Local Heroes Unite for Harrogate's Homeless
A HOST of Harrogate businesses have joined forces to help tackle homelessness in the community by taking part in the town’s first-ever Big Harrogate Sleepout.
Managing directors, owners and their teams from a wide range of companies, including Harrogate Spring Water and Belzona, will be sleeping under the stars to raise awareness and funds for the Harrogate Homeless Project.
The inaugural Big Harrogate Sleepout takes place at Harrogate Rugby Club on the evening of Thursday October 3rd, 2024.
With all proceeds from the event dedicated to the project's initiatives, the sleepout aims to serve as a powerful demonstration of solidarity and commitment to addressing homelessness.
Richard Cooper, CEO of Harrogate Homeless Project, said: “While many outsiders may see Harrogate as a prosperous place, the reality is that like any town in this country, it is home to people who do not have a secure home.
“Our purpose as a charity is to provide people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.
“We do this via initiatives including the Springboard Day Centre, our No Second Night Out emergency overnight accommodation and our Bower Street hostel.
“The Big Harrogate Sleepout is a great way for us to raise funds to keep these vital projects going as well as raising awareness of the issue of homelessness and insecure accommodation.”
Harrogate Spring Water, whose operations director Ian Swann will be among the officials braving a night under the stars.
Ian said: “We're proud to be supporting the Harrogate Homeless Project , which does such excellent work in the community.
"We’ve previously helped to raise funds for the project via initiatives including sales of festive cocktails around Christmas time so when we heard about the Big Harrogate Sleepout, we knew we had to get involved.
“Homelessness is a pressing issue and events like the Big Harrogate Sleepout allow us to come together with other businesses to make a meaningful difference.”
Richard Cooper added: “We're thrilled to have the support of Harrogate Rugby Club, Harrogate Spring Water and all the other businesses who are taking part in our first Big Harrogate Sleepout.
“This event marks a significant milestone in our efforts to support the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in Harrogate, and we're grateful for the commitment of local businesses and leaders.”
The Big Harrogate Sleepout is an invite-only event, but individuals and businesses can show their support by making monetary donations or providing in-kind contributions.
For more information on how to get involved or to make a donation, please visit Harrogate Homeless Project's website: https://www.harrogate-homeless-project.org.uk/
About Harrogate Spring Water
With a history dating from 1571, Harrogate Spring is Britain’s oldest bottled water and has been revered by Royalty and enjoyed across the world for centuries. First bottled in 1740, it is ‘The Original British Bottled Water’ from ‘The Original British Spa Town.’
Harrogate is internationally renowned as one of the finest still and sparkling spring waters. Awarded ‘Best Sparkling Water in the World’*, Harrogate is recognised not only for its exceptional mineral balance and purity but also for its distinctive, classically British style.
Harrogate Spring Water has been sending zero waste to landfills since 2010. All bottle components are 100% recyclable, and the bottle is made with 51% recycled content** and materials sourced from within 90 miles of the site.
In 2020, it became the first company in North Yorkshire to achieve B Corp accreditation, joining a group of businesses acting in a sustainable and transparent way, achieving the highest environmental and social standards.
Harrogate Spring Water is the official water of Royal Ascot, Ascot Racecourse, and the Royal Albert Hall.
Harrogate Spring Water is part of Danone UK & Ireland. Danone’s family of market-leading food and drink products supports the health of millions of consumers and patients throughout all stages of their lives. Danone is also a leading provider of specialised early-life nutrition products and services through its Nutricia brand. In the UK and Ireland, millions of people are eating or drinking one of its products every day.
* Gold award, Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting 2003 Award Winner
** Excluding label and cap
