WSUP – THE BIG SLEEP OUT

13 Aug, 2024

Woolwich Service Users Project | Neighbourly

WSUP Presents

THE BIG SLEEP OUT
Raise money at this fundraising event to support our member and local charity, Woolwich Service Users Project

Spend the night in our main space and raise money to support WSUP’s essential services for the community.

Come on your own, bring friends and family, or use the event as a teambuilding opportunity with your colleagues.

Registration is £25. See ‘Guide to registration’ below for step-by-step instructions.

Please aim to raise £200 per person in sponsorship and donate it via JustGiving. You can create your own JustGiving fundraising page by clicking on the ‘Start fundraising’ button. See ‘Setting up your JustGivng fundraising page’ below for details.

#WSUPBigSleepOut

Why take part

Because of the lack of affordable housing and the cost-of-living crisis homelessness is rising. Although rough sleeping is the most visible form of homelessness, many of our service users (guests) are sofa surfing with friends or relatives, or living in unsuitable temporary accommodation.

We’re not emulating what it’s like for people sleeping on the streets. We want to bring the community together in solidarity for those experiencing homelessness and talk about what we can do collectively to end homelessness.

Challenge yourself by doing something unusual, and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you to show that they care and want to make a difference.

Get to know your local community and have fun. On the night there will be music and activities. You’ll have the opportunity to take part in an empowering, unforgettable firewalk barefoot over hot coals!

What the money goes towards

£200 pays for us to open our drop-in centre for a day. We offer essential services including a warm and safe community space where people in need can access hot meals, showers, haircuts, a laundry service and a clothing bank. We support people who are going through, or are at risk of, poverty, homelessness, addiction and any other life challenges. We are a non-judgmental environment and our doors are open to everyone in the borough of Greenwich who needs us. We rely solely on donations to fund our services.

If you are interested, click here for more details