For a number of years, The Whitechapel Centre has organised an annual sleepout to raise tens of thousands for our city’s homeless and most vulnerable. It’s made an immeasurable difference to those who need it most, but due to the bonfire of the last 18 months or so being what they are, this year’s event can’t take place, much like last year's.

It's probably the time the centre needs support the most. Evictions and homelessness have risen throughout the year and the centre is restricted with its fundraising options.

To try to help the centre and its service users, I’m going to do the annual sleepout on my own again. It’ll be a bit different as there won’t be the usual organisation and security measures, but I’m happy to rough it for the night in town if friends and family are able to chip in a few quid to help look out for others.

The centre is in no way connected to the decision to do this, so any risk is not attached to them, should anyone wonder.

I’d really appreciate it if any of you could spare a couple of quid to go towards this. I know this year has been mentally and physically challenging for us all so nothing is expected, but if you’re able to donate then it will genuinely help those who are further away from security and safety than they were at the time of the last event.

Cheers - look after each other.

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The Whitechapel Centre is a leading homeless and housing charity for the Liverpool region. We work with people who are sleeping rough, living in hostels or struggling to manage their accommodation. We are committed to help people to find and maintain a home and learn the life skills essential for independent living. We work with over 4,000 people a year. Our projects reflect the diverse routes into and out of homelessness. A variety of services, in different settings, compliment each other and ensure no one slips through the net of support.