Out & About Winter 2018

awareness and funds for End Youth Homelessness, a national charity who help change the lives of young, vulnerable people all around the UK. As a mutual organisation with a long history in Newbury, the Society is committed to supporting the community in which its staff live and work. That’s why we felt it was important to pledge our support to this event. Our employees were really keen to take part;

Forty members of staff from Newbury Building Society will be taking part in a national event called Mortgage Sleep Out.

The Mortgage Sleep Out aims to bring together the mortgage industry to raise awareness of the growing number of people who are homeless across the UK. Over 1000 participants will be taking part nationally in 75 events.

On Friday November 30, Newbury Building Society employees will be sleeping outside all night at Falkland Cricket Club, raising

Homelessness in the Newbury area is a growing problem. The lack of resource and support available to help individuals I pass on a daily basis is heart-breaking. That’s why it’s important we pledge our support and help in any way possible. - Emma

I’m challenging myself to be uncomfortable for one night in support of charity that can change people’s lives and make a difference. When dawn breaks after spending just one night sleeping outside, we can all go home but for the homeless waking up after sleeping outside again, it’s just another day. - Sarah I am fortunate enough to have a roof over my head, clean clothes and food on the table. Giving these up for one night may not make a lot of difference, but if we can all come together we may be able to start chipping away at a problem that is right on our doorstep. - Amba

I’m taking part myself as I think although a lot of us will see a homeless person and wish we could do more, without actually being in that situation yourself, you don’t fully understand what they’re going through. I’m sure the sleep out will make me appreciate the things I take for granted. - Alice P

Nobody chooses to end up on the streets and the fact it could happen to anyone really makes you think. If taking part in the event can help highlight the issue and help just one person in need, then it would be a step in the right direction. - Alice D

If you would like to support our team, it would be greatly appreciated. Contributions and donations can be made through the Society’s Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Newbury-Building-Society.

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