On Friday 26 June 2026, I will be sleeping out on the street as ALABARÉ host its first ever BIG Sleep at St Paul’s Cathedral with a public sleepout, bringing people together in a powerful act of solidarity for veterans facing homelessness.

This is a landmark campaign — a movement committed to ensuring no veteran is left without a home, support, or hope.

I hope that you feel you can contribute to being part of something extraordinary.

A group of us from the Livery Companies will be sleeping out that night.

Why We’re Sleeping Out

Veterans across the UK are experiencing a growing homelessness crisis:

2,270 veteran households in England are homeless or at risk

An estimated 7,500 veterans UK-widewide are homeless or in emergency accommodation

13,231 people slept rough in London last year, including many former service personnel

ALABARÉ has seen a 121% increase in veterans needing urgent support

This campaign exists because these numbers aren’t just statistics — they’re people who served our nation and deserve better.