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Sleep Out on the Beach III: Raising Awareness and Funds for Homelessness

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This year's Sleep Out on the Beach III event aims to raise £20,000 for Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homeless charity, by having dozens of campers brave the cold autumnal evening to show people the realities that homeless young people face sleeping rough. Founder and local organiser Mark Kedgley started the event after seeing similar initiatives across the country and recognised the need to provide support for homeless youth in the area. The event takes place on Southbourne Promenade, sheltered from the beach, and participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag, a mat, and plenty of layers to keep warm.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sleep Out on the Beach III event is raising funds for Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homeless charity, aiming to raise £20,000.
  • The event is already more than 60 per cent of the way to its target, with participants planning to brave the cold autumnal evening to show the realities of homelessness.
  • Founder and local organiser Mark Kedgley started the event after recognising the need to provide support for homeless youth in the area, wanting to take positive action to help people.
  • Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag, a mat, and plenty of layers to keep warm during the event.
  • Mark Kedgley believes that the more people who join the event, the more sponsors they will get, which will help raise more funds for the charity.
  • The event aims to raise awareness and funds to help homeless young people, with the goal of getting as many people as possible to join the team.

Statistics:

  • The Sleep Out on the Beach III event aims to raise £20,000 for Centrepoint.
  • The event is already more than 60 per cent of the way to its target.
  • The event takes place on Southbourne Promenade, sheltered from the beach.
  • More information about Team SOBO Beach Sleep Out III can be found on its JustGiving page.

Sources:

  • Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homeless charity
  • JustGiving page for Team SOBO Beach Sleep Out III
  • SOBO Beach Restaurant & Bar

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