Business leaders and executives from across Bristol will swap their usual home comforts for a cold night under the stars. CEO Sleepout, an initiative which aims to raise vital funds and awareness of the growing issue of homelessness across the country, is coming to Clifton Rugby Club on Monday.
CEO Sleepout director Bianca Robinson hopes to raise £30,000 from this event to combat homelessness in the local area, which is being worsened by the rising cost of living. Several local charities will benefit from the funds raised, including BillyChip.
Bristol has one of the highest rates in the UK for people dying while sleeping rough, living in emergency accommodation or in other insecure settings. Bianca said: “It's no secret that Bristol faces rising homelessness. It is wholly preventable and is exactly the issue we’re trying to address.”
