Event Details
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Date:Thursday 27 February 2025 |
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Time:11:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
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Location:From home — in your garden, on your balcony, in your car, or even in the shed... |
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Funds Raised:All funds raised at the SleepOut at Home will go towards a project supporting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the UK. |
SleepOut at Home is a great way to join in if you can’t attend in person - and perfect for involving the whole family! Wherever you choose to SleepOut, LandAid will support you every step of the way.
Sleepout at Home offers a unique way to join the movement to end youth homelessness from the comfort of your own home. Whether in your garden, on your balcony, in your car, or even in the shed, you’ll sleep out in solidarity with young people facing homelessness.
1. Sign Up as an Individual or Team
Register yourself, or rally a team of colleagues, family, and friends to join you. This is a powerful way to spread awareness and create a memorable experience with others who care about ending youth homelessness.
2. Choose Your Location
Get creative with where you’ll sleep out! Here are some ideas:
- At work: Use a rooftop or outdoor space for a unique experience.
- At home: Set up in your garden, on your balcony, in your car, or even in the shed.
3. Start Fundraising Together
Share your fundraising page and aim to raise a minimum of £206. Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to contribute and spread the word about this impactful cause.
4. Sleep Out on the Big Night: 27 February
Join thousands across the country as you sleep out in your chosen spot. Connect with others participating in the event, share photos of your sleepout setup, and know that your effort is making a real difference!
Build a Bed Competition
Think you’ve got what it takes to create the ultimate SleepOut bed? We’re excited to announce our Build a Bed Competition for everyone sleeping out at home! Get creative with your setup, and show us how you’re bringing the SleepOut experience to life in your own space. Whether it’s a cozy den, a makeshift shelter, or a full-on outdoor setup, we want to see it!
How to Enter:
- Build your build – Use whatever you have on hand to create a comfortable (or challenging!) setup.
- Snap a photo – Take a picture of your space.
- Send it to us – Email your photo to sleepout@landaid.org
All entries will be entered for a chance to win a prize.
Need Some Inspiration?
We’ve got you covered! Download our guide below for a few ideas and tips to help you get started on your SleepOut bed at home.
Build a Bed Guide
Deadline for Entries:
Make sure to send in your photo by Thursday 6 March.
Winner Announcement:
The winner will be announced on Friday 14 March.
About the evening
By taking part in the LandAid SleepOut you will gain a small insight into some of the conditions faced by thousands of young people across the UK every single night. During the event you will hear from the charities and young people that LandAid support. As you're sleeping outside, the event will be open to the elements, as a result we ask you to prepare as much as possible. In addition, as you're taking part in the event from home - we recommend having a Hot Water Vessel to keep yourself topped up with warm drinks throughout the night.
SleepOut at Home - with family
FAQs
The choice is yours! Just be sure to select a safe spot with some shelter available in case of rain.
We have put together some information here to help you talk about homelessness with children.
