Hi everyone,

I’m Strawbs , I’m 13, and next Friday 6th February my Mum and I are doing something my parents call “character building” and I call sleeping outside on purpose.

I’m taking part in a Sleep Out to raise money for people who sleep on the streets every night— not because they chose to, but because life went wrong faster than anyone expects. This charity helps people who are homeless or at risk, giving them food, support, and a chance to feel human again.

I’ll be cold. I’ll be tired. I’ll probably regret this at about 2am.But unlike thousands of others, I’ll still have a home to go back to in the morning.

That’s why I’m asking for your help.

My target is £1,000 (which feels enormous), but every donation — big or small — helps this charity support people with food, shelter, and hope when they need it most.

If you can spare the cost of a coffee, a snack, or something you definitely didn’t need on Amazon , please donate.

If you can’t donate, sharing this is amazing too.

Please help me turn one uncomfortable night into something that actually makes a difference.

Thank you so much 💛

Strawbs