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BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Ex-Wolves goalkeeper appeals to fans over stadium sleepout
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has appealed to fans to sleep overnight in the club's stadium to raise money to support the Molineux Sleepout has taken place for the past seven years and raised £250,000 for Wolves Foundation and the Good Shepherd year's event takes place in November and Good Shepherd ambassador Ikeme said he had always been "massively impressed" by the number of people who took on the challenge on a cold night."People in this city are always really good at coming together to help others in need, and this event is a really good example of that togetherness and support," he added. The foundation's target is to attract more than 200 participants this year for the first has been a regular visitor to the sleepout and is helping this year's event in the Stan Cullis Stand on 14 November, the foundation said."I first visited the Good Shepherd when I was a player at Wolves, and they do so much incredible work in many different areas that I was proud to become an ambassador," he said."When I was a player, we carried out many different community visits, so I know just how important Wolves Foundation is in delivering a wide range of projects."Both charities play vital roles for the people of Wolverhampton, and by getting involved in the Molineux Sleepout, whether by taking part or making a donation, this is a real team effort to be a part of that support."Tickets are now on sale for people to take part with all participants encouraged to raise a minimum of £100, the foundation added. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
18-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
'Wolverhampton has given me so much, I wanted to give back'
Meals paid for by a local resident and his family have been served to 130 people at a charity supporting disadvantaged and homeless people in sausage and mash at the Good Shepherd was funded by Vik Rana, who said he wanted to support the local community."I'm Wolverhampton born and bred. It has given me so much, I wanted to give back," Mr Rana charity said it was incredibly grateful for the continued support from members of the community like Vic, and their generosity helped keep the food service going for those who need it most. Mr Rana also provided bags of essential toiletries with support from Tesco, and covered the cost of hot drinks from a coffee van."At the Good Shepherd, it starts with a meal but it doesn't end there," said Chloe Bladen, food service charity also provides outreach and prevention services for people experiencing homelessness and financial addition, it operates a community shop selling food at affordable prices, and a social enterprise cafe, which is open to the the proceeds go to its free-to-access services."The support the community provides Good Shepherd helps us to in turn support some of the most disadvantaged people in Wolverhampton, thank you," said Ms Bladen. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wolves stadium sleepout targets record numbers
A charity is calling on a record number of people to sleep overnight in a Premier League football stadium. The Molineux Sleepout is organised by the Wolves Foundation and homeless charity Good Shepherd, and people are invited to camp out in the Stan Cullis stand at the Wolverhampton Wanderers' football ground. The event will be held on Friday 14 November, but early-bird tickets are available now. The foundation's target is to attract more than 200 participants for the first time. It is the sleepout's seventh year, and more than £250,000 has been raised since it began. The money goes to both the foundation, which provides outreach to the local community, often through sport, and Good Shepherd, which helps the homeless and vulnerable. "It is always so heartening to be part of that atmosphere of people wanting to support others, and this year we are aiming to make it the biggest event yet so that the two charities can deliver an even bigger impact," said Tom Warren, general manager of the Wolves Foundation. Vicky Mosedale, a trainee keyworker at the Good Shepherd, understands how valuable the money would be for the charity. She gained employment there after completing its Lived Experience into Action Project programme (LEAP), which is open to volunteers who have experienced homelessness, addiction and mental health struggles. "I've been in my trainee role at the Good Shepherd for just over a year now, and I'm absolutely loving it and going from strength to strength," she said. "I'm proof that recovery is possible, and I am so grateful and appreciative of this opportunity to grow and make my family proud. "As someone with lived experience of addiction and mental health issues, I know the difference the funds raised from the sleepout will make to people's lives." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Charity sleep-out hopes to meet £250k target Thousands raised for homeless at Molineux sleepout Wolves Foundation Good Shepherd Wolverhampton
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wolves stadium sleepout targets record numbers
A charity is calling on a record number of people to sleep overnight in a Premier League football stadium. The Molineux Sleepout is organised by the Wolves Foundation and homeless charity Good Shepherd, and people are invited to camp out in the Stan Cullis stand at the Wolverhampton Wanderers' football ground. The event will be held on Friday 14 November, but early-bird tickets are available now. The foundation's target is to attract more than 200 participants for the first time. It is the sleepout's seventh year, and more than £250,000 has been raised since it began. The money goes to both the foundation, which provides outreach to the local community, often through sport, and Good Shepherd, which helps the homeless and vulnerable. "It is always so heartening to be part of that atmosphere of people wanting to support others, and this year we are aiming to make it the biggest event yet so that the two charities can deliver an even bigger impact," said Tom Warren, general manager of the Wolves Foundation. Vicky Mosedale, a trainee keyworker at the Good Shepherd, understands how valuable the money would be for the charity. She gained employment there after completing its Lived Experience into Action Project programme (LEAP), which is open to volunteers who have experienced homelessness, addiction and mental health struggles. "I've been in my trainee role at the Good Shepherd for just over a year now, and I'm absolutely loving it and going from strength to strength," she said. "I'm proof that recovery is possible, and I am so grateful and appreciative of this opportunity to grow and make my family proud. "As someone with lived experience of addiction and mental health issues, I know the difference the funds raised from the sleepout will make to people's lives." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Charity sleep-out hopes to meet £250k target Thousands raised for homeless at Molineux sleepout Wolves Foundation Good Shepherd Wolverhampton
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wolves stadium sleepout targets record numbers
A charity is calling on a record number of people to sleep overnight in a Premier League football Molineux Sleepout is organised by the Wolves Foundation and homeless charity Good Shepherd, and people are invited to camp out in the Stan Cullis stand at the Wolverhampton Wanderers' football event will be held on Friday 14 November, but early-bird tickets are available foundation's target is to attract more than 200 participants for the first time. It is the sleepout's seventh year, and more than £250,000 has been raised since it money goes to both the foundation, which provides outreach to the local community, often through sport, and Good Shepherd, which helps the homeless and vulnerable."It is always so heartening to be part of that atmosphere of people wanting to support others, and this year we are aiming to make it the biggest event yet so that the two charities can deliver an even bigger impact," said Tom Warren, general manager of the Wolves Foundation. Vicky Mosedale, a trainee keyworker at the Good Shepherd, understands how valuable the money would be for the gained employment there after completing its Lived Experience into Action Project programme (LEAP), which is open to volunteers who have experienced homelessness, addiction and mental health struggles."I've been in my trainee role at the Good Shepherd for just over a year now, and I'm absolutely loving it and going from strength to strength," she said."I'm proof that recovery is possible, and I am so grateful and appreciative of this opportunity to grow and make my family proud."As someone with lived experience of addiction and mental health issues, I know the difference the funds raised from the sleepout will make to people's lives." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
