The Whitechapel Centre: Walk Liverpool's waterfront to help end homelessness

Liverpool’s renowned homeless charity, The Whitechapel Centre, is inviting supporters to step into the shoes of their dedicated outreach workers this March by taking part in their Dawn Waterfront Walk.

Outreach workers for The Whitechapel Centre walk an incredible five miles every day as they connect with rough sleepers across the city, starting at 6am, come rain or shine.

Now, the charity is encouraging others to walk the same distance to raise much-needed funds to help tackle homelessness in Liverpool.

The dawn Waterfront Walk takes place on 1 March.

Event organiser Toni-Marie Murphy-Roberts hopes that there’ll be record number of participants as the charity marks its 50th year of helping the city’s most vulnerable people.

Toni said:

“What better way to mark our 50^th milestone than to enjoy a lovely walk while raising money for those who are homeless? It’s a gentle five mile stroll along the famous Merseyside Waterfront.

“You can bring your dog or your kids … and their scooters! It’s a great route and suitable for wheelchair users. We’re hoping some people may even feel a bit daring and do something more challenging, like wearing fancy dress or even rollerblading the route.

“This event really can be enjoyed by all the family, or work colleagues and others.”

It begins at Nova Scotia, before ambling along the Otterspool Promenade and ending at the Sitting Bull statue at Aigburth, where walkers will be treated to breakfast. While strolling along the promenade walkers will enjoy the dawn and sunrise.