On 10th October, I’ll be taking part in Hackney Night Shelter's annual Sleep Out fundraiser. Thank you for sponsoring me and helping to keep this amazing place going.

Hackney Night Shelter provides emergency bed spaces and support for people experiencing homelessness into settled accommodation. Last year we supported 218 people facing homelessness, with 90% of our guests moving on positively to longer-term accommodation. With your help, we can come together as a community to raise funds to continue our vital work all year round.

On Friday 10th October we will be sleeping out in the grounds of St John of Jerusalem Church in Victoria Park Village. The Sleep Out is in no way meant to replicate what it is like to sleep rough but instead to raise awareness about, and funds for our work.

As a local, independent charity, community fundraising events like the Sleep Out are crucial for us to stay open every night of the year and provide routes out of homelessness.