Southern Sheeting has raised £800 for homeless charity Crawley Open House during a Big Sleep Out, more than tripling its original target of £250.
10 employees slept outside in the yard, with nothing but cardboard for a bed, at the East Grinstead business to raise money for the charity and to raise awareness about the challenges faced by homeless people.
However, the team only had two hours of sleep as the temperature dropped to minus figures and they woke up to ice on their belongings.
Tony Hobbs, managing director at Southern Sheeting, said: “As a business which supplies roofing materials, putting a roof over people’s heads is very close to our hearts, as is supporting a local charity which does amazing work.
“After spending the night sleeping outdoors, we all have a new understanding of how hard it is to get a good night’s sleep, which is vital to be able to cope with the challenges life throws at you.”
“We’re very pleased to offer our support again to Crawley Open House. We’ve always been struck by their dedication and compassion as they help residents and day-centre guests to move forward on their path to recovery and independent living.”
This charity event builds on Southern Sheeting’s recent fundraising efforts for Crawley Open House, when the team raised £6,000 by taking on a gruelling 50km hike across an SAS training ground in the Brecon Beacons in Wales.
There’s still time to donate to Southern Sheeting’s fund for Crawley Open House by visiting: https://www.justgiving.com/team/Southernsheetingsleepout.
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