#WeMakeEvents has joined forces with #ExcludedUK and Crisis to raise awareness of the 3m people who haven’t received ‘meaningful’ government support.
Organisers of the campaigns are urging those affected and those who want to raise awareness, to participate in the ‘Silent Night’ initiative. This involves sleeping out at their place of work that has been affected by COVID-19 including event venues.
Silent Night will start at 7pm on Friday 18th December and end at 7am on Saturday 19th December.
Organiser Tom Branston said, “This is even more urgent following the Prime Minister’s refusal yesterday to meet with ExcludedUK following a plea from Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the House of Commons, Rt. Hon Ian Blackford MP. He laid bare the fact that so many have still not received a penny from the Government and advised the Prime Minister that many were in such a desperate situation they are losing their homes, and very sadly eight people have already taken their own lives.”
The action is free for participants, although they are required to register and are asked to commit to raising at least £50. Funds will be distributed between the three organisations, #WeMakeEvents #ExcludedUK and Crisis, who continue to provide support to those facing emotional and financial hardship.
The event is not a mass gathering and 100 per cent Covid secure, with the activity devised to fit within current guidelines. Participants are encouraged to grab their Christmas jumper and dress up warm at permissible outdoor spaces with their families or support bubble. The #ExcludedUK Children’s Choir will premiere a lullaby of the song Silent Night.
Branston added: “Our goal is to raise as much as possible to help those who really need it. We need to pull together more than ever and support each other at this time of year.”
Participants can register to take part here. If people are unable to take part they can show support by donating to the cause here.
A desire to travel led Holly Patrick to the business meetings and events world and she’s never looked back. Holly takes a particular interest in event sustainability and creating a diverse and inclusive industry. When she’s not working, she can be found rolling skating along Brighton seafront listening to an eclectic playlist, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Sean Paul, and Arooj Aftab.
