We are spending a night sleeping rough to raise money for The Wellspring in Stockport.

We are lucky to have a home. Not everyone does.

I spent 14 years writing for The Big Issue North and saw homelessness up close. Jake has worked in homelessness prevention for ten years. My younger brother has also experienced homelessness.

I know that one night sleeping without a roof over our head can't truly reflect the reality of homelessness.

The experiences of those individuals supported by The Wellspring are deeply complex and unique to every individual.

But the Sleepout will give us a moment to reflect — to consider, even briefly, the challenges faced by people sleeping rough — and raise some much-needed money for this vital Stockport charity.

If you can donate, thank you. Every contribution will help support the vital work The Wellspring does.