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Sleep Easy
Sleep Easy 2027
YMCA Sutton Coldfield Sleep Easy will be back in 2027!
Could you challenge yourself to sleep out for one night so that others don’t have to?
Check back here for the date and look at the FAQs on this page for more information
If you want to register your interest, find out about corporate sponsorship or more about what’s involved, click here:
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What is Sleep Easy?
Sleep Easy is a YMCA fundraising event, raising money to help change the lives of people at risk of homelessness or living in poverty locally. Many brave participants will swap their warm beds for sleeping bags, braving low temperatures and hunkering down to sleep rough for one night.
People take on this tough challenge to raise awareness of homelessness and vital funds so that YMCA Sutton Coldfield can continue to support those most in need.
How does Sleep Easy help?
Every night we provide housing for 39 young people who temporarily find themselves without a place to live. Alongside this, we provide a range of services, clubs and activities for young and disabled people in our community.
Funds raised from Sleep Easy enable our teams to continue providing vital support to people and communities most in need.
We offer support to live independently, mentoring, counselling and help with benefits, work and education. Our youth work, carers support and services for children and adults with disabilities include health and wellbeing, sports, arts and crafts, music and drama, and outings and residential trips.
Everything we do supports those we serve to move forward with their lives and to belong, contribute and thrive.
Sleep Easy FAQs
- When bookings open in 2027, there will be a Buy a Ticket link on this page
- In the meantime, register your interest and we’ll let you know when bookings open
- There’ll also be a link to Set up a Fundraising page and then you’re all set!
- A sleeping bag is essential – if you like, you can bring a camping mat, extra blankets and/or a pillow too for extra comfort and warmth
- Warm clothes, hat and gloves to protect you from the cold during the night – having layers of clothing will help you stay warm and you can always take extra layers off
- A torch (remember to check your batteries)
- A flask with a hot drink, water and snacks – there will be refreshments in the evening and morning but we recommend bringing some of your own too
- Refreshments, including a light supper and breakfast, water and hot drinks in the evening and morning
- Toilets will be available on-site
- First Aiders will be available throughout the event
- Cardboard boxes will be available for you to set-up of your sleeping spot for the night
- When we send out the details, we’ll tell you what time you need to to register in the evening
- There will be a wake-up call in the morning, probably between 6am and 6.30am
- We’ll also tell you the latest time you’ll need to be packed up and off home
- This is a family-friendly event, so no alcohol is not permitted
- Animals are not permitted at the event, except for Assistance Dogs
- If you have an Assistance Dog, please let us know at admin@ymcasc.org.uk
- We will complete a comprehensive risk assessment and have a detailed security plan for the event
- The security will include a named health & Safety Officer
- Please share your experiences throughout the night using #YMCASleepEasy and tag @YMCASuttonColdfield and @YMCAEnglandandWales
- If you are concerned about the health of a person experiencing homelessness, or if they look unwell, dial 999 for the emergency services – you could save someone’s life
- Contact StreetLink, the homelessness referral service for England and Wales, who accept calls from the public and self-referrals from people who are homeless
- StreetLink can connect people experiencing homelessness with local outreach teams or other support in their local area
- Streetlink can be contacted on 0300 500 0914 or via their website www.streetlink.org.uk
Thank you for your help and support
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