The Big Sleep Out is back!
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Could you please join us and raise much-needed funds to help local people experiencing homelessness?
Our Big Sleep Out is back for 2026 and we’d love you to join us…
Taking place in Manchester on Saturday 10 October 2026 – World Homelessness Day – we’ll be sleeping under the stars to raise money for local families and individuals who are homeless and are facing acute crisis.
Will you please come along too?
As the days become shorter and cooler, we’re reminded of the difficult conditions experienced by anyone sleeping rough, or worrying about whether their temporary accommodation is making their mental or physical health worse.
We’re seeing unprecedented numbers of people coming for help in our services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire and events like this one are so important to ensure we can continue to be there for others.
Patrick O’Dowd, director of our charity, said: “The Big Sleep Out is choosing not to sleep in the comfort of your own bed for one night and asking people to sponsor you to do so.
“While the event will never truly represent what it’s like to be homeless or to sleep rough, it’s intended to help us pause, reflect, and think about the challenges that so many young people and adults experiencing homelessness face every day.”
“It would mean the world if you would consider joining us on the night and by signing up now we can support you in the coming months leading up to the event.
“Please click below to sign up now, and spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues too. We’d love as many people as possible to join us and every penny raised could literally help transform the lives of children, young people and adults in our community across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.”
Dust off your sleeping bag, and get ready to wrap up warm, whilst we spend the night in the great outdoors.
Raising £45 in sponsorship could help pay for hot meals for 15 people at one of our homelessness day centres.
Raising £95 could ensure that we’re also able to provide hot shower facilities for 70 of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Raising £250 could pay for a programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness such as cooking, creative writing or gardening.
And £1,500 in sponsorship could help provide safe, supported accommodation for someone for a year, and prevent them being homeless.
Click here now to sign up and make a real difference.
Unable to make the date and join our sleep out? Why not hold your own on a day that suits you instead? Click here now to find out more…