Like a lot of Londoners I see people sleeping rough on a daily basis. Sometimes I turn a blind eye to it, and sadly over the years I've absorbed it as a part of daily life. Of course, it isn't normal, and in fact the number of people sleeping rough has tripled since I first moved to London. It's up 18% in the last year alone. 

By sleeping out in the precincts of Southwark cathedral, I'm raising money for Robes' excellent winter shelter program--it provides a warm bed, food and companionship every night for a group of 35 homeless people. One of the shelters is around the corner from my house in Peckham--which is how I came to learn about it. 

Please donate generously - and remember to add Gift Aid!