Ready to Take Part?
Individual
Sign up on your own and spend one night sleeping out to raise vital funds for local charities fighting youth homelessness in Hertfordshire.
Please ensure you have read the 'Who Can Take Part' information below before registering.
Family & Friends
Get your family and friends together for an unforgettable night under the stars — a shared experience that raises money and creates lasting memories.
Please ensure you have read the 'Who Can Take Part' information below before registering.
Corporate Groups
Bring your colleagues together for a powerful team challenge that connects your business to the local community and makes a real difference.
Please ensure you have read the 'Who Can Take Part' information below before registering.
Community Groups
Schools, scouts, faith groups and community organisations are all welcome — take part together and inspire your whole community to make a change.
Please ensure you have read the 'Who Can Take Part information below before registering.
How It Works
Register for Free
Sign up online - it only takes a few minutes.
Please note that the main registration page is for general supporters and hyh sign ups. If you are fundraising for a partner charity, please register directly with them.
Receive Your Welcome Pack
We'll send you your very own digital Welcome Pack and Fundraising Guide to help you start getting people to support and sponsor you
Your Personal Fundraising Page
Your Personal Fundraising Page will be automatically created for you once you've registered to help you get your fundraising off to a great start.
Join Us for the Sleepout on 13th November 2026
We'll keep you up-to-date with all the information you need for your night 'under the stars' to help fight youth homelessness in Hertfordshire.
REGISTRATION
FREE
to register & take part
Registration and taking part are completely free.
What we ask of you...
We ask every participant to commit to raising funds for the event charities.
Minimum Fundraising Target: £100 per person
We'll help with that by automatically creating you your very own personal fundraising page and we'll provide you with a great fundraising pack too.
Every pound raised makes a real difference to help people facing homelessness across Hertfordshire.
Please only register if you plan to take part on the night and raise funds. This helps us plan the event and ensures every place goes to someone who'll make the most of it.
Who Can Take Part?
The St Albans Sleepout Event is open to everyone aged 6 and over. We welcome families, friends, corporate and community groups. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by responsible adults and appropriately supervised throughout the event.
date_range Age Requirements
Aged 18+ – May attend independently.
Minimum age: 6 years.
Children aged 6–10 – Must be accompanied and supervised at all times by their parent or legal guardian.
Young people aged 11–17 – May attend as part of a family group or an organised group, provided they remain under the supervision of a responsible adult throughout the event.
group Organised Groups
Schools, Scouts, Guides, faith groups, youth organisations and other organised groups are very welcome. To help ensure everyone's safety, we ask that groups provide:
- A minimum of 2 responsible adult leaders (aged 21+) for up to 16 young people.
- At least 1 additional adult leader for every 8 additional young people thereafter.
- Adult leaders should hold an appropriate DBS check where required by their organisation.
- For mixed-gender groups, we recommend having at least one leader of each gender where possible.
- Group leaders are responsible for the welfare and supervision of their group throughout the event and should hold emergency contact details, parental consent and relevant medical information for all young people attending.
- Group leaders remain responsible for their young people at all times and event staff and volunteers cannot provide individual supervision.
family_restroom Family & Informal Groups
Young people attending with family or friends must have a parent/guardian or nominated responsible adult (aged 21+) who remains with them and responsible for their supervision and welfare throughout the event.
health_and_safetyYour Wellbeing
The event takes place outdoors in November - please be prepared for cold and potentially wet weather.
Your well being is our priority so please only register and take part if you are fit and well enough for an overnight outdoor event at this time of year. Let us know of any medical conditions, allergies or accessibility requirements when registering.
Participants are responsible for bringing any medication they may need and suitable clothing, footwear and sleeping equipment.
cancel Not Permitted
To keep everyone safe, the following are not allowed at the event:
- Alcohol or illegal drugs
- Tents or camping shelters
- BBQs, fires, candles or naked flames
- Dogs or pets (except registered assistance dogs)
- Amplified music or speakers
- Any behaviour that could disturb or put others at risk
Our event team reserves the right to ask anyone whose behaviour compromises the safety or enjoyment of others to leave the event.
warningTaking Part Safely
By registering, participants acknowledge that this is an overnight outdoor event and that they take part voluntarily and at their own risk. The Organisers will take reasonable steps to provide a safe and well-managed event but cannot eliminate all risks associated with outdoor activities.
We may amend, postpone or cancel the event if weather conditions or other circumstances make it unsafe to proceed. Any decisions will be made with participant safety as our priority.
medical_services First Aid
In case medical support is needed, St John's Ambulance will be attending and on-site but please only take part if you are fit and well enough for an overnight outdoor event.
heart_check Looking After Yourself
The Sleepout is about experiencing just one small part of what many young people face, while raising vital funds to help prevent youth homelessness.
We encourage everyone to dress warmly, stay hydrated, look out for one another and speak to a member of the hyh team at any time if they need assistance during the event.