Since its beginnings in 2010, YMCA Sleep Easy has seen over 7,000 people sleep rough in order to raise over £1.5 million for local YMCA services that assist young people in rebuilding their lives.

YMCAs are encouraging supporters to make a lifetime of difference by participating in the national 2023 YMCA Sleep Easy events taking place across England and Wales.

One night can make a lifetime of difference. Will you join us and make a difference?

YMCAs across England and Wales will organise hybrid events for YMCA Sleep Easy 2023, which will include the return of in-person gatherings as well as providing individuals, families, and organisations with the necessary support to participate at home (anywhere other than your bed), or a location of your choice.

For more information and to get involved, please fill out the short form below, and a team member will contact you to discuss how you can make a difference in a young person’s life.

YMCA England & Wales has also released a briefing note outlining the current state of homelessness in the country as well as new insights into how young people who are homeless believe the public perceives them.

What to expect after you register!

We will contact you with more information about YMCA Sleep Easy 2022 once you have registered your interest. If a local YMCA near you is participating in the event, we will forward your information to them so they can contact you.

YMCA Sleep Easy 2023 – Friday 10 March 2023, 7 pm onwards

This challenge event asks you to spend one night sleeping somewhere other than your bed in order to raise critical funds to assist us in addressing the root causes of youth homelessness.

Participating in this event, which takes place on Friday, 10 March, is straightforward! Grab a sleeping bag, build a cardboard fort and go somewhere other than your bed to sleep, such as your garden, living room, hallway, or another safe location.

*YMCA Sleep Easy 2022 Briefing Note