Beat the Streets festival raises £50k for rough sleepers in city

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT 'IS SOMETHING NOTTINGHAM CAN BE PROUD OF'

- By POST REPORTER

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THIS year's Beat The Streets music festival has raised more than £50,000 to help rough sleepers in Nottingham.

Every ticket, merchandise sale, tombola and drink bought during the event in January has gone towards the completion of Framework's new homes in Basford for rough sleepers with round-the-clock support.

It brings the fundraising total to £604,155 since the festival was launched by DHP Family in 2018. The money has supported a wide range of initiatives in the city from brand new accommodation and the opening of the winter shelter during the pandemic to mental health support and street outreach.

Framework CEO Claire McGonigle said: "It's fantastic to see Beat the Streets achieve another successful year. We're incredibly grateful to DHP, the staff who give their time, and the artists who share their talent to make the festival possible.