On the 18th of October 2025, a team of individuals from Lester Aldridge will be taking part in YMCA Bournemouth’s BIG Sleep Easy 2025 to raise awareness and funds for those experiencing homelessness in Dorset. We will spend a night sleeping rough in cardboard shelters, simulating the challenges faced by thousands of people who are homeless across the UK.

YMCA Bournemouth plays a crucial role in supporting individuals who have been sleeping rough, offering short-term accommodation, care, and the resources they need to rebuild their lives and move into long-term, secure housing. Through their vital services, YMCA Bournemouth provides hope and a fresh start to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Since first participating in the Big Sleep Easy in 2018, the team at Lester Aldridge has raised over £27,500 for this incredible cause. This year, we’re aiming to raise even more to help YMCA Bournemouth continue its life-changing work. Your donation can help ensure that the essential services provided by YMCA Bournemouth are available to those who need them most.

Mark Benham, Partner and Head of the Real Estate Group at Lester Aldridge, commented:

“For the third year in a row, the number of people sleeping on the streets of England and Wales has increased, with a 20% rise in the last year. YMCA Bournemouth makes a huge difference to our community, and Lester Aldridge is proud to continue sponsoring this event, which brings together local businesses who sleep rough for one night only to raise money and awareness for those experiencing homelessness.”

By supporting our team, you’ll be directly contributing to the fight against homelessness and helping vulnerable individuals in our community gain access to the support and opportunities they deserve. Every pound raised will help YMCA Bournemouth continue to provide vital resources for people who are at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness.

Join us in making a difference—please donate to our team today. Together, we can help provide hope and a brighter future for those in need.