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  • Sleep Out 2021 open for registration

    Sleep Out 2021 open for registration

    Register now to take part at Duke of York Square in Chelsea, or take part remotely from anywhere in the world. Read more

  • First virtual Sleep Out helps launch new services

    First virtual Sleep Out helps launch new services

    28 October: Glass Door held its first ever Virtual Sleep Out on the wettest day in recorded history. Funds raised will help launch new Covid-safe services. Read more

  • The Sleep Out (or in) 2020 Lineup

    The Sleep Out (or in) 2020 Lineup

    Special guests to take part in virtual programme live-streamed throughout the night of the 2020 Sleep Out. Read more

  • Jim Carter backs Sleep Out (or in) 2020

    Jim Carter backs Sleep Out (or in) 2020

    27 July 2020: The actor best known for playing Mr Carson in Downton Abbey is supporting Glass Door's Sleep Out (or in) this year. Read more

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Sleep Out 2021 open for registration

Sleep Out 2021 open for registration

Register now to take part at Duke of York Square in Chelsea, or take part remotely from anywhere in the world. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2021

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Melissa Kerschen

First virtual Sleep Out helps launch new services

First virtual Sleep Out helps launch new services

28 October: Glass Door held its first ever Virtual Sleep Out on the wettest day in recorded history. Funds raised will help launch new Covid-safe services. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2020

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Melissa Kerschen

The Sleep Out (or in) 2020 Lineup

The Sleep Out (or in) 2020 Lineup

Special guests to take part in virtual programme live-streamed throughout the night of the 2020 Sleep Out. Read more

Published: 28th August, 2020

Updated: 4th October, 2020

Author: Deleted User

Jim Carter backs Sleep Out (or in) 2020

Jim Carter backs Sleep Out (or in) 2020

27 July 2020: The actor best known for playing Mr Carson in Downton Abbey is supporting Glass Door's Sleep Out (or in) this year. Read more

Published: 24th July, 2020

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

Chelsea Football Stadium hosts Sleep Out

Chelsea Football Stadium hosts Sleep Out

16 November 2019: Chelsea FC fans (and an ex-player) raise funds to support those affected by homelessness Read more

Published: 17th November, 2019

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Melissa Kerschen

Sleep Out 2019 smashes target

Sleep Out 2019 smashes target

31 October: In record time, participants and supporters of Sleep Out 2019 have raised more than £200,000. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2019

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

Sleep Out 2019

Sleep Out 2019

More than 320 individuals slept outside at Duke of York Square to help keep community-based homeless shelters open to all. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Melissa Kerschen

My transformational night on the pavement

My transformational night on the pavement

Sleep Out participant Anna Stamenova writes how feelings of elation turned to despair, eventually giving way to a feeling of purpose. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2018

Updated: 11th February, 2020

Author: Caroline Hillam

Sleep Out success

Sleep Out success

More than 350 participants slept outside at the Duke of York Square to raise funds and awareness for homelessness. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2018

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Caroline Hillam

Our own private Sleep Out

Our own private Sleep Out

Jodi Gothold reports on the night she and four of her friends and colleagues spent the night sleeping outside on one of the coldest nights of the year. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2017

Updated: 11th February, 2020

Author: Melissa Kerschen

Sleep Out 2017 biggest yet

Sleep Out 2017 biggest yet

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

Published: 10th October, 2017

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Melissa Kerschen

Sleep Out 2017 Slideshow

Slideshow featuring participants from Glass Door's Sleep Out in the Square 2017. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2017

Author: Melissa Kerschen

My night on the pavement

My night on the pavement

Writer Penelope Bennett reflects on her experience at the annual Glass Door Sleep Out. Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2017

Updated: 11th February, 2020

Author: Melissa Kerschen

Hundreds join Sleep Out 2016

Hundreds join Sleep Out 2016

More than 300 slept on the pavement and raised over £150,000 in Sleep Out 2016. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2016

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Sarah Scully

Location: Duke of York Square, London, SW3

Last Friday Night- A poem

Last Friday Night- A poem

Sleep Out participant Margaret Sawyer reflects on her night on the pavement. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2015

Updated: 11th February, 2020

Author: Melissa Kerschen

Sleep Out 2015 Film

Short video features participants of the 2015 Sleep Out. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2015

Updated: 27th June, 2018

Author: Melissa Kerschen

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