06/11/2017
Throughout November Russell and Russell Solicitors is running an initiative to support local homeless charity, Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme (BYPHS).
The practice is acting as a drop off point for anyone wishing to donate items of food to help ensure young homeless people don’t go hungry this winter. Donations can be left at any of the Russell and Russell branches to be sent on to the charity.
Buying just one extra item of food in the weekly shop will help BYPHS provide hot meals to around 100 homeless youngsters. All donations will go towards BYPHS’s annual #10TinChallenge which enables young people to ‘eat and heat’ because they can’t afford both when it’s cold.
Established in 1992, BYPHS was set up in partnership with Bolton Council and Irwell Valley Housing to counteract the growing number of young people who found themselves with nowhere to live. Each year, around 350 homeless people access the charity’s service, making it a vital lifeline.
Based at Breightmet Street in Bolton town centre, the charity provides temporary support and accommodation to 16-25 year olds. It also runs eight other projects across Bolton and the surrounding areas.
Sadly, the number of people who are homeless is growing and as winter approaches we want to help do our bit to support those who find themselves in this awful position. So, next time you’re out shopping, spare a thought for those less fortunate and pop an extra tin in your trolley.
Please note that this article is meant as general guidance and not intended as legal or professional advice. Updates to the law may have changed since this article was published.