Tub Collins is fundraising for St John Ambulance

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St John Ambulance Homeless Project

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St John Ambulance

Charity Registration No. 1077265

Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders. Our mission is · to provide an effective and efficient charitable first aid service to local communities · to provide training and products to satisfy first aid and related health and safety needs for all of society · to encourage personal development for people of all ages, through training and by membership of our organisation.

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Tub Collins

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31/10/2009

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Raised: 8%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £420.00

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My story

In September National Figures estimated that up to 438 people are sleeping rough on any one night across England. Outside of London, Brighton has one of the highest homeless rates per capita.

Last year the St John Ambulance Brighton Homeless Service helped more than 870 homeless clients - 51 of which were under the age of 25. There were 163 nurse interventions and its volunteers gave advice on alcohol and health issues to more than 320 homeless people.

Through a weekly nurse-led clinic on Hove Seafront and drop-in clinics at St Patrick’s Hostel and Night Shelter and St. Anne's Day Centre, the team provide a unique gateway to the healthcare services not normally available but so desperately needed by the homeless community. The Service receives no government funding and relies entirely upon the dedication of its volunteers to continue.

On Friday 28th November the Brighton Homeless Service will be staging a Sleep Out, in Jubilee Square in the heart of Brighton, in order to raise awareness of homeless issues generally and the services the team have to offer the local homeless community. The event is supported by CEO, Tub Collins, and County President, Major Mark Scrase-Dickins, both of whom will be sleeping out on the night.

Not limited to just Brighton, St John Ambulance Sussex also provides access to healthcare services for the Hastings homeless community through a drop-in clinic with Nurse Independent Prescribing facilities at the Seaview Project Day Centre. In 2007, our Hastings service helped 1,182 clients. In conjunction with The Conquest Hospital, we are currently investigating access to healthcare for homeless people who have been discharged from A&E but require some form of aftercare. By sharing of experiences the team aims to identify the type of health needs encountered in this situation and assess what can be done to bridge the gap.

The recent economic downturn is likely to increase homelessness nationwide, and we need to prepare now. Spread this message far and wide, tell all your colleagues, friends and family and help us to ensure that the invaluable services of both the Brighton and Hastings Homeless teams are able continue by sponsoring us now or by coming to support the event on the 28th November.

Thank you.

	I saw you there, well done! Donation by Mand Williams 01/12/08	£10.00
	Well done Tub! x Donation by Sarah Jafar 01/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Paz Chauhan 01/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Perhaps Barts Square next time? Donation by Glen Jackson 29/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Happy 10th Anniversary. All the Best. Donation by Jude Stratton 28/11/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Justine Fallis 28/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by chris pearcy 28/11/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Don't catch a cold, hope all goes well. Donation by HMC 27/11/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Let's hope it keeps fine! Donation by Tom Colville 27/11/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I wish you well on this venture Donation by Trevor Vaughan 25/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ann Marks 20/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Great effort... trying to get more people to join in on the night! Donation by Paco Jaen 17/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Annette Watson 11/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great to highlight these essential services. Good luck Donation by Julia 10/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	wrap up warm Donation by Karen Broady 10/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	mate dont catch cold you can borrow my bedsocks Donation by Barbara Pyper 05/11/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck, good cause :) Donation by Shaun 05/11/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Keep warm, keep smiling and keep your eyes on the goal Donation by Malc & Sonja from Devon 04/11/08	£10.00
	Hope it doesn't snow!! Donation by Peter 04/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	that's a lot of cider. Donation by Scream mask guy 04/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Donation by Pam Brunton 04/11/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You know how much I like camping! This is just taking it too far - Good on ya!!!! Donation by Judith Manson 03/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	gotta be worth £25 to get the duvet to myself for a night! Good luck!! Donation by Mel 03/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck with this folks! Donation by DB 03/11/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck ! Donation by Dave Heasman 31/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£420.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£112.82

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