Boycott your Bed
On Friday 4 October, hundreds of supporters boycotted their beds to help raise vital funds for vulnerable children.
Boycott your Bed is an annual fundraising event, where corporate teams come together to raise money, by spending the night sleeping outside with only a sleeping mat and bag to protect them from the elements.
Now in its 27th year, Boycott your Bed has raised an incredible £14m to help make sure children have what they need for a safe and happy childhood. Things like warm clothes, hot meals, a proper bed.
It's that simple - just one night without your bed can help children who face every night without a safe place to sleep.
Interested in taking part in our 2025 event?
On 4 October 2024, around 500 people joined our national sleepout across the UK. They took part in London, Leeds, Glasgow, Belfast, and Cardiff.
On the night, guests took part in various fundriasing activities at indoor receptions, with guest speakers from Action for Children sharing their stories, showing how funds raised will be used to directly help children and families.
Teams then moved outside to take on the challenge of boycotting their beds for the night.
So far, this year's sleepouts have raised over £282,000 and counting, which is expected to rise as our sleeper teams continue to fundraise until the end of the year. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all our Board Members, sleeper teams, and volunteers who helped make this event such a success.
We were delighted to welcome Levono back as our national Supporting Partner of Boycott your Bed, and thank them for their continued support.
4.3 million children now live in poverty in the UK. That’s 30% of all children.
Tonight, many will go to bed hungry. Struggle to sleep in a cold, damp house, and start the next day without a warm coat or shoes that fit.
Taking part in Boycott your Bed could help change this.
Action for Children is a vital lifeline for vulnerable families – but we can’t do what we do without you
Are you ready to take on the challenge?
