
A project which uses contactless pay points to help Harrogate’s homeless could be expanded after it raised more than £2,700 in four months.
The Street Aid scheme became the first of its kind in Yorkshire when it launched in October last year
It was set up by Harrogate Borough Council, North Yorkshire Police and Harrogate Homeless Project with the aim of reducing begging in the town.
Donations are made via debit or credit cards being tapped on to the terminal, which has been installed in the window of Marks and Spencer. Each tap gives £3.
Inspector Penny Taylor, from North Yorkshire Police, said: “We've seen a reduction in begging in Harrogate through this and I would support further roll-out of the scheme, so the most vulnerable people in Harrogate can benefit.”