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Apartnership between Herts Young Homeless (hyh) and Pearldrop Productions is supporting the work of the charity while also inspiring action within the county.

Simon Mercer, Pearldrop’s managing director, first met Caroline Neill, Herts Young Homeless’ head of fundraising and communications, at a Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce’s networking event at the start of 2020.

He said: “The charity was looking at increasing its video content and wanted to partner with a Hertfordshire-based company.

“Through our work together we’ve created video content that shares the stories of the young people that hyh has supported, highlighted issues such as sofa-surfing and informed people of the services hyh provides, including education, mediation, crisis support and outreach services. We’ve also helped promote their events such as the St Albans Sleepout and other fundraising opportunities.”

While homelessness is not necessarily one of the first things people think about when talking about Hertfordshire, the Hatfield charity has supported almost 10,000 young people over the past year to improve their lives though education and advice.

The charity works tirelessly to help young people across the county aged 10 to 24 who are experiencing family conflict, homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.

The partnership has grown over the years and Pearldrop, in addition to working on content with hyh, has attended charity quizzes, quarterly update meetings and its 25th anniversary celebrations this year.

Denise Austin and James Tappenden from Pearldrop also took part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon in October raising funds for hyh and awareness of the amazing work it does.

Simon said: “By working with hyh, Pearldrop is not only helping the charity achieve its goals but we’re making a positive impact in the county. It’s a win-win partnership that is raising awareness of homelessness in Hertfordshire, inspiring change and action in our community.

“It’s always exciting when as a video production company based in Hertfordshire, we have the opportunity to work with local charities that are making a huge difference in the community where we live and work.”

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