Taking place on Friday 15th November, the Turf Sleepout will ask those taking part to give up the comfort of their own bed for the night and commit to raising a minimum of £250 to be split three ways between Burnley FC in the Community (charity number: 1155856), homelessness charity Emmaus (charity number: 1064470) and SafeNet Domestic Abuse Service for Janes Place Womens Refuge (charity number: 1091544).

According to official estimates, 4,677 people in the UK bedded down on the streets or in sheds and tents in 2018. This is 165% higher than in 2010, with areas of the North West heavily affected.

Funds raised from the Turf Sleepout will be split equally between:

Burnley FC in the Community - the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club. The mission of the charity is to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across East Lancashire and West Yorkshire. The charity engaged with 33,000 individuals during 2018/19 and works with some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our town.

Emmaus Burnley - who provide accommodation, support and work-based training and volunteering for up to 30 formerly homeless people.

Janes Place - a Complex Needs Recovery Refuge. It is the first of its kind in the North and offers safe and secure temporary accommodation for women and children at risk of domestic abuse who also have additional complex needs.