There’s just one week left to register for the St Basils Big Sleepout, taking place on Friday, 29th November 2024, at Millennium Point in Birmingham.
This inspiring event invites individuals, schools, and corporate teams to spend a night under the stars and raise vital funds to help prevent youth homelessness in the Midlands. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, combined with rising rents and a severe shortage of affordable housing, St Basils has seen a year-on-year increase of 22% in young people seeking their support.
The charity now helps nearly 4,000 young people annually, providing them with accommodation, education, and life skills to build a brighter future. Barrie Hodge, Head of Fundraising and Communications at St Basils, said: “With just a week to go, we’re urging everyone to sign up for the Big Sleepout.
“This is more than just a fundraising event—it’s a chance to experience a small part of the challenges faced by young people at risk of homelessness. Every pound raised will go directly to supporting those who need our help the most.
“The reality is that youth homelessness is on the rise, and events like this allow us to continue our vital work.” Participants will spend the night outside from 6 PM to 6 AM, raising awareness and funds to combat youth homelessness.
The event is open to individuals, schools, and corporate teams, and participants are encouraged to set up an Enthuse fundraising page to maximize their impact. Once again, Birmingham-based company Schumacher Packaging will be generously donating all the cardboard for the event, saving the charity hundreds of pounds and helping keep participants warm throughout the night.
St Basils works with young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping over 4000 young people per year across the West Midlands region, housing over 500 every night in 44 housing projects around the Midlands. They aim to help vulnerable young people find and keep a home, grow their confidence, develop their skills, increase opportunities, and prevent homelessness.
