On Friday 28 March 2025, Alabaré’s 17th annual BIG Sleep returns to Salisbury Cathedral, calling on businesses across Wiltshire to sleep out for one night in solidarity with those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Over the past year, hundreds of people in Wiltshire have struggled with homelessness. By joining the BIG Sleep as a team, your business can help fund life-changing services, such as Alabaré’s Somewhere to Go Project, which provides hot meals, showers, and vital housing support. Every donation raised will empower those in crisis to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Why get involved?
- Strengthen team bonds: Unite colleagues in a meaningful challenge, fostering collaboration and camaraderie.
- Show your values in action: Demonstrate your company’s commitment to social impact and community care.
- Raise your profile: Share your team’s efforts on social media and compete in fun activities like the Best-Dressed Sleeping Bag Contest to highlight your support for this essential cause.
Rebecca Mullen, Alabaré’s Events Manager, says:
“This event is a unique way for businesses to work together for a greater purpose. Sleeping out for just one night is a small challenge compared to the daily struggles faced by those experiencing homelessness. By coming together, local businesses can make a powerful statement that no one in our community should face this alone.”
Thanks to Apsley Precision Engineering, Fawcetts Accountants, and McDonald’s, every pound raised goes directly to Alabaré’s vital work. Their sponsorship and in-kind support (including a hot breakfast!) ensure participants’ efforts are focused on helping homeless and vulnerable people
Peter Aymes from Apsley says, “Hard times can fall on us without warning, and without the safety net that Alabaré provides, life would be so much harder for many members of our community. Well done to everyone who has signed up for this event. It will be something you remember forever, and the money you raise will make a difference to someone’s future.”
Bring your team along for a night of camaraderie, reflection, and impact. Whether it’s by raising sponsorship as a group, taking part in team challenges, or simply showing up to make a difference, your business will be part of something truly special.
How to get involved:
- Form a team with your colleagues.
- Set a fundraising target (£125 per person or £60 for under-18s).
- Sign up at www.alabare.co.uk/events.
Let’s work together to create lasting change for those in need. Join us at the BIG Sleep and help transform lives—one team, one night, one act of solidarity at a time.
For more information, contact Claire Sime at 01722 344484 or 07500 113971.
