# West Yorkshire charity thanks fundraiser with commemorative plaque

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/01/31/west-yorkshire-charity-thanks-fundraiser-commemorative-plaque/
- Published: 2018-01-31T07:02:57+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**West Yorkshire-based homelessness charity Simon on the Street has awarded a local
street food trader with a commemorative plaque for her contributions to the charity
over the Christmas period.**

[Simon on the Streets](http://simononthestreets.co.uk/) presented the plaque to 
Manjit Kaur who runs Manjit’s Kitchen, a local street food stall in Leeds city centre,
on 25 January at the charity’s base in Leeds.

Kaur raised £5,889 over the Christmas period by running a raffle. She was inspired
to do this following a racist attack by a rough sleeper who threw boiling liquid
over her while shouting xenophobic abuse.

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Simon on the Streets offers street-support to individuals who have complex needs
and cannot access mainstream services due to behavioural issues or mental illness.

Commenting on the award, the charity’s General Manager Gordon Laing said:

> “We’re delighted to be awarding the plaque to Manjit who has been instrumental
> in raising a lot of money that Simon on the Streets will use to help rough sleepers
> across Yorkshire. Manjit should be admired for what she has done for charity.”

Manjit Kaur, owner of Manjit’s Kitchen commented:

> “I’m humbled to be awarded the plaque commemorating the fundraising raffle that
> I ran over Christmas. I was determined to turn what was a horrible experience 
> into something positive and I’m really pleased that we have been able to raise
> so much money that will be used to benefit the rough sleepers of the region.”

Main image: © Sam Toolsie 2018

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