THE OXFORD SLEEP-OUT
Raising funds to help Oxford's homeless people
The Oxford Sleep-Out is a local community event to raise money for the homeless charities in Oxford. People from all walks of life get involved to sleep outside for one night in November.
We have decided to give the Sleep Out a break in 2012. This event has been running since 1996, and we think it is time for a bit of a breather! Though still successful, we raised significantly lower in 2011 than in previous years (around £8,000) – and we have been seeing a diminishing of interest over recent years generally.
We aren’t saying that it won’t start up again in the future ....... but for now, it is on hold.
Please may we take this opportunity of thanking all our supporters, on behalf of all the homeless people and organisations in Oxford, for your support with this event. Over the years, we must have raised well in excess of £160,000!
If you would still like to support work for the homeless in Oxford check out Who We Are for information on active projects.
Many Thanks to all who supported our 2011 Sleep-Out, which took place on
on Saturday 19th November at St Clement's Churchyard
For the first glimpse of what it was all about, check out "Learning what it's like to be homeless in Oxford"
(from the Oxford Mail)
Why Sleep-Out?To raise money for local projects providing shelter and support to homeless people To increase public awareness of the plight of homeless people and the extent of housing problems in Oxford.
People can also donate to sleep in the comfort of their own bed, or organise mini-sleepouts, i.e. schools, collegesor clubs sleep in their own grounds.
Our patrons are the Bishop and Lord Mayor of Oxford.
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