Sign up to take part in Luton Sleepout and raise cash for three charities
The Luton Sleepout will return next March, giving residents the chance to raise money for three local charities supporting people affected by homelessness.
The event will take place at Frasers Plus Luton on Friday, March 19, 2027, following the success of its first event this year.
NOAH Enterprise, IMPAKT Housing & Support and Stepping Stones Luton will benefit from funds raised by participants, who will spend a night sleeping away from the comfort of their own homes to raise awareness of homelessness.
Registration is now open, to people aged 18 and over who will sleep outside on the roof of the shopping centre, while schools, youth clubs and families taking part with under-18s will sleep inside under appropriate supervision.
The three charities provide support ranging from homelessness prevention and housing assistance to wellbeing services for vulnerable people across Luton and the surrounding area.
Dave Buttress, deputy chief executive of NOAH Enterprise, said: “Homelessness can affect anyone and it rarely looks the way people expect.
“The money raised through the Luton Sleepout helps NOAH provide a hot meal, a shower and support towards a more stable future for people with nowhere else to turn.”
Charlie Lockley, chief executive of Stepping Stones Luton, highlighted the issue of hidden homelessness, which can affect people staying in temporary accommodation, hostels or on friends’ sofas.
He said: “By joining Stepping Stones (Luton), NOAH, IMPAKT Housing & Support and Frasers Plus Luton in the 2027 Sleepout, you can help us raise awareness and vital funds to help those people who need it.”
Amy Evans, fundraising officer, said the organisers hoped to build on the support shown by schools, businesses and local people during the previous event.
She said: “Every person who signs up and fundraises helps us support people facing homelessness, domestic abuse and food insecurity towards safe, independent lives.
“Spending one night out in March won’t show anyone what homelessness is really like, but it starts a conversation and raises money that makes a real difference.”
Frasers Plus Luton is hosting the event as part of its commitment to supporting local charities and community initiatives.
Registration for the Luton Sleepout 2027 is now open through the event website here.