Boycott Your Bed Frequently Asked Questions

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, visit 'our work and impact'.

Team captains are responsible for recruiting team members, ensuring they're registered and added to the JustGiving team. They encourage the team to meet it's fundraising target.

Team members are part of a team participating in Boycott your Bed. Team members can still register even if their team captain is not yet confirmed.

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

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 2025.

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!

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 recommend that all sleepers bring:

• Warm clothes – woolly hat and gloves are advised. Branded beanies will be available to buy at the indoor reception
• A sleeping bag
• A torch
• A refillable water bottle
• A small pillow (optional)
• Tarpaulin (optional)

We will provide each sleeper with a safety kit which will include a foil bag and poncho to keep you dry.

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

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

Unfortunately not as this is a live event.

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.

Please use the following guides to help you set-up your JustGiving page:

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

Whilst there is no minimum fundraising amount, we suggest all participants aim to raise at least £500.

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.

Date - Friday 3rd October 2025

Reception location - Level 7 Event Space, Credera’s Office at Bankside 3, 90-100 Southwark St, London SE1 0SW

Sleepout location - Paternoster Square, St. Paul’s, London

Date - Friday 3rd October 2025

Reception location - TBC

Sleepout location - TBC

Date - Friday 3rd October 2025

Reception location - TBC

Sleepout location - TBC