Boycott your Bed Live 2023

• London: The exact location of the event is still being determined, but the team are working hard to ensure that it is somewhere central, easy to get to and has a great atmosphere!
• Leeds: The event will take place at Leeds Civic Hall, followed by a sleepout in Millennium Square. The full address is Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 1UR.
• Belfast: The exact location of the event is still being determined, but the team are working hard to ensure that it is somewhere central, easy to get to and has a great atmosphere!
• Glasgow: The exact location of the event is still being determined, but the team are working hard to ensure that it is somewhere central, easy to get to and has a great atmosphere!
• Cardiff: The exact location of the event is still being determined, but the team are working hard to ensure that it is somewhere central, easy to get to and has a great atmosphere!

The exact timings of the event are still to be determined.

Typically the evening starts at around 6pm for food, drinks and networking. Sleepers head outside around 11pm, and are given breakfast at around 6am the following morning before heading home.

Yes. Before participants sleep out, there's an indoor event with networking, food and drinks. You’ll meet the other teams participating in the event.

There are no minimum or maximum limits on team-sizes, but we like to go by ‘the more, the merrier!’.

While there's no minimum fundraising amount, we suggest all participants aim to raise at least £500.

Yes, although we’ll be sad to see you go, there’s always a drop out option for those who need it.

Always! There will be ideas and resources available in our emails, on our website and on social media.

The team are also always available on [email protected] if you need more specific support.

We’ve created step-by-step guides to help you set up your JustGiving page:

• Team captain's guide
• Team member's guide

As this is a corporate networking event, it's encouraged you bring along a team of colleagues. However, we welcome anyone to take part in Boycott your Bed Live 2023.

We advise that all bring participants bring:

• Warm clothes – woolly hat and gloves are advised. Branded beanies will be available to buy at the indoor reception
• A sleeping bag
• A small pillow and something to sleep on i.e. a sleeping mat (optional)
• Torch
• Bottle for drinking water

We'll provide tarpaulins and foil blankets for the safety of all participants.

Due to the nature of this event, it's for over-18s only.

Unfortunately this is a live event.

Toilets with handwashing facilities (either running water or antibacterial hand gel) will be accessible at each event.

Yes. A hot meal will be provided during the indoor reception.

A snack station with a variety of food options will be available to purchase in return for a donation or a pizza auction, depending on location. Breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning before sleepers head home.

A bar will be available during the indoor reception with soft drinks, wine, beer and cider. No spirits will be available. We encourage participants to bear in mind the nature of the event and the prolonged outdoor exposure and drink sensibly. Drinkaware have more information on the effects of drinking alcohol and cold weather.

We ask that a team attends the same event – but, by all means, within your company you can create multiple teams to sleep out at different regions.

There'll also be some interactive moments on the night bringing everyone together!

Dependent on the nature of the disability, some people might find participating in the event uncomfortable. However, the Events Team will do everything they can to make the event fully inclusive and accessible.

If the team are made aware of specific accessibility issues in advance, they can work with you to ensure that necessary measures are in place, and help decide whether the event is a good fit for you/the person.

Action for Children’s vision is for every child in the UK to have a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive. We protect and support children and young people. We do this by providing practical and emotional care and support. We make sure their voices are heard. And we campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

For information on more specific projects and services, you can visit www.actionforchildren.org.uk