The Rock Trust is one of Scotland's leading youth-specific homelessness charities. We work with 16-25 year olds to help them avoid and move on from homelessness.

We believe that accommodation, support, education and employment are the best routes off the streets and away from the misery that accompanies homelessness; leading to a better future for our young people.

The services we offer young people have been developed to deliver what young people really need, with an emphasis on creating choice and keeping them safe. Every young person is different, that is why our services range from long-term accommodation and support for young people with very complex needs, such as those leaving care, to emergency advice and accommodation for young people in crisis, to support for young people who are affected by poverty and simply struggling to access an expensive and competitive rental market.

Since 1993 we have been organising a community Sleep Out to raise awareness of youth homelessness, and funds for our front-line work. This is a vital fundraiser us, directly enabling us to help over 400 young people every year.

This year, more than ever, we need our community's support to help fund our local services. As we face an increasing squeeze on the funding for our core work, we are turning to our supporters and community to help us make sure that we can reach the young people who will need us in 2019.

Our Sleep Out challenge this month is not for everyone. We are very grateful to the many individuals and teams who are taking part, but if you could not be involved this year, but want to be part of our campaign to shine a spotlight on youth homelessness, while raising funds for our work in 2019, please donate here or set up your own alternative fundraiser.

Thank you in advance for your help. Only together can we make sure no young person in our community is denied their human right to a safe home.

Watch Sam's story below to hear how he was helped by the Rock Trust