Sleep Out 2019

Do you want to help someone experiencing homelessness? You can give shelter and support by joining hundreds raising funds and awareness of homelessness at this annual event that takes place on the first Friday in October.

Sleep Out 2019 is now over. Coming soon: information on how to register for Sleep Out 2020.

TO SUPPORT THE EVENT:

SPONSOR someone taking part Support the TEAM

Don't worry if it's not your thing. You can still get involved by donating to the appeal or supporting a particular participant. Alternatively, please mail a cheque with a note to let us know you are supporting the Sleep Out team or a particular individual.

Thank you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Find more information below and also navigate to our Sleep Out News and Blogs section. Email us at [email protected]. You can also phone our office at 020 7351 4948.

What to expect on the night

Timings, what to bring and more. Read more

Why take part?

Take part in the annual Sleep Out in the Square to give someone else shelter and support to get off the street. Read more

Latest

The Good Slice Sleep Out fundraising page

On 2 October we will be sleeping outside to help individuals in our community find shelter and support to get off the streets.

Janet Helder's Sleep Out fundraising page

On 2 October I will be sleeping outside to help individuals in our community find shelter and support to get off the streets.

Hannah sleeps in the Square!

I want to raise money to help end homelessness.

EU citizens find lifeline out of homelessness

29 June 2020: Over 160 guests have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme. Many others now face a race against the clock.

About us

Guests find shelter in winter and year-round support to move beyond homelessness.

Things we need

Here are some things that Glass Door and our partner organisations need.

Daytime support

Updated 25 March 2020: Due to the current pandemic, the majority of our partner drop-in centres are now closed.

Find Help

If you or someone you know is facing homelessness, here's how to access help.

Richmond shelters open

First shelters in Richmond launched.

Our partner venues

Venues, mainly churches of a different denominations, partner with Glass Door to host night shelters and and our day-time support services.

If we can't offer a space in the shelters today

Places in our emergency night shelter are limited. What do you do while waiting for a place to open up?

The problem

Central London has some of the biggest statistical differences between the richest and poorest residents. Unfortunately, demand for our services shows no signs of abating.

Sleep Out 2017 biggest yet

We did it! Thanks to everyone involved, more people will find shelter this winter.

Our impact

Our night shelters save lives, and our support programmes change lives.