A PEMBROKESHIRE charity has been highlighting the rise in homelessness in the county this August.

“So far this month, we have had 14 people in Pembrokeshire needing our help,” said Amanda Evans, of Homeless Pembrokeshire on Sunday, August 17.

“This week, we had three people unable to source accommodation because they own a pet.

“Low income, domestic abuse, poor mental health, lack of affordable housing, and addiction are some of the contributing factors we have seen.

“We desperately need funds to keep up with demand; tents and rucksacks are particularly in short supply.”

The Paul Sartori Foundation’s donation of sleeping bags was hailed as a great help.

Anyone who wishes to donate to Homeless Pembrokeshire can do this via homelesspembrokeshire.co.uk .