Homeless for a night
15th October 2019

Ten VEKA UK employees are getting set to spend a night under the stars when they join the Turf Moor Sleepout at the Burnley FC pitch to raise money and raise awareness of homelessness in the area.

Marketing Director Dawn Stockell, who was one of more than 50 fundraisers taking part in the event last year, raising over £28,000, said: “The Turf Moor Sleepout is a good chance to do our bit and to highlight how capable the Veka team are of taking on any challenge! We’re not afraid to get stuck in, especially for a good cause.

“According to official estimates, 4,677 people in the UK slept on the streets or in sheds and tents in 2018. This is 165% higher than in 2010, with areas of the North West heavily affected. We’re keen to do our bit to raise funds and awareness.”

The ten taking part are Gemma Haythornwhite, Dawn Stockell, Gabriela Hammond, Colette Hunter, Vicky Giles, Charlotte Hulme, Caroline Howles, Helen Bailey, Louise Scholey and Lindsay Williams.

justgiving.com