Soup Kitchen London Sleep Out

The Sleep Out is an activity we started years ago. We'll set a date that suits your schedule and your team will gather at our centre on Tottenham Court Road in the evening. One of our colleagues will tell you more about our organisation and the people we support. We'll have an opportunity to answer any questions you have and enjoy a few light snacks and drinks. Later in the evening, you'll find a place to sleep outside, but in our secure courtyard to spend the night. Your team will have access to toilets and warm indoor space, should you need it, but we encourage participants to remain outside if possible. The event typically runs from 19:00 to 07:00.

It is essential to recognise that the goal of this event is not to replicate what it's like to sleep rough. Instead, we hope it will give you a glimpse into the reality and some of our homeless friends' challenges each night. Suffering from the weather and discomfort of the evening while struggling to carry on the next day with very little rest is only a tiny part of their day. Because we're in a secure outdoor setting, friends, family, and children can join the Sleep Out. We can comfortably fit about 40 members of your group in our courtyard and we hope you can use this as a sponsored event. We encourage you to set a funding goal and register for the event on JustGiving or a similar platform. Many companies use this as a team-building exercise and donate their sleeping bags and blankets after completing the challenge.

Info: • Arrival and Registration
• Brief overview of the Soup Kitchen’s mission and history
• Introduction to the Sleep Out activity and safety guidelines
• Question and Answer Session

Info: • Set up your sleeping arrangements • Settle into your space for the night

Info: • Hang out and chat with your team • Play board games in the cabin • Wind down for the night (the timing is loose and it is what you make of it)

Info: • While this is not mandatory, we encourage group discussion on your experiences over the night, what stuck out to you, if you learned anything from the experience, etc.

Info: • End of the Sleep Out activity
• Thank you and farewell from the Soup Kitchen team

Info: PLEASE take a moment to read our FAQs before you book. As a very small organisation, with limited resources, it's a tremendous help to us. Thank you.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

79a Tottenham Court Rd, 79a Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom

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