Sign up today for The Big Friday Night Sleepover for Emmaus and help us raise vital funds to support people who experience homelessness.
Join us for a night of fundraising and solidarity, and make a valued contribution to tackling homelessness in the South Manchester / North Cheshire area. By signing up to join us for this evening of talks, activities and a shared ‘sleepover’, you’ll be helping homelessness charity Emmaus South Manchester.
You’ll have seen the impact of homelessness first-hand, and perhaps you want to be part of the solution. If you’re inspired to take action, you can join 100 others in giving up your bed for one night to raise the funds and awareness needed to create long-term change.
This sleepover doesn’t try to replicate homelessness or rough sleeping. Instead, it’s an act of solidarity – a way to raise awareness and much-needed funds for a cause we care about deeply.
🗓️ When: Friday 6 March 2026
📍 Where: St George’s Church Hall, Poynton
🕖 Arrival: Between 6:30pm – 7:30pm
🛏️ Sleepover: From 10:30pm to 8am the next day
Emmaus South Manchester is currently working to open a new Emmaus community – a place that offers a home, purpose and tailored support for people who experience homelessness. Take a few moments to watch this short film and hear first-hand accounts of the life-changing support provided by Emmaus communities across our region.
Sign up today
To confirm your place, pledge a £20 sign-up donation below and we’ll send everything you need to launch your fundraiser – including links to set up your JustGiving page, tips, and resources to help you hit your goal. Every penny you raise will go directly towards opening our new Emmaus South Manchester community, helping people rebuild their lives after homelessness.
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Find out more about taking part in The Big Friday Night Sleepover 2026.
Why take part?
By taking part, you’ll support the creation of a new Emmaus community serving the south Manchester/North Cheshire area — helping people like Karen, Stewart, and Emma, who feature in our film, rebuild their lives after homelessness.
Who can take part?
This event is open to anyone aged 14+. We welcome kind-hearted residents, families, friend groups, and teams from socially responsible businesses. Under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (max 2 young people per adult).
Why is there a fee to sign up?
Your registration fee is a non-refundable donation to Emmaus South Manchester. As spaces are limited, this helps ensure committed attendance.
Will there be food and drink?
Please feel free to bring your own, but we will provide a late evening snack on Friday and a light breakfast on Saturday morning.
How much should I aim to raise?
We ask every participant to aim for a minimum of £150 in sponsorship. Every donation will go directly to our goal of opening a new Emmaus community in South Manchester.