We are going to sleep rough in Bristol on 27 November with other business leaders in the CEO Sleepout event. We have no doubt it will be an eye opening challenge but our ultimate goal is to raise money and awareness for BillyChip.

It works by a member of the public purchasing a BillyChip token from a participating outlet, such as a coffee shop, at the cost of just £2. They keep the token safe until they see a person in need. The recipient of the token can then redeem their BillyChip in one of the local participating outlets, using it to choose a drink or snack.

Of course, one night is not a huge hardship, nor will it give us the remotest sense of what being homeless is actually like. Your support would mean a lot to us as well as being for a great cause.

"Homeless really shouldn't mean hopeless..."

With every penny donated going directly to help those experiencing homelessness in Bristol - any donation amount would be hugely appreciated.

Any amount is welcome - even the cost of a coffee and toastie I am sure you'd buy us if you came across us sleeping rough.