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A Leeds schoolboy has hit a one-year milestone of camping in his garden to raise cash for a homeless charity.

Last July, Billy took on a challenge to sleep in a tent in his garden for 100 nights to raise £150 for Emmaus Leeds. The charity supports up to 28 former rough sleepers by providing them with a home, support, training and work experience in a community setting.

Four seasons and five tents later, the 13-year-old has raised more than £1,000 after spending a whole year outdoors. The funds he has raised will be used to support people in the area who have experienced homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.

Speaking to Emmaus, Billy said: “I had a teepee bought for my birthday and my mum complained that I hadn’t used it. When it was good weather, I started to camp out and decided to stay out.

Meet the Leeds schoolboy who has spent a year sleeping in a tent for Emmaus homeless charity