For the third year running, the ‘Kip on the Kop’ fundraising challenge will help to raise vital funds to support people who are vulnerable across the city, whilst also raising awareness of some of the challenges they face.

The challenge doesn’t replicate what it’s like for those who are forced to sleep rough, but it gives an idea of the situation that many people find themselves in, whilst also supporting those who face this as a reality every night.

At last year’s event, LFC Foundation CEO Matt Parish addressed the crowd to highlight the issue of homelessness across the Liverpool City Region and the north west as a whole, before John Finnigan, CEO of Liverpool Homeless FC, gave an insight into the challenges faced by those his organisation supports.

Also in attendance was Reds fan and comedian John Bishop, an ambassador for Liverpool Homeless FC, who spoke passionately about the work of both organisations and the need for change.

Ahead of this year’s event, John said: “Last year’s event was a special experience for everyone who took part and you could see just how much it made everyone appreciate the struggles that sadly so many people face every day in our city.

“I am hoping that even more Reds can come together this year to raise even more awareness and funds to help the LFC Foundation and Liverpool Homeless FC to tackle homelessness in our communities.”

This year’s event takes place on Saturday 6th September and you can register now to take part by clicking here.

Funds raised will go towards supporting LFC Foundation’s Global Works programme which provides sport-based employability sessions and mentoring for young people who have experienced homelessness, as well as Liverpool Homeless FC, who formed an annual 5-a-side league that was founded for and is accessed by people who are affected by homelessness across the region.