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Friday 19th March 2027
Homelessness in Luton isn't only someone sleeping on the street. It's a B&B room, a temporary flat, a friend's sofa: somewhere to sleep that isn't yours, and isn't always safe.
On Friday 19th March, we’re asking you to spend one night somewhere that isn’t home. Last year, over 60 people slept out at Frasers Plus Luton and raised more than £8,000 for three local charities. This year, we’re back.
Between NOAH Enterprise, Stepping Stones and IMPAKT Housing & Support, we work with people sleeping rough, people in emergency and supported housing, and people moving on to somewhere of their own. That includes anyone made homeless by domestic abuse.
Adults sleep out on the car park roof. If you’re bringing children, your family or group sleeps inside the centre. There’s food for everyone, entertainment, and a panel on homelessness in Luton.
Last year
Register
Registration fees go straight to the three charities and are non-refundable.
Individuals, families, and small groups of friends or colleagues should use Individual & Family Registration. You can register up to six people on one form. There’s room for one car registration per form, so if you’re coming in more than one car, each driver needs to register separately.
Schools, scouts, guides and youth groups should use School & Group Registration. We’ll ask for rough numbers now and follow up nearer the time for everything else.
FAQs
Registration & Eligibility
Who can take part? Anyone aged 8 or over can take part in The Luton Sleepout. Individuals, families, groups, schools, and youth organisations are all welcome.
What is the minimum age? The minimum age to participate is 8 years old.
Can under 18s attend? Yes, but all participants aged under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult throughout the event. Under 18s will sleep indoors. Under 18s cannot register alone – they must be registered alongside a responsible adult.
Can I sign up as a group or school? Absolutely! We welcome schools, youth groups, scouts, guides, and other organisations. Register your group at lutonsleepout.co.uk.
How much does it cost to take part? Individuals and families pay £5 per person if they register by 31st January 2027, and £10 after that. Schools and groups pay a flat £10 per group. Registration fees go straight to the three charities and are non-refundable.
On the Night
What time does the event start and finish? The event runs from 8pm on Friday 19th March to the morning of Saturday 20th March. Please arrive promptly at 8pm.
Where exactly is the event? The Luton Sleepout takes place at Frasers Plus Luton. Outdoor participants will be on Level 5 of the Market Car Park. Indoor participants (groups and under 18s) will be in Central Square.
Where do I register when I arrive? Outdoor participants: Registration is under the canopy on Level 5 of the Market Car Park. Indoor participants: Head to the registration table in Central Square.
What should I bring? Essentials: sleeping bag and warm clothing (layers are essential – it will be cold!). We’ll provide cardboard for shelter building. Optional: phone charger, snacks.
What happens if I arrive late? For health and safety reasons, late arrivals may not be permitted to take part. Please arrive promptly at 8pm.
Can friends or family visit me during the night? No. This is not a social event. Please don’t invite friends or family to visit you during the night.
Can I bring my pet? No, pets cannot attend the event.
What if I have accessibility needs? We want the event to be open and accessible to all. If you have accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments, please contact info@lutonsleepout.co.uk as soon as possible.
What if I don’t want to be photographed? There may be photographers and media at the event, and images may be used to promote the work of the partner charities. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let us know on arrival or email info@lutonsleepout.co.uk in advance.
Food & Drink
What food is provided? (Outdoor event) We’ll provide an evening meal (vegetarian curry, with a meat option potentially available), hot drinks, light snacks, and breakfast in the morning. Feel free to bring your own snacks to get you through.
What food is provided? (Indoor event) Please bring your own packed tea/evening meal. We’ll provide water, light snacks, and a light breakfast in the morning. Please ensure all drinks are in non-spillable bottles.
Activities
What activities are planned? (Outdoor event) There’s plenty happening throughout the evening: welcome speeches and stories from people with lived experience of homelessness, shelter building competition (with prizes!), quiz, acoustic music, and a chance to meet the teams from NOAH, Stepping Stones, and IMPAKT.
What activities are planned? (Indoor event) We’ve got activities to keep everyone engaged: meet the charities talks, a run-around quiz, decorate your sleeping area competition (with prizes!), and a giant collage activity.
Toilets
Where are the toilets? Outdoor participants: Toilets are accessible via Church Street/Market – use the lift or stairs. Indoor participants: Bute toilets (near H&M) will be available. Between 8–9pm, use the disabled toilet near Chopstix until the centre locks down. Children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the toilets.
Parking
Where do I park? Outdoor participants should park on Level 4 of Market Car Park, which is closest to Level 5 of Market Car Park where the event is being held.
Indoor participants or those dropping off/collecting indoor participants should use Central Car Park, as that is closest to Central Square where the event is taking place.
There will be signage in place to help direct you to the Registration areas for both events on arrival.
Do I need to register my car? Yes. If you’re driving, you must register your vehicle registration number before the event to avoid parking charges. The individual registration form has a field where you can add your car registration.
Do I need to register my car? (Groups & Schools) We’ll contact group organisers closer to the event to collect registration plate numbers for anyone parking at Frasers Plus Luton.
Fundraising
How much do I need to raise? (Individuals & Families) On top of your registration fee, we ask individuals to raise a minimum of £30. Families (2 adults, 2 children) should raise a minimum of £50, plus £10 for each additional family member.
Is there a minimum fundraising amount? (Groups & Schools) Apart from the £10 registration fee, there’s no minimum for groups, but every pound raised makes a difference. The group that raises the most wins a prize.
How do I set up a fundraising page? Visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/thelutonsleepout to set up your fundraising page and link it to our campaign. Instructions can be found here: lutonsleepout.co.uk/just-giving-set-up/
Is there a deadline for collecting sponsorship money? All funds raised for The Luton Sleepout must be collected by 21st April 2027.
Groups & Schools
What do group organisers need to provide? Group organisers must:
- Submit exact participant numbers by 14th March
- Collect and hold emergency contact details for all participants under 18 (you’ll need to show proof of this on arrival)
- Gather vehicle registration numbers for anyone parking at Frasers Plus Luton
What supervision is required for under 18s? All participants aged 8–17 must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times during the event. Supervising adults must be 18 or over.
How does drop-off work for groups? When parents and guardians drop off participants, they must stay with their child until they have been signed in to their group with their responsible adult.
Questions?
If you have any other questions, please contact us at info@lutonsleepout.co.uk.
The Luton Sleepout is a partnership between NOAH Enterprise (Charity No. 1059672), Stepping Stones (Charity No. 1162349), and IMPAKT Housing & Support (Charity No. 801035), hosted at Frasers Plus Luton.