In just one night, you can help change the course of young lives

Each year, over 500 people from the IT and business community give up their bed for one night to experience a little of what it might be like to be homeless. The money we raise helps Action for Children tackle the root causes of youth homelessness and gets thousands of children and young people off the streets and into secure accommodation with education and training opportunities.

 

It all began 11 years ago when 30 individuals from the IT industry slept out and raised £35,000. Since then the event has grown to 500 sleepers raising almost £470,000 in 2008 alone. Patrons, sponsors and sleepers include celebrities and leading figures, CIOs, systems developers, business managers, marketers and more.

 

Byte Night sleepers

Each year, over 500 people from the business community give up their bed for one night to experience a little of what it might be like to be homeless and this year I will be joining them. We will be participating as part of the GFI Software team. Byte Night sleepers range from systems developers to CIOs and business managers to marketers who regularly return each year for a rewarding and memorable experience.

 

About Action for Children

Founded in 1869, Action for Children is one of the UK's largest children's charities working with nearly 170,000 children, young people and their families at nearly 450 projects across the UK. Previously known as NCH, Action for Children is committed to helping the most vulnerable children and young people break through injustice, deprivation and inequality so they can achieve their full potential.

 

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