Agilité joins Glass Door’s Unite for the Night

On Friday 3 October, four colleagues from our UK team – Nick Perry, Hannah Kennerley, Daniel Hunt and Emmanuel Fernandes – swapped the comfort of their beds for sleeping bags on the streets of Chelsea. Taking part in Glass Door’s annual Sleep Out, held at Duke of York Square, they joined hundreds of others in raising awareness and vital funds to help end homelessness in London.

“Taking part in the Sleep Out felt like a small way to show solidarity and raise awareness. It’s not the same as experiencing homelessness, but it’s a reminder that none of us should take having a safe place to sleep for granted,” explains Nicholas Perry, commercial manager at Agilité.

Homelessness is on the rise across the UK capital. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis is leaving more people vulnerable, and frontline services are stretched. Glass Door provides shelter, support, and pathways towards stability – and the Sleep Out is their biggest fundraising event of the year.

The event was not about recreating the full reality of homelessness, but it did offer a small glimpse into what it means to face the night without a roof overhead. For our team, the evening was a chance to pause, listen, and understand more deeply the challenges faced by those without a safe place to call home.

“The hardest part wasn’t the cold — it was the constant noise and light. Even with hundreds of us together, it was still a very lonely feeling at times. It made me think about how difficult it must be to rest or feel safe on the streets,” add Daniel Hunt, UK country head.

We’re incredibly proud of our colleagues for their commitment – and grateful to everyone who has already donated. The funds raised will go directly towards Glass Door’s shelters and support services, helping people in London find a way off the streets.

Homelessness is not inevitable – it’s something we can end together. If you’d like to support Glass Door and the incredible work they do, you can still donate here:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/agilite-solutions-2