<div>Raising Awareness &amp; Funds to Donate 300 Sleeping Coats to Rough Sleepers Across the UK this winter. As part of the fundraiser - John is climbing Kilimanjaro! 
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<div>At 65, John isn’t slowing down - he’s gearing up to climb Mount Kilimanjaro this October.
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<div>Why? To raise awareness about rough sleeping in the UK and to raise funds so we can make and donate more warm, weatherproof sleeping coats to those who need them most.
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<div>The Mission
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<div>John founded The Ootsider, a small social enterprise in Scotland, to do something simple yet powerful:
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<div>Keep people warm. Give them dignity. Show them they matter.
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<div>We hand-make high-quality changing robes and sleeping coats right here in Scotland. Every sale helps fund the production of sleeping coats that are donated, free of charge, to people experiencing rough sleeping.
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<div>But we want to do more. That’s why John is taking our mission to new heights - quite literally.
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<div>Why Kilimanjaro?
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<div>This isn’t just about climbing a mountain - it’s about climbing the mountain that is homelessness.
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<div>John’s journey to Kilimanjaro is a symbol of what people can achieve with strength, support, and belief - the same things many rough sleepers go without every day.
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<div>How You Can Help
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<div>Your donation will help us:
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<div>•	Fund materials and production of donated sleeping coats
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<div>•	Reach more rough sleepers across the UK
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<div>•	Raise vital awareness around homelessness and human dignity
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<div>‍ John’s Journey
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<div>Training at 65 isn’t easy - but John is committed.
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<div>He’s already started: daily walks, gym sessions, and building the stamina he’ll need to reach the summit. Every step he takes is for those who don’t have the luxury of a safe place to sleep tonight.
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<div>Be Part of the Climb
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<div>•	Donate what you can - every pound makes a difference
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<div>•	Share this page with your network
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<div>•	Follow John’s progress at @the_ootsider ( Instagram) and The Ootsider (Facebook)
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<div>This climb isn’t just about reaching the top. It’s about lifting others along the way.
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<div>Let’s make this journey count - together.
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<div>- The Ootsider Team
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Samantha Thompson

Megan King

Patricia Mitchell

Mike Heraghty

Offline donations

Michael Devlin

Miia MacDougall

daniel heraghty

Lucy Heraghty

David Heraghty

Dawn Cunningham

Elaine Cameron

LINDSEY LAMBERT

Maureen Spence

Michael J Dooley

Gillian McGahey

Moira Greentree

Louise Hanlon

Lesley Campbell

Fiona Binnie

300 Coat Mission - Help Rough Sleepers To Stay Warm And Dry

300 Coat Mission - Help Rough Sleepers To Stay Warm And Dry

Still £14,513 to go. Help us build momentum.