Sleep Easy 2026
Friday 6th March 2026
Sign up to Sleep Easy 2026 Now!
On the night of Friday 6th March 2026, many will be swapping their warm beds for a sleeping bag on cold concrete, not for comfort, but for change.
Join YMCA Norfolk’s Sleep Easy 2026 to raise awareness and funds for young people facing homelessness across our county.
Every pound raised will go towards providing safe accommodation, mental health support, and opportunities for vulnerable young people to build brighter futures.
Sign up today via the link below and be part of the change.
Together, we can turn one cold night into hope for many.
What is Sleep Easy?
Each year YMCA Norfolk joins YMCAs from across England and Wales to take part in a mammoth Sleep Easy fundraising event with the aim of raising vital funds to help tackle the root causes of youth homelessness.
Since its beginnings in 2010, YMCA Sleep Easy has seen over 7,000 people sleep rough across England in order to raise over £1.5 million for local YMCA services that assist young people in rebuilding their lives.
Where is Sleep Easy 2026?
We’re inviting participants to join us in Norwich at our Community Hub at 61a Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2HF, where we’ll be sleeping in our car park.
Alternatively, you can host your own Sleep Easy. By spending a night in an unusual place or sleeping outside, you will experience what it’s like for many homeless people who do not have access to a roof over their head.
Where do the funds go?
Every night YMCA Norfolk provides a safe home and support for 240 vulnerable young people in Norfolk. Money raised from the event will go towards delivering much needed support for residents and vulnerable young people, including emergency accommodation, counselling, life coaching, employment support and much more.
How can I get involved?
You can see our Guide to Sleep Easy below. This tells you everything you need to know to get involved.
If you would like any further information in the meantime, please email our community fundraising officer, Elsie, on elsie.Yiasimi@ymcanorfolk.org
Why should you Sleep Easy?
Hear Russell’s story of the impact of participating in Sleep Easy as he experienced just a glimpse of what it can be like to sleep rough.
Partner with Us
We’ve partnered with incredible organisations over the years such as Ashtons Legal and The Diocese of Norwich to ensure we could raise vital funds to transform young lives.
If you’re a business and want to partner with us for Sleep Easy next year, email elsie.yiasimi@ymcanorfolk.org
Be part of the wider YMCA movement
Since its beginnings in 2010, YMCA Sleep Easy has seen over 7,000 people sleep rough in order to raise over £1.5 million for local YMCA services that assist young people in rebuilding their lives.
YMCAs across England and Wales are encouraging supporters to make a lifetime of difference by participating in the national YMCA Sleep Easy events.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible Sleep Easy 2026 sponsors.
We are truly grateful for your generosity, commitment, and belief in the work we do. Your support makes a real and lasting difference, and we simply couldn’t achieve our mission without the backing of dedicated local businesses like yours.
Thank you for standing with us and helping to create brighter futures in our community.
Register for Sleep Easy 2026
Registration fee: £15.
Includes supper, snacks, refreshments, cooked breakfast & hot drinks.
Already signed up for Sleep Easy 2026? Download our participation pack below.