Hi everyone,

I`m setting this Fund up to help a friend of mine who is struggling a bit.

He can often be seen Busking in Hartlepool with his little dog Suzie Q... but since Christmas because of the weather and the fact that he`s been a bit poorly he has found himself in not a very good place.

He`s always saying "I have a roof over my head and I dont starve ,theres people far worse off than me"

And thats the sort of bloke he is. He is funny and articulate and his stories and anecdotes brighten up a lot of peoples days on Face Book.

You might know him as The Grate Denini

But, his health is suffering because he simply hasnt got the means to keep warm.

I see him sitting at home, freezing cold with his hat ,coat and gloves on and I just dont like it.

How can it be that a bloke 60yr old cant even be warm in his house.

It really upsets me to see him like that and so I`ve decided to set up this page .

The Winters are really taking a toll on him, especially with his bronchial problems to start with and i`m absolutely sure that if he was able to at least put his heating on when he needed it, then his position would be much more liveable.

So please consider this appeal and lets show some compassion and community spirit to a good bloke.

I know he wont ask himself, so I`m doing it for him.

Thank You.