Sleep Out raises £41,500

Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 09:30

This year's Sleep Out has raised £41,000 for homelessness.

145 people spent last Friday night in Pier Road car park for Sanctuary Trust.

The charity provides accommodation for up to 30 residents at any one time across its three houses.

Since it was set up in 2011 to provide emergency shelter, it has supported almost 400 men who have been at a crisis point in their lives.

Donations are still coming in, and Tim Ringsdore, Chair of Sanctuary Trust, has thanked everyone for their support:

" Witnessing so many people come together on Friday night was truly humbling. Each person who braved the cold did more than take part, they sent a message of hope to those in our island community who have no place to call home.

"Your support reminds them they are not forgotten.

"Alongside other incredible charities, we fight every day to keep people off the streets, to give them safety, dignity, and a chance to rebuild their lives. I am deeply grateful to our Sanctuary Trust team, who work tirelessly, 24/7, to turn despair into hope.

"Together, we are changing lives.”

Vini Jones, from food bank charity Grace Trust, performed a song written especially for Sanctuary Trust and Beresford Street Kitchen provided hot soup in the evening and breakfast pastries in the morning.

Sarah Tumelty, CEO of Sanctuary Trust said:

"No one in our island community should have to spend even one night in a car park, and that means making sure the right services and support are there when people need them.”