BIG BRIGHTER SLEEP OUT
Join us in a sponsored Sleep Out on Friday 26th September to help raise money for Winter Warmer Packs for those facing homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent.
JOIN US!
Join us for a night under the stars on Friday 26th September to support Hanley Connect and raise awareness of homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent!
Your support will help provide Winter essentials to rough sleepers and those facing homelessness across the city.
To get a real sense of what rough sleepers go through night after night, the Sleep Out will take place on the grass of Smithfield, Hanley. You will need cardboard to bed down on, a sleeping bag, a sense of community, and a willingness to make a difference for the most vulnerable people in our community.
There will be entertainment and activities from 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm, with ‘quiet time’ taking taking place from 11:00 pm – 5:30am and breakfast baps at 5:30am.
Proud to be in partnership with Staffordshire Police, the Regent Theatre, Victoria Hall, Smithfield Works, Stoke Centenary, BID Team, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
GET INVOLVED
TO PARTICIPATE, VISIT OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE.
TO DONATE, VISIT OUR RALLYUP PAGE.
TO DOWNLOAD A SPONSORSHIP FORM, CLICK HERE.
FAQs
What should I bring to Sleep Out?
You will need to bring cardboard to sleep on and whatever you need to make yourself more comfortable, we suggest: a sleeping bag, a pillow, warm layers, a phone, torch, snacks, water, a book. Strictly no tents (that’s cheating!)
What happens on the night of the Sleep Out
Come anytime after 7:00pm and we will begin with entertainment until 10:30. Followed by a night of rough sleeping, breakfast baps will be served from 6:30am.
How much money shall I raise?
We encourage participants to try to raise £50 each however, please don’t worry if you are unable to raise this – every penny counts!
How do I fundraise?
Participants can use the platform RallyUp platform to raise funds online, which is quick and easy for supporters to donate. If you prefer to raise support offline, a sponsor form is available to download, or contact at customerservices@brighter-futures.org.uk or 01782 406 00
We encourage participants to try to raise £50 each however, please don’t worry if you are unable to raise this – every penny counts!
How do I sign up?
Simply register your attendance on our Eventbrite page! If you have any questions, please contact us on 01782 406 000 or customerservices@brighter-futures.org.uk.
Can I bring children?
Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate any under 18s at the Sleep Out.
What about the weather?
As always, expect the unexpected with British weather. It might be quite chilly so please be prepared for this. The event is intended to provide a real taste of rough sleeping and may be a challenge so you might feel cold and uncomfortable – all the more reason for people to donate to support you!
Come anytime after 7:00pm and we will begin with entertainment until 10:30. Followed by a night of rough sleeping, breakfast baps will be served from 6:30am.
Will the Sleep Out be safe?
We are working in partnership with Smithfield who will have security on site as well as Staffordshire Police who will regularly patrol the Sleep Out.
Are there toilet facilities?
There are toilet facilities inside the Smithfield, as well as a tea and coffee station.
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