An annual fundraiser for homeless people living across Furness has reached a £1,000 milestone.

Organisers of the Forty Winks 4 Furness revealed at the weekend that they had gone past their first major target, with an ultimate goal of £10,000 still in sight.

The annual event sees people sleep at Barrow AFC's SO Legal Stadium, which will take place on Saturday, November 30.


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The aim is to showcase the rough conditions that many people in the region have to endure on a daily basis, as well as raising money for the Furness Homeless Support Group charity.

Last year's event saw roughly 60 people get involved, with a total of £14,000 being donated to the FHSG.

You can add to the growing fund by visiting the website here.