Every year The Bridge Homelessness to Hope hosts a fundraiser called The Big Sleep, which not only earns money to help us continue our work, but also gives people a small glimpse into what life is like for those sleeping on the streets. Last year our Big Sleep broke our record of money earned, with a target of £12k being smashed and raising £14.9. But this year, we’re going even bigger.
The Big Sleep 2025 will take place on Tuesday 25th March at the University of Leicester Centenary Square. Join the staff, volunteers, and sponsors for a night outside and help raise funds for the much-needed and important work that we do for the homeless community. At the Bridge Homelessness To Hope we aim to be an outreach to the lost and lonely of Leicester, to the homeless and to those who just have nowhere to go and no one to turn to, and you can help us.
"Dozens of our employees from our offices across the UK are busy gathering sponsorship to brave a cold night under the stars for The Big Sleep 2025. Many have already volunteered in the charity’s kitchen and activity rooms last year and we will continue this much needed volunteering in 2025. As a company, Heidelberg Materials has committed to donating several items to help support the Centre. We hope in this way we can make a huge difference to the lives of so many people sleeping rough on Leicester’s streets and continue to raise awareness."
- Heidelberg Materials UK.
When & where will the Big sleep 2025 take place?
The main 'Big Sleep' event will take place on Tuesday 25th March 2025 between 8.00pm - 8.00am at the University of Leicester in Centenary Square.* We are also offering the chance for people to take part in The Big Sleep 2025 by sleeping outside in their own back gardens between Monday 24th - Sunday 30th March.
* In the case of adverse weather, The Big Sleep will be moved into the Charles Wilson Sports Hall at the UoL Campus Centre.
Who can Get Involved?
Anyone over the age of 18 can take part in The Big Sleep 2025. You can either take part in this fundraising event as an individual or by building up a team of supporters by getting your friends, family and colleagues involved. Whether they sponsor your 'Big Sleep' or join you for a night under the stars, we want you to get as many people involved as possible in support of The Bridge and to raise awareness of homelessness.
How do I take part in The Big Sleep 2025?
To take part in The Big Sleep 2025, you will need to do the following:
1. Complete a Big Sleep 2025 Registration Form on our website.
Students from the University of Leicester who are taking part in The Big Sleep will need to complete a Registration Form with UoL.
2. Set up your fundraiser on Enthuse either as an individual or as part of a team. See below for more details.
Taking Part on Your Own?
If you are taking part in The Big Sleep on your own, you will need to visit our 'Big Sleep 2025' fundraising page on Enthuse, click the 'Fundraise for us' button at the top of the page and follow the signing up process.
Taking Part in a Team?
If you are fundraising as part of a team, you will need to visit our 'Big Sleep 2025' fundraising page on Enthuse, click the 'Create a Team' button located at the top of the page and follow the signing up process.
Spread The Word!
All set up? Now it's time to tell everyone about your fundraiser! In order to raise money, you will need sponsors, so get sharing your fundraiser with as many people as possible.
“Shoezone is proud to sponsor The Bridge Homelessness to Hope in their upcoming Big Sleep this year. As we are based in Leicester, we are more than happy to support such a local charity in the vital work they do in raising awareness and supporting individuals that find themselves facing challenges every night without a place to sleep. By offering a safe place to support people in crisis, The Bridge really are an inspiration to us all.”
- Shoezone
By participating in this event, you are helping to support the vital work we do, which includes providing:
A Breakfast and Lunch Service
Access to Hot Showers
Clothing and Toiletries
Washing and Drying Facilities
We also have two Case Workers, a Mental Health Access Worker, a Support Worker, two Mentor Coordinators, and a Lived Experience Worker, all who will look to support our guests with a range of needs, including:
Housing Advice and Support
Benefit Advice and Support
Connecting with a GP or Dentist
Accessing Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Accessing our Creative Sessions including Arts & Crafts, Music, and cooking classes
Accessing one-to-one mentoring through The Lighthouse Project
To register and find out more information, click here!
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