Question 1

How do I sign up as a team?

Accepted Answer

Simply purchase a ticket for each team member, then follow the steps above. Once you have created your fundraising page with Just Giving, you can create a team page for all members to join. More info can be found here: https://help.justgiving.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002598077-A-guide-to-Team-Pages

Question 2

Is there an Age limit?

Accepted Answer

There is no upper age limit, but we ask all sleepers are age 16 or over for insurance purposes.

Question 3

What essentials do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Warm clothing: thick socks, gloves, hats 
Sleeping bag and pillow
Mat or cardboard as a base
Battery light (Stadium night lights will be on low)
Books/cards/mobile phones for music but please use earphones during night)
Snacks/drinks (for consumption during night)
Wash bag

Question 4

Do I need to bring my own cardboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please bring your own cardboard to use as a base for your sleeping bag. Feel free to get creative - We will have a competition on the night for the best set-up!

Question 5

Can I bring alcohol with me?

Accepted Answer

No, we will have a bar available on the evening until roughly 10pm for all drinks.

Tea and coffee will be available throughout the evening.

Question 6

Why do I need a paid ticket?

Accepted Answer

We are operating with tickets to help cover event costs, and ensure fundraiser numbers are accurate to avoid food waste for our catering partners. All funds raised from ticket sales go directly to the three charities and contribute to our fundraising total.

Question 7

Should we be trying to replicate homelessness?

Accepted Answer

Our goal is not to replicate the experience of being homeless - But is to drive awareness of the complex issues surrounding those who are experiencing being homeless, and raise funds to help end homelessness in Worcester.

Question 8

Who is attending?

Accepted Answer

Previous attendees have included both local and international business leaders, the city mayor, local councillors, Worcester Warriors players, local bishops, clients of the charities and a wide spectrum of people  who want to understand more about homelessness, and help contribute to the community.

Question 9

What is the itinerary for the event?

Accepted Answer

We will issue a full itinerary closer to the event, but doors will open from 6.30pm onwards.
Doors will open again the next day at roughly 5.30am, with the event finishing at roughly 8am. We will have catering, live music and a quiz on the night.

Question 10

How much do I need to fundraise?

Accepted Answer

We suggest a minimum fundraising target of £150 per individual. The target is simply something to aim for, it is not a requirement of attendance to reach it. For larger teams we ask that each person tries to work towards this target please.

Question 11

What happens if it rains?

Accepted Answer

We have a wet-weather plan in place. There is sheltered outdoor space to provide a dry, secure space to sleep.

Question 12

How do I set up my fundraising page?

Accepted Answer

Once you have purchased a ticket, please head to Just Giving to create your fundraising page: justgiving.com/campaign/wso-2025

Question 13

Will there be food and drink available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have free catering on the night kindly provided by our sponsors AC events, and The Rapid Relief Team. Options will be limited though and we can't cater for specific dietary requirements, so please bring food with you if this is effects you.

Question 14

Will there be on-site toilets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have on-site indoor toilets.

Question 15

My company would love to help - How can we get involved?

Accepted Answer

The bulk of fundraising we achieve each year is through local businesses, who put together groups of colleagues to attend our sleep out - Please join us as a team, if you are able to. We also have sponsorship packages available - Please email for more info: in@worcestersleepout.co.uk

Question 16

I can't make the event, but want to support - What can I do?

Accepted Answer

Please donate if you are able to: https://justgiving.com/campaign/wso-2025 If you are not in a position to donate, please share our posts across social channels, and within your network to help extend our reach.

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