Since 1997, Off the Fence Trust has stayed true to its original mission through staff changes, tens of thousands of rough sleepers, thousands of vulnerable women and more than 100,000 school children. In that time, it has seen well over £9 million raised to make a real difference in Brighton & Hove. Off The Fence has tackled both the root causes and the effects of emotional and physical poverty; walked alongside those impacted; providing practical support and taking its hands and hearts to where they are most needed. Its mission, along with its logo with compassion at its centre, hasnt changed in 25 years. If anything, it has become more anchored. Resisting poverty. Empowering people. Restoring hope. Since 1997 Off The Fence has raised over £9 million, helped thousnds of people restore lives and hope and worked with over 100,000 school children. in 2022 the need for this social and personal intervention for the less advantaged is as acute as ever. The job has just begun.