Charity sleepout raises funds for the homeless (From Watford Observer)

Watford homeless charities raise £2,500 in sleepout in Charter Place

12:00pm Thursday 7th February 2013 in News By Rebecca Perring, Reporter

Residents in Watford spent the night sleeping rough at the weekend to raise £2,500 for a homeless charity.

On Friday (February 1) 49 people spent a night under the stars to raise funds and awareness for homelessness in Watford.

Local charities, Watford New Hope Trust and YMCA Watford, teamed up to run the event which took place in Charter Place.

Around £2,500 has been raised so far, which will go towards helping homeless residents and finding them somewhere safe and warm to sleep, to help them rebuild their lives.

Among those that took part in the Sleepout, were church youth groups and a group of Harley Davidsons enthusiasts called the Cream Tea Brigade.

Watford Mayor, Dorothy Thornhill also attended to talk to residents.