Street collection raises thousands for homeless charity

The community came together to raise a record £5,207 at the Brighton Housing Trust's (BHT) annual street collection this weekend.
Taking a BHT selfieTaking a BHT selfie
Taking a BHT selfie

Volunteers gave the homeless charity a helping hand with bucket collections at Brighton Station on Friday evening (December 15) and at sites throughout Brighton and Hove on Saturday afternoon (December 16).

Andy Winter, BHT chief executive, said: “We are extremely grateful to the people of Brighton and Hove for their incredible generosity this year. This record amount is indicative of the concern that people feel about seeing people sleeping on our streets.

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“This money, together with the funds raised through other activities this month, will help our day centre, First Base, to support rough sleepers at Christmas and throughout the year.

Labour councillor Adrian Morris, Karen Barford and Daniel Yates take part in collecting for BHTLabour councillor Adrian Morris, Karen Barford and Daniel Yates take part in collecting for BHT
Labour councillor Adrian Morris, Karen Barford and Daniel Yates take part in collecting for BHT

“We had over 100 people out on Saturday, either collecting donations or singing in choirs. We had church groups, community organisations, councillors, volunteers, members of staff and board members, even the Brighton Table Tennis Club, all turn out.

“I am so grateful to them all and, in particular, everyone who donated towards achieving this incredible result. It will definitely make a big difference.

“It is not too late to donate. Donations can be made through our website www.bht.org.uk or by sending a cheque payable to ‘Brighton Housing Trust’ to 144 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4PH.”

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