Charity sleep-out to be held at Lincoln Cathedral

Businesses, families and individuals have been encouraged to take part in a charity sleep-out at Lincoln Cathedral.

The Sleep Easy will aim to raise awareness and funds for homeless people across Lincolnshire.

Participants will camp out in sleeping bags and cardboard shelters on the Dean's Green from 19:00 GMT on 7 March until 07:00 the following morning.

Event organiser YMCA Lincolnshire said the experience would give people the chance to "experience a small fraction of what homeless individuals face on a nightly basis".

Helen Wright, director of housing at the charity, said: "One of the things that always stands out for me is that we get to go home after it and have a warm bath or shower.

"What we need to remember is that for those actually rough sleeping, this isn't a possibility and they have to do this night after night."

YMCA Lincolnshire said all funds raised through the event would support services aimed at preventing homelessness, including emergency accommodation, outreach programs, and essential life skills.

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