Ella and Jesse are taking part in the sponsored sleep out to raise money for YMCA Essex - camping out at home and leaving their comfy beds for the night.

Since its beginnings in 2010, YMCA Sleep Easy has seen over 7,000 people sleep rough across the UK in order to raise over £1.5 million for local YMCA services that assist young people facing homelessness.

About YMCA Essex

YMCA Essex is an inclusive charity rooted in local communities and working to build the lives, hopes and futures of disadvantaged children and young people.

Homelessness in the UK

Wanting a place to call home is a natural desire and a basic human right. However, the number of people affected by homelessness each year in the UK is considerable, and in Chelmsford it is growing – most significantly amongst young people.

All fundraising support will help YMCA Essex house and support young people