Join winter sleepout and quiz for Kettering homeless charity at Wicksteed Park

Raising money for homelessness prevention charity Accommodation Concern, the annual event will see plucky volunteers brave the weather fortified by a brain-warming quiz.

Funds raised will be used to support services for housing, tenancy, welfare benefits and debt advice, as well as securing supported accommodation with a comprehensive resettlement program.

David McClatchey, on behalf of Accommodation Concern, said: “We are excited to announce our upcoming Winter Sleep Out fundraising event on Friday, February 21, 2025.

"In 2024 alone, we managed to return £4.02m in financial gains for our clients in Northamptonshire through emergency food given, benefits claimed and defended, debt written off, charity goods applications made and other practices – directly contributing to the local economy of Northamptonshire.”

The evening begins at 8pm with a quiz. Teams are £70 for a group of eight, or join with a team £10 for an individual, but entry is free for sleepout participants.

At 11pm, the sleepover begins for a night under the stars to raise awareness and funds for those without a home.

There will be a choice of sleeping in a covered area or opting for a more real experience and sleeping outside.

Those taking part in the sleepout pay a £10 entrance fee and have been asked to raise more than £100 through donation pages. Last year’s event raised more than £8,000.

The Winter Sleepout takes place on Friday, February 21, 2025 with the quiz at 8pm followed by sleepout at 11pm, at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, NN15 6NJ.

A spokesman for Accommodation Concern said: “Let’s band together to make a tangible difference for those in homelessness and poverty in Northamptonshire.

“By joining in as a sleeper or supporter, you’ll aid those in our community grappling with tough times."

Sign up to the event at Accommodation Concern’s website https://www.accommodationconcern.co.uk/news/07-11-2024