WILTSHIRE residents are being urged to raise money for the homeless by spending the night in Salisbury Cathedral.

Local charity Alabaré will be marking the 10th anniversary of their annual Sleep Out at Salisbury Cathedral. For the occasion the charity is asking people of Wiltshire to bring their sleeping bags and take part in the 2016 BIG Sleep to help support the homeless and most vulnerable in the community.

Martin Field, director of Income Generation at Alabaré, said: “Every year we are humbled by people’s generosity and passion for this event and we really hope that in our 10th anniversary year, the people of Wiltshire will stand behind us and help make the Salisbury BIG Sleep our best yet.”

On March 4 people will be braving the cold and spending the night in the cloisters of Salisbury Cathedral to raise funds for The Alabaré Place Drop in Centre in Salisbury.

“The centre provides a safe and welcoming day-time shelter to people who are homeless, facing homelessness or are living in unsuitable or unstable accommodation. They offer hot food and drink, showers, laundry facilities, a clothing bank and advice and guidance on a range of issues including housing, benefits and health.”

To sign up to the BIG Sleep visit www.alabare.co.uk/event/the-big-sleep-salisbury-cathedral or call Alex Oram on 07500041758.