The Mermaid London opened its doors to more
than 130 fundraisers taking part in the Streets of London Night Walk, raising
over £10,000 so far for the homelessness support charity.
The Night Walk,
on July 15, was organised by Streets of London, a charity funding
specialist support projects for homeless people in the capital, and saw
fundraisers complete a 10-mile trek as the sun set over London.
The Mermaid
London, which is located on the banks of the River Thames at Blackfriars, acted
as the start and finish points for the walk. Team members offered hands-on
support by checking fundraisers in, cheering on participants, and giving out
energy balls provided by catering partner, Seasoned. Attendees made
the most of the multi-purpose event venue’s facilities and water stations,
while their family and friends enjoyed exclusive access to its River Rooms,
which boast panoramic views of the London skyline and streets below, to spur
them on.
Alicia Duncan, venue director at The Mermaid London, said: “It was an honour to support
Streets of London with its incredibly successful 2023 Night Walk. Our general manager, Chris Byrne, was in the thick of it taking part in the walk on behalf
of The Mermaid London. He did a fabulous job and we are all proud.
“We are
incredibly humbled by the difference Streets of London make to the homeless
community in the capital and proud to support them to raise as much money and
awareness as possible for the charity throughout 2023. The real-world impact of
its efforts cannot be overstated, and events such as this reinforce why it is
so important to #MakeMeetingsMatter for some of the most vulnerable people in
our society.”
The route,
which took between two-and-a-half and four hours to complete depending on
walking speed, incorporated many of London’s best-loved attractions including
Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and St Paul’s Cathedral.
Starting at 7.45pm, fundraisers began their starlit stroll in daylight and
finished in the dark to experience just one aspect of the reality of life on
the streets.
The Mermaid
London announced its official support for Streets of London earlier this year,
pledging to donate £1 per day delegate rate package booked in 2023. The venue also committed to donate £5 for every festive
booking.
For more
information, please visit: https://the-mermaid.co.uk/.
