When I’ve got my Social Prescribing hat on at work busy prescribing dog walks and coffees and forcing people to join choirs 😉 I also put them in touch with organisations who can help them. One such organisation that we are lucky to have here is St Martins.

St Martins is a local charity working in Norwich and Norfolk for over 50 years. They started life as the night shelter project and have since adjusted to the changing and complex needs of people experiencing homelessness. People sleeping rough need a roof over their heads. They need a warm bed. And St Martins provide that. But they also need a reason to get out of it in the morning.

St Martins helps homeless people, and those at risk, by offering them a hand up. They nurture their self-esteem and trust in other people. They empower them to make positive choices. To some, they are a lifelong solution. To others, they are a stepping stone to rebuilding their lives.

Apart from raising money ‘Sleep Out’ is also an amazing opportunity to spend the night in the beautiful Norwich Cathedral Cloisters and then wake up in one of the most iconic landmarks of the city which has a rich history spanning over 900 years, please sponsor me to do so and help me meet my target!