Give up your bed for one night and help raise vital funds for vulnerable children. Get together with your colleagues and join us in Penarth
On Friday 6 October 2023, the Boycott your Bed Wales sleep out will be held at Headlands School in Penarth, near Cardiff.
Get together with your colleagues. Create a dream team. And take on the challenge of sleeping out.
Fundraise in the lead up to the national event on 6 October and on the night you'll be involved in a unique experience of bonding with your team. Spend an unforgettable night sleeping out under the stars and help make children’s dreams of a safe and happy childhood come true.

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By boycotting your bed, you’ll raise vital funds to support children in need of help across the UK.
Corporate teams will gather at Headlands School for a meal designed, cooked and served by the young people who attend Headlands School.
After a night of food, networking and some entertainment, teams will head out to the all-weather football pitch to sleep under the stars. You may even receive a visit by the resident alpacas during the night.
More details about the event will be released soon so make sure you’re signed up to get the latest news.

We are so excited to be hosting Boycott Your Bed Wales at Action for Children’s Headland’s School. At this unique venue, you'll be surrounded by history and the exceptionally forward thinking, innovative services we deliver.
Headlands is an independent day and residential special school that provides high quality education and care to children and young people aged 7 to 19 years. The school is designed for those with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, challenging behaviour and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Headlands helps develop young people's wellbeing and independence through an individual approach to education and care.
We look forward to welcoming you and your team for a very unique Boycott Your Bed at Headlands School.
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FAQs
Where is the Cardiff Boycott your Bed taking place?
The event and sleepout will take place at Action for Children’s very own Headland’s School, 2 St Augustine’s Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. This is one of our services which supports children and young people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, challenging behaviour and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
What are the timings for the event?
The evening starts with arrival at 6pm for food, drinks and networking. Sleepers head outside between 10pm and 11pm, and are given breakfast at around 6am the following morning before heading home. Sleepers will be emailed full details about timings closer to the event.
Will there be an opportunity to network with other corporates?
Yes. Before participants sleep out, there's an indoor event with networking, food and drinks. You’ll meet the other teams participating in the event.
How big does my team need to be?
There are no minimum or maximum limits on team-sizes, but we like to go by ‘the more, the merrier!’.
How much do I have to fundraise?
While there's no minimum fundraising amount, we suggest all participants aim to raise at least £500.
I haven’t set up a fundraising page yet – how do I do this?
Please use the following guides to help you set-up your JustGiving page:
Can I drop out at a later date, if it’s no longer convenient for me to take part?
Yes, although we’ll be sad to see you go, there’s always a drop out option for those who need it.
Will someone be able to help me with fundraising ideas?
Always! There will be ideas and resources available in our emails, on our website and on social media.
The team are also always available on [email protected] if you need more specific support.
Can I create a team of friends, or do they need to be corporates?
As this is a corporate networking event, it's encouraged you bring along a team of colleagues. However, we welcome anyone to take part in Boycott your Bed Live 2023.
What should I bring with me?
We advise that you bring warm clothes and something you would like to sleep in/on, i.e. a sleeping bag or sleeping mat. You may wish to bring your own tarpaulin/waterproof sheet to lay on. Foil bags will be provided for the safety of all participants, and in the event of bad weather, ponchos and umbrellas will also be available. For further details on kit, please read our Sleeper Safety Guidelines.
Can under-18s participate?
Due to the nature of this event, it's for over-18s only.
Will there be an opportunity to take part virtually?
Unfortunately this is a live event, although there are options to re-create the event yourself, should you be unable to attend one of our live events, please email us on boycott[email protected] to request further information.
What safety measures will be in place at the event?
The team will work hard to ensure that all participants are safe throughout their Boycott your Bed experience, with dedicated security, safety equipment and processes in place to take care of every eventuality. Please read our Sleeper Safety Guidelines for further details. If you have any specific safety-related questions, the team will be happy to answer them at [email protected]
Do my team all have to attend the same location?
We do ask that a team attends the same event – but by all means, within your company you can create multiple teams who can sleep out at different regions. There will be some interactive moments (like a quiz) on the night bringing everyone together!
Is the event accessible to those with physical disabilities?
Dependent on the nature of the disability, some people might find participating in the event uncomfortable. However, the Events Team will do everything they can to make the event fully inclusive and accessible. If the team are made aware of specific accessibility issues in advance, they can work with you to ensure that necessary measures are in place, and help decide whether the event is a good fit for you/the person.
What will Action for Children do with the money I raise?
Action for Children’s vision is for every child in the UK to have a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive. We protect and support children and young people. We do this by providing practical and emotional care and support. We make sure their voices are heard. And we campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives. For information on more specific projects and services, you can visit www.actionforchildren.org.uk
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