Published: 28th July 2026
The Giant Howarth Sleepout is back for the fifth instalment on Friday 16th October 2026
In continued partnership between Giants Community Trust and Howarths Foundation, the GH Sleepout has grown from strength to strength, year on year. At the last event in 2025, the event raised close to £20,000 and was extremely well supported by near 20 businesses pledging their commitment and fantastic participation from the local community.
The Giant Howarth Sleepout is a large fundraiser and a firm fixture in both charities annual calendars. We encourage businesses, business leaders (who may be looking at a CSR opportunity), team building initiatives, families (including children), individuals, sports groups, community groups, supporters, colleagues and others to come together and take part in the third instalment.
The event is designed to provide a powerful one-off experience and highlight the hardship that individuals who are homeless cope on a daily basis. However, for one night only there will be a host of light entertainment and activities to keep the spirits high as the temperature decreases into the night.
Full Details of the event:
Sleepout Location: Accu Stadium, Stadium Way, HD1 6PG
Event Date: Friday 16th October 2026
Event Times:
TO SIGN UP PLEASE REGISTER HERE
On registering your place, we ask for a small £10 registration fee, to help with core costs. This will only apply per adult. (Please only register yourself, but share the link for others to join you). We ask that all participants help to raise a minimum of £100.
Business Event Supporter:
Are you interested to learn more about becoming a business event supporter of the sleepout? You can pledge a donation to the sleepout and become a vital part of the fundraiser. If you would like to find out more; please contact the following:
Howarths Foundation: Carl Hedley – carl@howarthfoundation.org.uk, Nathan Kirk- nathan@howarthfoundation.org.uk,
Giants Community Trust: Chris Booth – chrisb@hgct.co.uk, Lisa Darwin – lisa@hgct.co.uk
About both charity sectors and mission:
Huddersfield Giants Community Trust is the official charity of the Huddersfield Giants and uses the power of the sport to engage and inspire individuals of all ages and abilities through four key areas: Sport, Education, Health and Social Inclusion. The Trust has a mission to support underserved children and the vulnerable through our community projects.
Howarths Foundation seeks to secure meaningful employment and housing for individuals who have experienced homelessness by partnering with local companies that are willing and able to offer people a job – and a second chance at life.
YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION HERE TO THE SLEEPERS
Did you know?
If you have any extra questions, please don’t hesitate to contact on; carl@howarthfoundation.org.uk, nathan@howarthfoundation.org.uk, chrisb@hgct.co.uk, lisa@hgct.co.uk
Howarths Foundation Charity Registration Number: 1171635 | Huddersfield Giants Community Trust Charity Registration Number: 1117768
