The SVP Sleep

Showing solidarity with those experiencing homelessness.

The SVP would like to engage with our young people to raise awareness of the issues surrounding homelessness in England and Wales. For all those who lack a secure place to call home, who may be sleeping rough, fleeing from danger, stuck in hostels, bed and breakfasts, or sofa surfing, we want the SVP Sleep to demonstrate our solidarity with them. This experience will not only give our young people a better understanding of what thousands experience every day, it will also give them the opportunity to turn their concern into action by raising vital funds which enables the SVP to continue to support the most vulnerable and socially excluded in our communities. The SVP Sleep can be scaled up or down so that everyone has the chance to safely take part and make a real difference to someone in need. Below are resources to help you have the most successful SVP Sleep.

Ideas to help your SVP Summer Sleep event

Our resources for your SVP Summer Sleep take into consideration and are adaptable regardless of the type of fundraising event you are running. Click on the links below to view the resources and build your own programme.

Welcome Video

Team Building Games

Candle of Hope

Vinnie Pack

Night Prayer Leaders Guide

Morning Prayer Leaders Guide

Morning Prayer Handout

Video

Practical Help

You will find in this section an example letter for parents and carers to help explain what you are planning to do at your event. Things to consider in preparaing for your event, ideas for how to fundraise and a photo consent form to help you capyure memories safely. Planning to take pictures? We'd love to see them and share them - fill in the photo consent forms and send one along with any pictures that you take of your event.

Preparation

Example Letter

Example Timetable for a sleepout

How to fundraise

Photo Consent Forms