Cobalt Sleep Out

Time: 7 p.m.-7 a.m.

Cobalt in partnership with EE are holding a Cobalt-wide sleepout to raise money for North East Homeless @ The Fish Quay Hub. 

We are challenging you to give up your bed for just one night, not to replicate what it is like to sleep rough but to give you an idea of the situation lots of people find themselves in on a daily basis. 

Bring your friends, work colleagues and family members to join in the sleep-out and help us raise as much money as we can. 

 

Event Details 
-    October 7th from 7pm until 7am (Site available from 6pm to set up) 
-    The event will take place outside The Management Office at Cobalt Central. There is plenty of space on the grassed area in front of the Management Office with very minimal shelter space underneath the canopy.
-    The event will cost £5 to enter and all proceeds will go to North East Homeless. 
-    You can carry out individual fundraising using your preferred platform this can either be for North East Homeless or any other homeless charity of your choice. 
-    On the night there will be music, games, giveaways and prizes to be won (Music to finish at 11pm)
-    There will be hot drinks and snacks available but feel free to bring your own 
-    Dominos Pizza auction (to raise money for North East Homeless) 
-    There will be no alcohol allowed on the premises

 

How to register to take part
-    Firstly, to register your interest in the event please fill out this Eventbrite form - https://bit.ly/3vtLO87 
-    As the event costs £5 head over to our Go Fund Me link where all proceeds will go directly to North East Homeless. https://gofund.me/ed226d8c 
-  Once you have donated at least £5 please send a screenshot confirmation to info@cobaltpark.co.uk so that your place at the Sleepout can be confirmed. 
-  Once you have done this please feel free to start fundraising, you can use our Go Fund Me page as a means to collect donations or please feel free to set up your own. All we ask is that if you are not fundraising for North East Homeless please choose a different homeless charity. 

 

Health and Safety
-    Security and First aid- We have 24/7 security on site. We are also looking for volunteer first aiders/ marshals to help out with the event. If you would like to volunteer, please get in touch E: amy@cobaltpark.co.uk 

-    Weather – As we all know in the UK we are not guaranteed great weather. So, it is important to make sure you have the correct equipment for the event (find a full kit list below). Anyone who does not have the appropriate equipment will not be allowed to take part.  The Management Suite/ Wardens Cabin will be open for anyone who may need some short-term shelter or to grab a hot drink. 

-    Safety- To make sure everyone enjoys the event please make sure to respect the personal space of others. It is also important that no alcohol is consumed on site. All attendees will have to fill out a liability form before attending the event (which will be sent out once you have registered)

-    Age Limit – This event will be 16+ and all under 18s will need to be accompanied by an adult.

 

Recommended Kit list 
-    Roll mat/cardboard/plastic *
-    Waterproof sleeping bag 
-    Umbrella 
-    Sensible footwear 
-    Warm clothing (e.g. hat, scarf, gloves, coat, jumpers) 
-    Flask
-    Snacks (please do not bring lots of food with you) 
-    Hot water bottle 
-    Blankets 

*Required 

- On the morning after the event there will be an opportuntiy for you to donate any of your sleeping bags, warm clothing, roll mats etc. to North East Homelss if you so wish. 

There will also be a designated station where you can donate any food supplies such as tins of beans, pot noodles, snacks etc. ( a full list of needed items will be posted prior to the event)