ORGANIC burger business Trollburger has raised more than £2,000 for Brighton Housing Trust’s homeless day centre First Base. 

Owner Paul Clark opened his burger shack under Brighton Station on Christmas Day and held a street party with music, cakes and burgers and chips for anyone who was alone or could not afford  Christmas dinner.  

More than 50 people attended, mainly homeless people, and leftover food went to the Severe Weather Shelter at First Base. 

Now a £2,000 surplus from the appeal has gone to First Base Day Centre. 

Mr Clark said: “The appeal spread like wildfire over social media and quickly raised over four times what was needed to fund the party.

"It also attracted additional help including Maria Aurora from Brewdog Brighton, Rebecca Letchworth from Honeycomb Cakes and Louise Campbell from Mestiza Filipina, who all provided assistance on the day. 

“As promised in the appeal, any surplus donations would be donated to First Base to help people in need throughout the year.”

Deirdre O’Halloran, deputy manager of First Base day centre, said: “This is a fantastic initiative.  

"Not only did people get together to enjoy Christmas, but the funds raised will help us run our day centre.”

Mr Clark, left, is pictured with Steve Moss, project worker at First Base.