sleepout 2025 - 18th January 2025
Sleep Out for Homelessness is an annual Charity event organised in response to the young people in our District feeling passionate about helping those who are homeless.
The sleepout will see members of our community experiencing sleeping outside in the cold January weather or boycotting their bed around the district.
This year we are raising money for three amazing charities: Inspire North, SASH and Carecent. You can find more out about them below. To donate, click the button below.
So how are you getting involved?
getting involved
Getting involved doesn’t just have to involve donating money, or sleeping outside.
Can you pray for the charities that our money is supporting and for the individuals who will be receiving support from the charities over the next year?
Can you sleep on your sofa or on the floor? Homelessness looks differently for everyone and for some it involves sleeping on the sofas of friends or in their car? Why not give this a go?
Is there a group of you from your circuit or church who want to get involved? Why not form your own campsite! Our team can support you and provide you with a pack to help the campsite be safe.
If you have a family with younger kids who want to get involved, why not join us at Lidgett Methodist Church where this year we will have an indoor campsite. Therefore you can be part of the night but sleep in a slightly warmer venue.
Or you can join in with the campsite at Lidgett Methodist Church in York. The campsite will always have people on watch and if it gets too cold, there is always a kettle inside and available.
Or donate! Click here to head to our JustGiving page!
So how are you getting involved? Show your commitment to any of the above ways by clicking on the button below
the charities
Carecent
Carecent is primarily for those who are experiencing homelessness, or are otherwise socially excluded. The majority of their customers are those 18+; experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, offending history and/or poor mental health. Their aim is to offer food, support and community, with the hope of connecting individuals with both statutory and non-statutory services that will be beneficial to them.
Inspire North
Your donation to Inspire North helps us to provide life-changing support to those in need across Yorkshire and the North East. Donations like yours help us to continue supporting those at risk of homelessness, such as those accessing our Young People’s Pathway service in North Yorkshire. YPP houses and supports young people who are at risk of homelessness, and last year helped 274 young people looking for a safe home.
YPP helps young people who are experiencing breakdowns in family relationships, are homeless, or are leaving care, as well as other really difficult situations for those so young. The Pathway supports the young people to reconnect with family or find and keep new accommodation. Young people accessing YPP are supported to live in safe and secure homes so they can look towards building a brighter future.
Your donation helps Inspire North to continue offering life changing support such as this. We are so grateful for the continued support of Yorkshire North and East Methodist District Church and hope that everyone involved in the sleepout is really proud of the difference they are making.
FCA number 9412
sash
SASH provides a number of different services that support young people who are experiencing homelessness. They include emergency accommodation for up to two weeks, supported lodgings where they can stay for up to 2 years and receive support from a support worker, and SASH enhancement. SASH enhancement supports young people to build emotional resilience and wellbeing, provides education, employment and training opportunities.