Simon’s Big Sleep Out 2024
On Thursday 10 October, members of our team are taking part in Simon on the Streets’ Simon’s Big Sleep Out 2024 fundraising event.
What is Simon on the Streets?
Simon on the Streets is an independent charity based in Leeds, which helps homeless and vulnerable people in West Yorkshire. Its team delivers outreach to the homeless community directly ‘on the streets’ in Leeds and Bradford.
What is Simon’s Big Sleep Out?
Simon’s Big Sleep Out is the charity’s flagship fundraising campaign. It aims to give participants some idea of what people who sleep rough have to deal with on a daily basis. Teams from supporting organisations will sleep for one night outdoors in Leeds city centre to raise vital funds for the charity.
Why are we taking part?
Morrish Solicitors is already a supporter of Simon on the Streets, and this year joined its 5-for-5 scheme, which means we have committed to donating at least £500 per year for five years. We’re pleased to be joining Simon’s Big Sleep Out for the first time, to gain a better understanding of some of the challenges homelessness can bring. We know that one night won’t replicate the true conditions of homelessness, but we want to help Simon on the Streets to raise awareness in any way we can.
According to statistics from Simon on the Streets, there has been a 59% increase in the number of people without a home in Yorkshire alone. Homelessness affects individuals and families across our communities. In the UK there are 52 people per 10,000 who are experiencing homelessness — the highest rate in the developed world and not a statistic we should be proud of.
How can you help?
A team of four people from Morrish will be taking part in the event on 10 October. We’re aiming to raise £800 for the campaign. If you are able to, please support us with a donation — our official JustGiving page can be found here: Morrish Solicitors is fundraising for Simon On The Streets (justgiving.com)
We’ll be posting regular updates in the run-up to the event and on the night itself on the Morrish social channels. Please follow us, like, and share our content to help us reach our target!
Image: Simon on the Streets, Simon’s Big Sleep Out past event.