Unite for the night: Sleep Out to end homelessness

Sleep Out with Glass Door Homeless Charity at Duke of York Square

Sleep Out is our biggest fundraising event of the year, taking place at Duke of York Square in Chelsea. At Sleep Out, we ask participants to give up their beds for one night to reflect on our guests' experiences of homelessness.

While Sleep Out doesn't replicate the challenges of rough sleeping, it aims to raise awareness about the difficult conditions thousands of people experiencing homelessness in London endure on any given night.

2025 marks 25 years of Glass Door Homeless Charity. Thanks to supporters like you, we can continue to provide routes out of homelessness for our community. Join us for a night of reflection and the chance to hear from frontline workers and speak to other Glass Door Homeless Charity supporters.

What can I expect on the night?

8:30 pm – Arrive and find a spot. Sleepers begin to arrive and find somewhere to bed down for the night. The Glass Door Homeless Charity team are on hand to provide hot drinks and snacks and help everyone settle in.

10 pm – Chat to frontline workers. You'll have the opportunity to speak to Glass Door Homeless Charity caseworkers to learn more about homelessness in London and what we are doing to end it.

11 pm – Time to get some sleep. Sleepers wrap up in their warmest clothes and sleeping bags, and everything quietens down before an uncomfortable but reflective night's sleep.

5 am – Rise and shine. Sleepers are gently roused from their slumber.

6 am – Thank you from the Glass Door Homeless Charity team. After a massive thank you from the Glass Door Homeless Charity team and an update on the fundraising total so far, we will leave the square. You can go home knowing you've made a difference.

Duke of York Square Sleep Out Guide 2025

Watch our video below to hear from our 2024 sleepers and get a sneak peek of the Sleep Out experience.

Sleep Out Remotely

Don’t live in London or can’t make it on the night? Host your own Sleep Out anywhere in the world!

If you can't leave your home for the night, you could still sleep outside in your garden. Or, why not host a Sleep Out somewhere in your local community, like your church, community centre or workplace, and get other people involved? If you are planning on holding your Sleep Out in a space outside your home, please make sure you have permission from those responsible for the building. We do not recommend sleeping outdoors in a public space.

The Glass Door Homeless Charity Team will always be there to support your fundraising journey with tips on how to host a Sleep Out.

Download our Remote Sleep Out Guide

Why should you take part in Sleep Out?

This year marks 25 years of Glass Door Homeless Charity providing services to people experiencing and at risk of homelessness in London.

While we are proud of our impact as a small but mighty organisation rooted in community, we won’t call this a celebration—because, let’s face it, we shouldn’t have to be here.

Sadly, homelessness is on the rise in London, and the cost-of-living crisis continues to intensify, putting more people at risk of homelessness.

By raising funds for Glass Door Homeless Charity, we can help someone find a route out of homelessness by providing them with shelter, support from our expert caseworkers, and the opportunity to either prevent homelessness or permanently leave the streets behind.

How to join Sleep Out

Firstly, please register for FREE below by booking a ticket for the Duke of York Square or the remote Sleep Out.

Next, you can kick off your fundraising journey by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving along with other Glass Door Homeless Charity sleepers:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/glassdoorhomelesscharity-sleepout-25

Thank you for supporting us so we can continue being there for our community. We look forward to seeing you at the Sleep Out.

Please contact us at sleepout@glassdoor.org.uk for any questions.