Propertymark Great Agents SleepOut

Spencer Lawrence from Paramount Properties signed up for the Propertymark great charity sleep out event with match-funding support from Arbon Trust, on 21st November, all funds raised are in aid of Centre Point.  Over 100 agents had signed up for the challenge in the Queen Elizabeth Park in Stratford, a staggering £57,588 has been raised so far.

“Morning All,

The sleeping element of the evening seems to be over, the dulcet tones of my new friends gently snoring are no longer soothing.

Upon arrival we tactically selected an area to rest our heads, our approach was to avoid the main walkways to ensure the least disturbance as the hundreds of people housed within the giant structure relieved themselves throughout the night.

Spencer at 4.06am wrote ‘how I’m doing’ “What became evident fairly early as we settled down was neither of us were good Boy Scouts. In fact we had selected an area where the only water feature in the giant structure could be found in all its splendour. The large paper envelope provided to sleep in was soaking wet, Dexter found another for me to use and I adjusted my position but a few short hours later here I am, cold and very wet. Who would have thought water moves around a tarpaulin so freely.

Last night we made a few new friends and shared an incredible experience in this challenging but very much controlled environment, imagine if this was for real every day. We feel lucky and compelled to do more to help this and similar charities.

Dexter Franklin – Beck is currently off seeking sustenance and I’m sure we will depart for home shortly, how very privileged are we”

Agents Giving Board Director Gary Barker of Reapit and Regional Ambassador Ian Westerling also signed up to take this amazing fundraising ‘SleepOut’

Centrepoint provide practical on-the-ground support to homeless people age 16-25 years, focusing on providing a safe place to stay and the building blocks of and independent life. And with more than 103,000 young people asking their local council for help because they were homeless or at risk of homelessness throughout 2017/18 you can see how crucial their work is.  If you would like to donate details here https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sleepout-propertymark