an estimated 1,768 people sleeping rough on any given night in 2010; by 2017 this had increased to 4,751. Thank you tories!

1:54 I think I'd rather die than listen to that shit

I'm currently one of these homeless people. It's not a fun position to be in

its quite heart breaking to see a homeless person on the street.

My nan, who is ill and fragile and not rich, offered a homeless person near her street some sandwiches she had made because she’s always been incredibly selfless and kind. The homeless person told her that he wanted money and when she said she didn’t have any on her he started shouting and insulting her and saying that sandwiches were useless to him- that was when she realised that he wasn’t truly homeless and just want drug money. Apparently nowadays he’s living in a huge house, but she still sees him faking the act sometimes. But I applauded her for doing what she did, and despite that experience she still tries to help others because she knows that’s only the minority of homeless people. There will always be negative people in every group of people; celebrities, billionaires, elderly, teenagers, homeless people, mentally ill people, EVERYTHING. But you’ve got to make sure you don’t judge everyone based on that. There are good people also. I was shouted at by an elderly man on a bus when I was 8 years old because I was talking to my friend and didn’t see him walk on- so I didn’t offer him my seat. Even at that age I had been taught to do so, but I genuinely didn’t see. So he looked at me and said ‘I’m glad to know you’re disabled’ and I looked confused, and he said ‘well you must be disabled if you’re sitting in the front seats of the bus and aren’t willing to move for me’. I apologised and went to get up, but my mum behind me told the man that it was disgusting for him to talk to a child like that- and if he has a problem he should talk to her. Despite that experience, does that mean I don’t still stand up for the elderly? Of course not. Because that was only one man. People are too quick to judge every homeless person because of one negative story- but I’ve seen tons of homeless people who are amazing. Not everyone on the streets is even homeless either. Once I saw this man lying down on a coat on the floor with a woman and a child with him. He was shivering and crying and if you hadn’t have asked or took a second glance many would have assumed he was homeless. When I asked, I discovered that he was actually diabetic and had recently had a hip surgery. He had just fallen over and was having back spasms and was in serious pain. They had rung the hospital and were told it was a 2 hour wait (which was disgusting in itself). We asked if there was any way to help this poor man who was clearly in agony and sweating profusely, but they said there wasn’t anything we can do. Unsatisfied in leaving without helping, me and the people I was with went and purchased a packet of sweets from the supermarket nearby for the young girl who had been waiting so patiently with this man who may or may not have been her father. Even that small act of kindness- that wasn’t even for him- meant a lot. You don’t know anything about these peoples lives, so you can’t be quick to judge. Imagine yourself in their shoes. If you don’t want them to spend it on drugs (even though tons of non-homeless people use drugs and not everyone has a huge issue with that), then contribute whatever you can- food, drink, a blanket, even a ‘hello, how are you? Are you doing okay?’ proves that you care and view them as a person. Being viewed so negatively can have such negative psychological effects, it takes a lot to remain positive. I once saw a homeless man who wished everyone who went by a lovely day, and honestly it was so humbling and a wonderful gesture. But I bet he rarely heard anyone say it back, or even give him a glance. He wasn’t asking for anything or begging, he was merely spreading positivity but was still ignored- probably viewed as crazy or dangerous, purely because of where he was. Rethink what you are giving out to society. Is it positivity and generosity, or even whatever you can, whenever you can? Or is it negativity, selfishness and exclusion? I admit, I can’t give homeless people things often because I am only young and don’t have a lot myself yet. But when I do have something, and when I get more as I grow older, I will do my best to contribute to more than myself and my circle. My local supermarket has a box in which you can place unopened food to be sent to homeless shelters, and if I see a homeless person I know that even a small amount of change will do. When I have things to spare that I’m going to through away- like blankets or books or clothes or anything still in good condition- I will think twice and perhaps give these things to charity stores or the homeless or people who need them. It’s the little things that count and it’s never too late to change your habits. I wish to learn from my nans huge heart and grow as a person, because her generosity is truly inspiring to me.

Nice one bruvva! It's awesome that you care as well.

For the last few years I've done the big sleep out to raise money for a charity that raises money for homeless people to help them and I would like to encourage everyone who sees this comment to take part in their local sleep out it really helps a lot of people in your local area

And people still vote for the torries......

I work at Subway and a few days ago a man came in and ordered a breakfast sub for a homeless man who was walking outside. He paid for the sub as well as a drink for the man. These are the heroes we need.

As much as I'd love to help the homeless, on my island most homeless people are mentally ill Last time I gave money to an homeless person he followed me back to our car and tried pry himself in I can never bring myself to give money again after that horrific moment

For the homeless person part, its actually 1 in every 217 people, as of 2016 that is, in 2018 that number increased to 1 in every 208 people. Very sad

So beautiful this story remind me that anyone can be a good person😢

Homelessness shouldn’t be this bad, in the U.K. there are thousands of people sleeping on the streets. Something drastic has to change😢

Again... Brilliantly presented!

Russel if your reading this Edinburgh are having a Night tonight where you go and sleep in the rough to show people what it is like to be homeless. They have raised over £3 million there is a charity called social bite i think and they have cafes and homes for the homeless people.

The fine of 100 quid for sleeping rough is like someone injuring you and having to pay for it *looks at America*

Nothing but respect for you shining a light on problems like this! We should be helping these people! And the fact that that guy got treated awfully he still had the heart to save someone else!

Thank you for being a bright spark. Thank you for making me laugh, and for not only being funny- but for showing such compassion for others on your show. I make a point of watching your clips every night before bed so that I fall asleep happy. It's been helping my depression. I wake up rested and feeling positive, and I truly believe it's in part because of how good it feels to laugh right before bed at your humor.

there was a homeless man in my town and it turns out he lived up the road from me and he was still asking for money

I don't agree with him on Most things but he got this spot on.

I just love the way Russell makes something like this funny, and stays serious about it at the same time

This is one of the reasons Russel is one of my favourite comedians, he’s hilarious but he also calls attention to this issues and highlights moments like these. He just seems so kind

I gave a homeless guy money, enough to pay his deposit and guess what? He’s still o the street. He didn’t spend a penny of it on a home. Before I gave him the cash I took him food everyday and a cup of tea. There’s a group of “homeless” people in town too who aren’t homeless but still beg and play their little flutes with their dogs sitting by them. At the end of the day they all spill into the house next door to me and take their drugs, drink their booze and start fights. The amount of times the armed police have busted through that door because of calls made from us all in the street is ridiculous. These are the people who are giving the REAL and GENUINE a bad rep. Some people are truly struggling and then there’s fuckwits next door to me that are swimming in cash and play with peoples feelings. I wanted so badly to help that one guy who I thought was genuine until I saw he was just like the rest. Now I don’t know who is homeless and who isn’t when I go into town now and it’s so sad to see.

Believe me, I'm helping as much as possible. But nowadays I'm conflicted. My parents told me that not all people I see are homeless people. Some of them are faking

Russell makes me tear up....out of sadness and laughter at the same time🥺🤗

Great show Russell. Thx 🙏. Makes you see homeless in a different way. Lovely story at the end. Amazing hero

I don't give money to homeless people for two reasons one alot of them in my city are addicts of some kind and two i give it to the homeless charities instead as they can do more with my couple of pounds than 1 person could

65,000 families are homeless

I have a different kind of storym There was this guy who was homeless that I met a year ago. He had been homeless for around 2 years he had a beautiful dog called Redfoot. He said that the council only ever agreed to home him if he got rid of his dog and he refused it because he absolutely loved the dog. I know it seems stupid he didn't take the house but I understand why he didn't want to get rid of his dog. He's had the dog since it was a puppy and he absolutely adored it to the point where he'd spend most of the money he got from people to buy it food and treats. It was so sweet and heartbreaking at the same time. I bought the guy a coffee and some food as well as the dog some treats and gave him whatever money I could give. He also told me a story about why his dog was called Red foot. When he was a pup, he took a job of painting someone's room and the dog stood in a tray of red paint so he called him Redfoot and the name just stuck ever since. :')

Bless you, Adan. Hope you are doing well.

My friend runs a charity in the NE that helps ex military personnel who are homeless get back in their feet. It's called Changing Step North East.

PREACH MATE!!

He is extremely funny and gets his point across This is how more ppl step up and take action

Thank you as a son of a homeless father I thank you . You change more peoples heart than making then laugh in a good way

If you're from Melbourne, Australia and want to help the homeless, check out Steps: Outreach. They're an amazing charity that raises awareness for the homeless and helps them get back on their feet. They're an incredible bunch of people and they have helped so many people find jobs and restart their lives.

If u don’t wanna give them money coz ur scared it’ll feed their addiction (if they have one) then give them food, or drink. Give them a blanket or something to keep them warm. Not wanting to encourage smoking or drug use is not a reason to ignore a suffering person. Help whoever u can, we’re all ppl at the end of the day. Xx

I've been living in hostels for about a year and a half and I'm involved with a few like services/organisations for homeless young people and honestly the people I've met there are some of the funniest I've met. Its quite a depressing situation so we have to make the best of it! I make a point of talking to the rough sleepers in town and I always tell them about services but most of them are just on the waiting list for various places. Like I did get quite lucky because I think theres more support available for people younger than 25 certainly in this area, and it seems to be that way in quite a few places around the country.

He’s passionate about all the struggling people, he stands for people... love this guy... peoples person ❤️

If I actually carried money I would give it to them and I hear my family talk badly about them sometimes but I try to ignore it because they’re are still people

My school have came up with an idea to make shoe boxes filled with nice things for the homless and today the teachers sent them of to chairty

Russell Howard, I do hope you never stop astounding me. Thank you and best wishes.

I remember once me and my family have a homeless young lad a bag. Saw him about a week later and recognised the bag. Was really happy to see him. I hope he’s okay now.. Homeless people honest to god deserve so much better.

how about the council buy up some derelict land and make homes out of shipping containers. There's a company in Canada that can make an entire military base out of shipping containers, offices, barracks, infirmaries, all it takes is some land, and some imagination. I used to volunteer for a narrow gauge railway and they got a shipping container for £60.

We need to keep internet neutrality Russell if you are reading this

Spreading a powerful message through a comedy show but still make the message go through

City, United, Everton and Liverpool have started a charity in the north west and people who go to matches donate some food they don’t need. Amazing work!

What a legend!

I am politically homeless.

Homeless people are some of the most empathetic compassionate people

Oh Russell...thanks for this....

If I were homeless I would get myself in prison by committing a crime.

Really annoying how people still seem to look at homeless people as nothing more than that just homeless like nothing more in life than that and less of a person whatever have done to end up on the streets wherever addiction or just shitty circumstance still a person with a life just as important as any others self importance in others seem to be in abundance in people sometimes although it's completely your choice in deciding to give money to a charity or a person themselves would rather a person directly still as know in the city I am only one proper piece of help once a week and then Could still not have what personally need and why people seem to think why help people who don't want to change are just plain stupid beyond judgemental and presumptuous or what

you’re an amazing human being, keep doing what you’re doing, it’s worth it

Thank you for this. Being homeless here (Australia) is the same. I had my ribs kicked in a month ago for absolutely no reason, and the food availability is so limited. We need help, not punishment. Thank you for understanding us.

Give the homeless people *LAMBSAUCE* . Gordon Ramsay approves.

My dad gave a homeless man £5

I have so much respect for Russel. What a descent human being. 👏🏽

if i have cash i will give them cash, if i don’t i’ll buy them food/drink - i cannot stand people who do nothing to help the homeless. i had a conversation with someone at uni who genuinely said they don’t give them anything because “they got themselves into that situation”, and when i talked about divorces, or being made redundant his response was “just get a better job then, don’t work for a company that could go bust or do something to get fired”?!! the lack of empathy towards homeless people in this country disgusts me and it breaks my heart. stop making excuses, if you’ve got the time then help them, if you’ve got the money then give it to them. it takes less than a minute to give someone a couple of quid and ask how they’re doing, and i promise you that will make their day

Pisses me off the fact he gets a medal . For fuck sake I doubt that medal is gonna help him when it get's winter time

Ummmm when I was a child, I went to some Titanic type expo and was singing Row, Row, Row your boat

I always feel horrible ignoring homeless people, but I just realised - I’m 14 and I don’t have any money, what am I supposed to do?

Somehow Russel seems to be able to make me cry in laughter while making points and being aware about something so important