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Vandalfest 2025 Raises £18,161.91 for Safe and Sound Homes, Bringing Combined Contribution to Nearly £40,000

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A street art festival in York, Vandalfest 2025, organized by Vandals at Work in support of Safe and Sound Homes (SASH), has successfully raised £18,161.91. This total, achieved over three weekends in July, brings the combined contribution from the past two years to nearly £40,000, building upon the £21,700 raised at the 2024 Bombsquad event. The event, held at 2 Low Ousegate in York, attracted thousands of visitors and featured an installation titled In their Shoes, created by and inspired by young people supported by SASH.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vandalfest 2025 event raised £18,161.91 for Safe and Sound Homes (SASH), a youth homelessness charity.
  • The total brings the combined contribution from the past two years to nearly £40,000, following the over £21,700 raised at the 2024 Bombsquad event.
  • The event attracted thousands of visitors and featured an installation titled In their Shoes, created by and inspired by young people supported by SASH.
  • The installation featured donated furniture painted by artists, SASH beneficiaries, and staff, and was available for purchase through the Vandalfest shop.
  • SASH relies on a network of hosts to provide emergency accommodation and long-term supported lodgings for young people facing homelessness.
  • The charity focuses on addressing the root causes of homelessness through emotional support, education, employment, and life skills training.
  • SASH needs to raise around £500,000 each year to deliver its services and support young people across the communities it serves.

Statistics:

  • £18,161.91: Total raised by Vandalfest 2025 for Safe and Sound Homes (SASH)
  • £40,000 (nearly): Combined contribution from the past two years (Vandalfest 2025 and 2024 Bombsquad event)
  • £21,700: Total raised at the 2024 Bombsquad event
  • £500,000: Annual fundraising target for Safe and Sound Homes (SASH)

Sources:

  • "A street art festival in York has helped raise thousands of pounds for a youth homelessness charity." (unknown publication date)
  • "Vandalfest 2025, organised by Vandals at Work in support of Safe and Sound Homes (SASH), raised £18,161.91 during the event held across three weekends in July." (unknown publication date)
  • James Drury (photographer) - Vandalfest 2025, Vandalfest 25, SASH installation 'in their Shoes' (Image: James Drury)
  • James Drury (photographer) - Vandalfest 2025, Al Murphy 'The naughty corner' (Image: James Drury)
  • James Drury (photographer) - Vandalfest 2025, fourth floor featuring SOLA DJ booth (Image: James Drury)
  • James Drury (photographer) - From left, Pam Anthony, Maddie Hunter and Aimee Harding with artist Sharon McDonagh (Image: James Drury)
  • Aimee Harding, community fundraiser at SASH
  • Sharon McDonagh, an artist and former member of Vandals at Work

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