Cubs' sleepover in 'cardboard city' paid off as they raised hundreds for Wigan homelessness charity

Caring Cubs who spent a night sleeping in a “cardboard city” raised hundreds of pounds for good causes.

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 13th Apr 2023, 04:55 BST

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Members of the 5th Tyldesley Cubs built shelters with cardboard boxes, ran a soup kitchen and heard from staff and volunteers at The Brick and Homeless Aid UK about their work.

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The sleepover was held to help the youngsters learn about homelessness.

They raised £489 in total – £349.50 for homelessness and poverty charity The Brick and £244.50 for the 5th Tyldesley Scout Group.

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