Since 2010 the number of people in the UK forced to sleep rough has increased by 34%. Living on the streets vastly increases the risk of suffering violence, sexual assault and mental illness-problems the current government are failing to address. Austerity measures such as slashing benefits and imposing Bedroom Tax have been accompanied by spiraling numbers of families forced into homelessness. 

I have decided to raise money for Shelter. This charity directly helps homeless people and families whilst pressurising the government on issues such as rent prices. Therefore I am giving up my bed to sleep on floors for Lent. I am not claiming to give up all comfort in life, just hoping to raise money for an important cause. It would be beautiful if you could donate even a little.

http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/12/rising-homelessness-shows-damage-caused-welfare-cuts

http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/about_us/how_we_make_a_difference

Many thanks,

Andrew

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