How you choose to Boycott your Bed is completely up to you. You could spend the night on your sofa, build a den in your living room, or pitch a tent in the back garden. As long as you’re not in bed, it’s all good!
Fancy more of a challenge? Then why not find the most unusual place in your home or garden and sleep there for the night? Just make sure it’s safe and within Covid guidelines for your area.
Remember to take a selfie or photo so we can see where you’re sleeping. Share your pictures with us on social media using #boycottyourbed
To watch the livestream, all you need is an Internet-enabled device, laptop, tablet, mobile phone, Smart TV, the choice is yours – but remember to have a charger close to hand! We’ll be sharing the live broadcast link on the day of the event by email and text, so make sure that you’ve signed up to take part to avoid missing out.
Yes. Although we encourage participants to fundraise to support our vital work, if you haven’t been able to, you can still take part in Boycott your Bed. There will be plenty of ways to make a donation on the night, including a silent auction, prize draw and text to donate. You can also make a donation now by visiting the homepage.
Get set up for the evening in your chosen Boycott your Bed spot. Between 6pm and 10pm you can join our virtual live stream event, which is accessible from any smartphone, tablet or computer with internet.
As well as fundraising fun, there’ll be lots of interactive activities to keep the whole family entertained. Halfway through the night we’ll be having a short break to allow the little ones the chance to boycott their beds first! Read more about the full line up. You’ll also find out a bit more about Action for Children and the work we do.
We’ll be sharing the live broadcast link on the day of the event, so don’t forget to sign up to take part! Keep an eye on your emails for news, too.
Of course! We encourage families to take part together. There’s no age limit. But check the details about the activities before the event, so you know what to expect. There will be lots of activities for children before bedtime. As the evening progresses and the little ones are asleep, you can expect activities and entertainment for the grown ups
We know that raising money can seem daunting. But with the help of work, friends and family, our sleepers can surprise themselves with how much they raise. A few well-placed emails, events and activities can raise a lot of money! We’re here to help you, too. There are loads of fundraising ideas and resources including digital invitations, social media assets and sponsorship forms.
Yes! We positively encourage you to raise money as a team. Some people might have more generous networks than others, which can boost the total of team members who are less able to hit their target. Team events – like quizzes and race nights – are also a great way to boost donations.
Absolutely. Matched funding is where a company donates an amount of money to your fundraising total. They’ll either match what you’ve raised or donate a fixed amount, which is normally agreed upfront. Ask your company whether they offer this, as it’s a great way to hit your target.
This depends on how you’re choosing to Boycott your Bed and the government guidance within your country on 9 July. Please follow any guidance in place local to you. For example, if you’re planning to build a large team, it’s probably best to do so as separate households. Please visit Keep Your Event Safe & Legal for more information.
Yes! Raising money as a team is a brilliant way to increase funds and promote team building. Team fundraising events – like quizzes, comedy nights or socially distanced bake sales – really can boost donations. We recommend combining your fundraising totals so that your team only has one target. You can also work together to raise money. Our advice is for each sleeper to raise half of their personal target. Then, you raise the rest of the money as a team. This is a great opportunity for team bonding and makes the experience even more fun.
Absolutely. Get in touch with the Boycott your Bed team as soon as possible so that we can change the name and contact details.
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