Big Sleepout 2026

Harrogate Spring Water is calling on local businesses to join The Big Harrogate Sleepout on Thursday 1st October 2026!

Harrogate Homeless Project, Saint Michael's Hospice along with Harrogate Spring Water are calling on the local business community to brave the elements and take part in The Big Harrogate Sleepout on Thursday 1st October 2026. This impactful fundraising event returns for a second year to raise money for those facing homelessness and bereavement in North Yorkshire.

This year’s event is set to be even bigger, with a renewed push to get more companies involved in making a real difference.

Organised by Harrogate Spring Water and the Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP), this year’s Sleepout will also welcome Saint Michael's Hospice as a new charity partner – a local charity providing specialist care and support for people living with terminal illness across the Harrogate district, helping patients and families

Registration is £20 per person. This includes a welcome drink, food and entry into the quiz. Participants are encouraged to raise sponsorship. Whilst there is no set minimum, we suggest aiming to raise at least £100. There will also be raffle available and a paid bar on the night.

Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP) has been a vital lifeline for vulnerable individuals in the Harrogate District since 1991, providing safe accommodation and essential support to those experiencing homelessness as they rebuild their lives towards independent living.

The charity's mission is offering a pathway of support, starting with emergency accommodation, and progressing through its hostel to move-on housing. Alongside their accommodation offerings, the charity also provide a Day Centre, providing a safe and welcoming space where individuals can access essential support, including hot meals, healthcare, and pathways to accommodation. T

The demand for the charity's services in Harrogate is stark and continues to rise. The charity's vision is to make sure nobody in the Harrogate District has to sleep rough and that those experiencing homelessness have all the support they need to move towards independent living.

Home - Saint Michael's Hospice Saint Michael’s Hospice is a local charity providing expert hospice care and support for people affected by terminal illness across the Harrogate district. Their dedicated teams care for patients and families both at the hospice and in the community, offering medical, emotional and practical support when it’s needed most.

As an independent charity, the majority of their services are funded through donations and fundraising from the local community. Every event, donation and challenge helps ensure that no one has to face terminal illness alone.

• £100 Could fund a morning of nursing care for a patient staying at our Crimple House Inpatient Unit. With this meaningful donation, our nursing team can provide expert support with symptoms and help bring comfort at the end of their life.
  
• £100 will help Harrogate Homeless Project to provide a week's worth of daily support sessions with one of their Case Workers, helping people to take crucial steps to rebuilding their lives and securing long term housing.

Info: Arrival from 7:00pm at Harrogate Rugby Club

Info: Teams assemble for the first part of the quiz, hosted by Pete Edgerton of Your Harrogate Radio.

Info: Dinner will kindly be provided by Harrogate Rugby Club.

Info: Find out more about the incredible work that both the Harrogate Homeless Project and Just 'B' do and why your fundraising is essential to help both causes to continue their missions.

Info: Teams assemble for the second part of the quiz.

Info: Groups assemble on the pitch for a photo and briefing about how the night will work.

Info: Try to get some well needed Zzzz's!

Info: Breakfast will kindly be provided by Rapid Relief.

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