The Big Rough Sleepout

Raising awareness of homelessness and rough sleeping.


We wanted to raise funds to support organisations that assist people who become homeless or that work to divert people away from a path that leads to homelessness. 

We gathered together 30 volunteers who were willing to spend a night sleeping in a cardboard box and who would bring sponsorship with them.  

Funds raised were split between local and international organisations. 

We were so pleased to be supported in this by NPTC Group who allowed us to use the Newtown College campus for our venue. 

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