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Yorkshire homelessness charity announces events including return of its ‘Big Sleepout’ for first time since pandemic

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news, Positive news | Comments are Closed | 17 August, 2022 | 0

Yorkshire-based homelessness charity Simon on the Streets has announced a programme of events for businesses and the public to get involved in and support rough sleepers across the region. The events include the charity’s annual Big Sleepout, which aims to raise awareness of the increasing issues faced by those rough sleeping, sofa surfing and atRead more

Entrepreneurial spirit sought for charity’s accumulator challenge

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 29 April, 2022 | 0

West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets has launched its first ever accumulator challenge, inviting businesses and people with an entrepreneurial flair to turn £40 into thousands. Individuals and teams who apply will be given £40 by Simon on the Streets to convert into as much money as possible. The funds raised will enableRead more

West Yorkshire law firm raises over £8,000 for local homelessness charity

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 16 February, 2022 | 0

West-Yorkshire homelessness charity, Simon on the Streets has received more than £8,000 from local law firm Schofield Sweeney during its time as charity of the year. Schofield Sweeney which has offices in Bradford, Leeds, and Huddersfield, has supported the charity since 2017 and made Simon on the Streets its annual charity partner throughout 2021, raisingRead more

Tattu tees off as headline sponsor for homelessness charity golf event

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 24 September, 2021 | 0

A West-Yorkshire based homelessness charity has announced the headline sponsor of its upcoming golf fundraising event, Simon on the Tee. Simon on the Streets, which offers support to rough sleepers and vulnerable people across Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees has partnered with Leeds-based restaurant Tattu to deliver the event. Held on Thursday 30th September at LeedsRead more

Wellbeing team created at website performance and cybersecurity specialists

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 30 July, 2021 | 0

Leeds-based website performance and cybersecurity company RapidSpike has launched a dedicated wellbeing team to support its employee’s mental health. The young company has created a wellbeing team of five RapidSpike employees to put healthy high performance, resilience, and wellbeing at the heart of RapidSpike in a bid to enable each team member to excel andRead more

Charity challenges public to walk distance of homeless person this August And CEO leads the way to take on Yorkshire Three Peaks

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 26 July, 2021 | 0

West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets is challenging the public to step into the shoes of a homeless person this August and walk 26 miles.   Having tracked the distance a homeless person walks; an average day sees them travel 12-20 miles, sometimes even further, in search of food and accommodation. Undertaking theRead more

Charity golf day raises vital funds for Pendleside Hospice

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 11 June, 2021 | 0

Nelson-based hotplate manufacturer Sugden has raised over £1,200 for Pendleside Hospice through a charity golf day. The event, which took place at Marsden Park Golf Club, saw 60 players compete over 18 holes on Friday 4th June. They included employees from a range of North-West businesses, including Sugden, CFE Lighting and Baldwin Technical Services, withRead more

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Homelessness charity’s ‘Little Sleep In’ returns for second year

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 26 April, 2021 | 0

Families are invited to take part in West Yorkshire homelessness charity’s ‘Little Sleep In’ for a second year on Friday 7th May. Last year’s inaugural fundraising event saw more than 80 residents and families camp out in their gardens and homes for the first ever major sleep in raising almost £10,000 for Simon on theRead more

On the streets for survival: the impact of lockdown means homelessness is the only hope for some

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 15 December, 2020 | 0

Lifeline homelessness charity supported by £50k fundraiser after tough year Earlier in the year, the United Nations described the shocking increase in domestic abuse as a ‘shadow pandemic’ to Coronavirus. In the UK alone, more than 40,000 calls were made to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline during the first three months of lockdown. The currentRead more

Keep Leeds Warm: Awesome Merchandise launches £50k campaign to support local homeless charity

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news, Positive news | Comments are Closed | 24 November, 2020 | 0

The Leeds-based printing company, Awesome Merchandise, is launching a campaign to raise £50k to support local homeless charity, Simon on the Streets, after fearing the threat of closure due to the impact of the pandemic. To hit the target, Awesome Merchandise is introducing a number of initiatives throughout November and December, including the launch ofRead more

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