Sleep Easy 2024
One Night Can Make a Lifetime of Difference
Each year YMCA Lincolnshire joins YMCAs across the country to participate in a fundraising event called Sleep Easy. Every penny raised at our Sleep Easy event directly supports Lincolnshire's most vulnerable and disadvantaged people experiencing homelessness.
Since its beginnings in 2010, YMCA Sleep Easy has seen over 7,000 people sleep rough across England to raise over £1.5 million for local YMCA services that assist young people in rebuilding their lives. Every year, up to 100 people join YMCA Lincolnshire for one night which can make a lifetime of difference.
We believe that everyone should have a safe place to lay their head. Unfortunately, some people in Lincolnshire aren't so lucky as to have a roof, warmth, food, or the support they need. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, YMCA Lincolnshire supports more than 450 people each year who are experiencing homelessness, helping them to reach their potential in the areas of life which matter most to them. We could not do this without the bravery and generosity of the people who take part in Sleep Easy.
Where, when and what?
Sleep Easy 2024 will take place from 7pm on 8th March 2024 to 7am on 9th March 2024, on the Dean’s Green at Lincoln Cathedral, raising vital funds to support vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Lincolnshire.
We’re aiming to raise £25,000 from this year’s Sleep Easy, with every penny directly helping to create 16 brand new self-contained modern homes for people experiencing homelessness.
All you need to bring with you on the night is warm clothes, cardboard boxes, and a sleeping bag - we'll provide basic food and refreshments, but feel free to bring snacks if you wish to do so.
Sleep Easy 2024 will also be a wonderful chance to meet new people, network, and share a unique experience with friends new and old. Every year we are joined by friends from the University of Lincoln, Lincoln City Football Club, Bluecube Telecommunications, and other friends of YMCA Lincolnshire, and we can’t wait to see you there too.
How do I get involved?
You can register for Sleep Easy 2024 on Eventbrite using this link: https://tinyurl.com/3s26nx3y - it only takes a couple of minutes.
Once you're signed up, you can set up your own fundraising page on JustGiving and start raising money - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ymcalincolnshire-sleepeasy2024 - you can help us hit our £25,000 fundraising target by registering and then getting friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to sponsor you.
It’s also a huge help when you encourage other people to register for Sleep Easy and share the Sleep Easy information you see across our social media.
Our good friend Nicola Haxby will once again be supporting Sleep Easy; showcasing her incredible musical talent on the night and providing entertainment for all our Sleep Easy participants! Here's why Nicola gets involved with YMCA Lincolnshire Sleep Easy every year:
