On Thursday 16th November I am going to take part in the Eden Project Sleep Out to raise money for the Amber Foundation.

I like my bed, I don't like the cold.

And for the other 364 days of the year I will be all the more grateful for this, knowing there are lots of people who face this fete night after night, it feels like the least I can do.

If you can't face getting involved with the sleepout then perhaps you share just a few pounds to support this great cause.

Young people turn to Amber for a variety of complex reasons and they can come from all walks of life. However most are from disadvantaged backgrounds and many have been in care. The common triggers we see are family breakdown, leaving care, prison release or losing a private tenancy. However most are also dealing with trauma, mental ill-health and/or addiction. For many the pandemic and the cost of living crisis has only made things worse.

Amber provide a temporary but safe home at their centres in Devon, Wiltshire, Surrey and Kent. During their stay each young person receives full support and follows Amber's unique development programme designed to support them to turn their life around and move on to a bright, independent future.

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