{"id":17682,"date":"2021-04-09T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=17682"},"modified":"2023-01-16T14:22:54","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T14:22:54","slug":"supporting-homeless-charities-in-the-uk-one-sleepout-at-a-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/supporting-homeless-charities-in-the-uk-one-sleepout-at-a-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Homeless Charities in the UK, One CEO Sleepout at a Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the eve of the Easter bank holiday weekend, 13 RingCentral colleagues took to their gardens and floors to sleep rough for the night and support\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ceosleepoutuk.com\/easter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">an incredible cause<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ceosleepoutuk.com\/#sleep-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CEO Sleepout<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is a charity that tackles homelessness and poverty in the UK. It relies on funds raised by businesses and community leaders. RingCentral UK has been involved in CEO Sleepout events three times now. Each time, the number of colleagues grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A night we won&#8217;t soon forget<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As light turned to darkness on the 1st of April, 250 companies from all over the country tuned in to RingCentral Video as they settled in their sleeping bags. Throughout the night, we heard heartfelt stories from CEO Sleepout&#8217;s Bianca Robinson and <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ceosleepoutuk.com\/where-the-money-goes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the inspiring beneficiaries<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We learnt about the extent of homelessness in the UK today, and speakers shared how unimaginably difficult it has been for vulnerable people during the pandemic. According to the latest UK Government figures, approximately 2,688 people sleep rough on a single night throughout the UK. While we will hopefully never truly understand these experiences ourselves, our eyes have been opened.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After listening to the speakers, a community-based charity, the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rmtc.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Radlett Musical Theatre Company<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> (RMTC), shared a recording dedicated to the CEO Sleepout. As a member of RMTC and a representative for RingCentral, I was proud to introduce the Radlett members who performed a song from the musical &#8220;Dear Evan Hansen&#8221; called &#8220;You Will Be Found.&#8221; The song&#8217;s meaning is that no matter what struggles you&#8217;re facing, despite how you may feel alone in the world, you&#8217;re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/532232729\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Smashed the fundraising target<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As the broadcast came to a close, we all knew that we&#8217;d have a lot to think about moving forward. While we can&#8217;t overcome homelessness overnight, everyone who took part helped the charity surpass its fundraising target, raising a total of \u00a335,500. We hope that by sponsoring we helped CEO Sleepout raise even more awareness of all the team does, and the local causes it supports nationwide.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fundraising is still open, so if you would like to donate, please visit any of the following pages. <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/StevenRafferty6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steve Rafferty<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/18041_8000640_40297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ben Hollyer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/DevenChauhan1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Deven Chauhan<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/ChloeWoods8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chloe Woods<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/SBCAMPEAN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Silvia Campean<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/SamClayton6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Samantha Clayton<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/AlanMcIntoshRC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alan McIntosh<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/FrancesMiller4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fran Miller<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/JaneSymonds3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jane Symonds and her beautiful dog, Nellie<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/MarkFinnigan3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mark Finnigan<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/MartinBlake11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Martin Blake<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/NatalieMcGathan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Natalie McGathan<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.virginmoneygiving.com\/JasonLane8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17688 alignnone\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-presentation-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled presentation (1)-677\" width=\"645\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-presentation-1-300x169.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-presentation-1-640x360.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-presentation-1-768x432.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-presentation-1-250x140.jpg 250w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-presentation-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As we spring forward into the warmer months, we&#8217;ve lined up other initiatives to support our communities and employees. But if you have ideas on the activities we can run throughout the year, then please leave a comment. Watch this space to find out more about what&#8217;s coming up in April and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the eve of the Easter bank holiday weekend, 13 RingCentral colleagues took to their gardens and floors to sleep rough for the night and support\u00a0an incredible cause.\u00a0 CEO Sleepout &hellip; <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/supporting-homeless-charities-in-the-uk-one-sleepout-at-a-time\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Supporting Homeless Charities in the UK, One CEO Sleepout at a Time&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":244,"featured_media":17689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[56,178],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Supporting Homeless Charities in the UK, 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