The Streets of London Sleep-Out is a fundraising event which raises money for homelessness projects across the Capital, giving the support people need to help get them off the streets for good.
This year was the fifth annual Sleep-Out, and the third that the Marsh & Parsons team have taken part in. The event, which took place on Friday 7th October, serves as a reminder of the realities the homeless have to endure every single night.
More than 200 people took part, including 11 from team M&P, wearing their warmest coats, scarves and gloves as they prepared for the night ahead. During the course of the evening, Ian Steuart Fothringham, Director of Streets of London, gave a moving speech about the support the charity provides for those who find themselves homeless, and there was also a performance from The Dohl Foundation, a dhol drum institute in London, playing bhangra music.
We’re pleased to say that we raised £2,741 via the Sleep-Out! A fantastic result that brings us closer to our fundraising target of £25,000 for 2022. It’s a testament to our team’s passion and dedication in helping this important cause. We’ve worked closely with Streets of London for a number of years to tackle the stigma surrounding homelessness and empower those who have suffered it to come off the streets and take an active role in their community.
Our CEO, Patrick Littlemore, said:
“We are delighted with the amount raised for this worthy cause and I would like to congratulate those across the business who took part in this year’s annual Sleep-Out. Homelessness is a huge problem in London, and I am so proud of our people for rallying together to help tackle it. Our charity work is invaluable as it encourages teamwork and resilience – which is why we will always strive to raise funding and awareness for charities as important as Streets of London.”
If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please visit the Marsh & Parsons JustGiving page.
To get involved with next year’s Sleep-Out, click here.
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