Business leaders will sleep rough on a cold November night for the first-ever Big Hull and East Yorkshire Sleepout 2024. On Thursday, November 7, bosses are invited to be stripped of all luxuries and left to sleep in the cold concrete stands of Sewell Group Craven Park. With access to only minimal resources, those taking part will have to think creatively to keep warm, dry and entertained, raising money for three local causes in the process – Hull Homeless and Rootless Project (Hull HARP), Dove House Hospice, and Hull KR Foundation.
All the money raised will stay in Hull and East Yorkshire, with three local charities supporting people from all backgrounds benefiting from the event. One-third of the amount raised will go to Hull KR Foundation who deliver programmes in health, education, employability and physical activity across Hull and the East Riding. READ MORE: Plans unveiled for McDonald's drive-thru on Buzz Bingo site and new venue with roof terrace in former cinema and nightclub Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Hull with our free newsletter Sean Henderson, the managing director of Sewell Facilities Management, explained why he is taking part.
He said: "Local charities do so much to serve the community in our region, and lots of our staff and their families have personally benefitted from the support of Hull HARP, Dove House Hospice and the Hull KR Foundation. "I am not looking forward to spending a chilly November night in the col.