The Big Sleepout: A Place to Dream

• Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic will support The Brick this summer to raise awareness of bed poverty.
• Join us for a sleep over at The Brick Community Stadium on Friday 2 August to help support some of our town’s most vulnerable people.
• Tickets for the Big Sleepout can be purchased HERE.

Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic will support The Brick in raising awareness of bed poverty with a sleep over at The Brick Community Stadium.

The Brick Community Stadium will open its doors on Friday 2 August to raise awareness of the number of people in Wigan and Leigh experiencing poverty and homelessness.

The Big Sleepout, with Amazon, Pall Mall Carpets and Leisuretec UK, will raise vital funds for The Brick Charity to alleviate the financial pressures that individuals and families face.

Families in Wigan and Leigh can face various types of poverty – fuel, food, hygiene, and period poverty – but did you know that in the UK 894,000 children do not have their own bed.

Bed poverty is a critical part of child poverty which manifests in different ways for different families. Some children share beds with their parents due to the lack of separate sleeping spaces, others sleep on the floor, whilst some can’t replace broken beds or buy new bedding.

The Brick provides furniture and household items – beds, duvets, pillows, bedding – to families in need every week, and in the last 12 months The Brick have donated more than165 brand new beds.

This crisis is real and happening within our community, but together we can make a difference. Will you stand with us by giving up your bed for one night to sleep in the concourse of the stadium in support of some of the most vulnerable people in Wigan.

Funds raised from the Big Sleepout will support projects like The Brick’s furniture re-use schemes and multibank that sources and redistributes essential household items to people in need via their network of referral partners such as social workers and schools.

Here’s what some of The Brick’s beneficiaries have said:

• “It has made me feel valued. Made me feel like I am worthy enough to receive nice things. I walk taller now as I feel better about myself.”
• “This project has had a big impact for me. It shows that people care. I had nothing and I am so thankful.”
• “The donations provided by The Brick made me feel better as I can provide for my family, and I can concentrate on my gas and electricity bills. My home is warmer and looks better. The children are happier in the home. Also made the children want to look after the bedroom and help me tidy the house.”

By joining The Brick Stadium Sleepout, in partnership with Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic, you will be highlighting and raising funds for the work The Brick continues to do.

The Brick Community Stadium Sleepout promises to be an amazing night where participants can meet Wigan Warriors staff and representatives, enjoy live music, and engage in a host of exciting activities! It’s going to be a fantastic community event and you can book your place now.

Help us make a difference so everyone in Wigan and Leigh can have a place to dream.

How much does the Sleepout cost?

• £10 for adults and £5 for under-16s. All U18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 5.
• £25 Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children.
• Ticket price includes a bacon roll at breakfast. Food and drink will be available during set times across the event. All attendees will receive an email information pack in advance of the event via the email addresses supplied when booking.

How much will I need to fundraise?

• We are asking participants to raise a suggested target of £50.
• If you can’t make the sleepout you can still donate to our cause using this link HERE.

Partner with us.

Organisations who wish to know more about the event and partnering with us can contact partners@thebrick.org.uk.