The BIG Sleep Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
No veteran should call the street a home. Too many ex-service personnel are still sleeping rough, sofa surfing or sleeping in cars because they have hit a crisis in their civilian lives. As the lead provider of Homes for Veterans in Wales, we are proud to be saving Welsh lives.
Join us in a poignant community event that sets the right tone marking Armistice Day of respect, gratitude and hopefulness.
The BIG Sleep at Margam Park, Port Talbot
Event type:
Overnight
Date:
10/11/2023
Time:
20:30
Entry fee:
£10
Fundraising for:
Homeless veterans
Event target:
£100
Good to know:
- BIG Sleepers must be over 14 years of age
- Dedicated experienced support throughout the night
- You will receive a fundraising pack, a kit list and a sponsorship form
- Those who raise over £300 (£200 for a young person) will receive an a pair of quality colourful socks to celebrate your involvement as you will have reached Legend status in our eyes!
- You will be given a bivvy bag, refreshments and breakfast in the morning
- You will be funding our support pathway for vulnerable veterans, ensuring a safe home, training, and help with their mental wellbeing.
- Accessibility – This event is wheelchair accessible.
Every year hundreds of people join the homeless our charity giving up their warm comfy beds to sleep rough for one night at a unique location in order to secure sponsorship to support our work to end homelessness.
Join us on Friday, 10th November in a poignant community event that sets the right tone marking Armistice Day of respect, gratitude and hopefulness.
Alabaré Homes for Veterans provides a series of homes and support programmes for veterans who are homeless or struggling. The sponsorship raised will go directly to help fund our pathway of support for vulnerable veterans, ensuring they have a safe home, training, and support with their mental well-being.
What is involved on the night?
You will join other participants at this outstanding location sleeping alongside the Orangery at Margam Country Park. There will be an opportunity to hear from veterans who have benefitted from Alabaré’s help and to learn more about the support you are making possible. In the morning, we will hold a moment of reflection to mark Armistice Day; everyone is welcome whether you have served or not.
We will send you a Welcome Pack containing a full kit list, sponsorship form, ideas on how to fundraise, and details on how to get your sponsorship doubled! Final instructions will be emailed to participants; on arrival you will be offered an emergency bivvy bag, refreshments throughout the night, and breakfast in the morning.
All participants must be 14 years of age or older on the date of the event. Those aged 14-17 must have a parent/guardian consent form to take part (this will be emailed to you) and attend with a registered adult.
Everyone taking part pledges to raise a minimum of £100, and collectively, we aim to raise £30,000. This has the potential to be doubled thanks to the BA Community Crowd Funder, meaning our goal could become an impressive £60,000!
* Sponsorship donations must be made via the Crowdfunder page to be eligible for match funding. BA Better World Community Fund will match every donation you receive up to £250 per donation.
Our sincere thanks go to BA Community Crowd Funder for supporting this event and Margam Park for hosting us.
FAQ and Terms and Conditions Event, School, Group or Media and Sponsorship Enquiries
A year ago, I was in such a difficult place. Others might have given up, but Alabaré gave me a home and a chance to build a future. I was completely honest with them, and they did not judge me, but gave me the support and opportunities I needed to move forward with my life. Alabaré’s Boots on the Ground team have helped me gain skills, confidence and the ability to lead – they have made me a better person, and I am so grateful to them all. I hope that all veterans have the opportunity to benefit from Alabaré’s support if they ever need it.
