There were 10 in the bed and the little one said…
Cute Nursery Rhyme.
Not so cute if its your family... your children.
Research shows that more than 1 million children in the UK do not have their own bed (Barnados 2024)
Child poverty in Peterborough is a significant issue, with data showing approximately 32% of children in our city living in poverty, notably higher than the 21% national average. (Children in low income families: local area statistics 2014–2024, DWP, FYE 2024)
Many of these children are sleeping on the floor, on piles of clothes or just on old, ripped and dirty mattresses.
These are the families we see everyday at Care Zone. Last year we had referrals for 875 households
We want to Make a Difference and ensure this is not the case in our city
It is extremely hard to get enough donations of beds in good condition so Care Zone can currently only offer 1 bed per family due to low donations. This is heartbreaking for our clients and our team.
“Coming to Pantry each week keeps me afloat money-wise. I no longer skip meals, and I have better food to eat.”
We want to change this and ensure everyone in need will get a bed to sleep on.
£100 will provide a bed and mattress.
We estimate that it will take £80,000 to provide beds for a year to all our clients, particularly children and we are asking local business, schools and community groups to join together to be part of the GOODNIGHT SLEEPTIGHT initiative that will change lives.
We would love you to join us by donating or hosting some fundraisers. Many participants doing a bit will mean a lot overall and truly Make a Difference. And it could be fun!
Contact goodnightsleeptight@carezone.org.uk to book an informal chat to find out more and get some support and resources. Click here for some fundraising ideas or here to givestar to set up your fundraising pages and get started.
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