14:15, 09 May 2025
Words by Cheyanne Bryan, Editorial and Campaign Marketing Executive, London
A 7-year-old boy treks Snowdon to raise £500 to help The Salvation Army combat homelessness.
In a bid to encourage other young people to take part in raising awareness and funds to help those experiencing homelessness, 7-year-old River took on a daring deed.
The Wiltshire local spent time during his Easter break to ascend Swindon which stands at 1,085 metres above sea level.
To find out more about the story, read the full article on the Big Issue here.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
The Salvation Army. This church and charity offers a range of support including supporting unhoused people and tackling modern slavery. Learn more here.
Shelter. This is a housing justice and anti-homelessness charity that gives advice, information, and advocacy to people and campaigns, while lobbying for new laws and policies. Support them here.
Centrepoint. This charity aims to combat youth homelessness and delivers information, campaigns for change and helps provide accommodation to 16 to 25 year olds. Find out more here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Partnerships for the Goals.
