By donating to the Sleep Out, you’re helping fund vital support services that offer warmth, dignity, and a path to helping individuals more forward.

A small gesture from you could mean the world to someone else.

There are two easy ways to support Sleep Out 2026. You can set up a personal fundraising page on JerseyGiving, which takes just a few minutes and allows you to share it with friends and family. It automatically links to the main event page.

Alternatively, if you prefer, you can use the traditional sponsorship form to collect donations in person and bring it with you on the night of the event.

By taking part in our Sleep Out fundraising event, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read these fully before you take part.

Registration

You can only take part if you have registered. There will be a registration desk at the event. Please report to the desk on arrival.

Fundraising commitment

Everyone taking part is asked to fundraise for Sanctuary Trust through JerseyGiving or by downloading our sponsorship form. Full details are available on our registration page.

Personal health

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are able to sleep out overnight. If in doubt, please take advice from your medical practitioner.

We strongly advise you to dress appropriately for the event (warm and water-proof clothing) and to bring a warm sleeping bag, a pillow and your own piece of cardboard to sleep on.

Personal safety and security

During the event, you are responsible for your own safety and security. You must agree to take reasonable care not to compromise other participants’ safety and security.

Age limits

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Groups or organisations of under-16s may only participate with prior agreement from Sanctuary Trust, please contact us directly to arrange this.

There is no maximum age limit, but participants over the age of 65 years are advised to seek advice from their medical practitioner before taking part.

Animals

Service animals e.g. Guide Dogs and well-behaved dogs may be brought to the event. Any dog that mis-behaves will need to leave the event.

Personal belongings

We accept no responsibility for loss or damage to your personal belongings during the event. We strongly advise you not to bring valuables or delicate technology with you.

Event organisers

Please follow guidance from event organisers, security, or any others who are working or volunteering at the event on behalf of Sanctuary Trust. If you do not, you may be asked to leave the event site.

Media consent

Unless you explicitly advise us otherwise, by taking part in our Sleep Out, you give Sanctuary Trust permission to use your name, photograph, voice or likeness, in any broadcast, advertising promotion, social media content, e-mail marketing or other account of this event, as well as marketing or promotion for future/similar events.

Code of Conduct

Participants need to adhere to our Code of Conduct for the Sleep Out below.

Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel or alter the event without notice.

Sponsorship

In the event that the Sleep Out is cancelled due to weather or circumstances beyond our control, all sponsorship already raised will continue to support Sanctuary Trust’s work. If a sponsor has made a donation that was expressly conditional upon the event taking place, they may contact Sanctuary Trust directly to discuss this.

Disclaimer

Any information provided before the actual event is for guidance only. The trustees and management of Sanctuary Trust remind participants that they take part in this event at their own risk. In the unlikely event that the Sleep Out is cancelled or postponed due to circumstances beyond our control, we cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred by those taking part in the event. There will be a photographer present and press coverage of the event and by participating in the ‘Sleep Out’, tacit permission to use any photos you appear in on our website, social media or for marketing purposes is presumed. Please refer to our privacy notice for details on how data is retained and used. The Trust does not accept responsibility and expressly excludes liability to the fullest extent permitted by law for: any loss or damage to any personal property left unattended during the event; or personal injury suffered at the event. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Groups or organisations of under-16s may only participate with prior agreement from Sanctuary Trust, please contact us directly to arrange this. By taking part in the Sleep Out, you agree with our Terms and Conditions and our Code of Conduct.

The interests and reputation of Sanctuary Trust and any other connected organisations are of paramount importance. We ask you to please ensure that you do not conduct yourself in a manner which is not in keeping with the values of the charity or could bring Sanctuary Trust into disrepute.

Alcohol

Alcohol is not permitted at the event. If you bring or consume alcohol at the Sleep Out, you will be asked to leave.

Drugs

Any participant believed to be using or under the influence of illegal drugs will be asked to leave the event and the police will be called.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed in any area of the car park. Smokers will need to leave the building and use the designated smoking areas, as directed by the event organisers.

Respect for others

Please be respectful of fellow participants who are trying to sleep. If you are chatting, please be mindful how the sound carries. If the organisers assess that the noise level is too high, you will be asked to move to another area.

Toilets

Public toilets are located at the bottom of Pier Road car park.

Emergency evacuation

In the unlikely event of an emergency, you must follow directions given by the event organisers.