As the co-founder of BridgeLink, I oversee Event Management, Social Media Strategy & Management, Content Creation, Project Management, Leadership & Team Development, and Fundraising & Partnerships, ensuring our initiatives are impactful, well-executed, and aligned with our mission. In 2023, we founded Bridgelink Foundation with a clear mission: to bridge the gap for those affected by homelessness. This initiative is deeply personal to me, driven and at the heart of this initiative is community and bringing people together to raise awareness and make a difference.
Bridgelink Foundations Founders Shelley Paterson & Lois Sarkodie
OUR WORK
One of our proudest moments was our Christmas Dinner Project in 2023 where we raised over £800 in just two days to host a Christmas dinner for 40 people. We cooked, hosted, and shared a meal that brought warmth and joy to so many in collaboration with the C4WS homeless project we were able to take over the day and prepare for them and their volunteers. With the remaining funds, we donated over £150 worth of food to two local food banks.
Our latest project was a fundraising event ‘Bridgelink United: A Play for Peace’ that took place in November 2024. We brought together teams of influencers, musicians, and content creators for a charity football match, securing sponsorships like Drip Water to raise awareness and funds for our cause. We also partnered with the Double H Club to introduce an interactive initiative where attendees could leave their handprints on free T-shirts, symbolising their involvement and support. This thoughtful gesture created a lasting connection between participants and the cause. We raised over £1000 which was split between three organisations to raise money for Congo, Sudan & Palestine focused on supporting displaced communities.