Hi {FIRST NAME},
Welcome to the first Big Sleepout countdown mailer!
Whether this is your first time taking part in the Big Sleepout, or you’re back for another year, we’re excited to bring you a bigger and better Sleepout than ever before with our new venue and partners.
Over the next 8 weeks, our dedicated schools lead, Esther will be on hand to answer any questions and provide support to your group with handy updates, tips and encouragement to help you and your learners prepare for the challenge ahead.
Remember, the Big Sleepout isn’t just about sleeping under the stars – it’s an opportunity for you to make a real impact by standing with us in our mission to end youth homelessness.
A quick reminder of what we do…
St Basils works with young people aged 16–25 across the West Mids who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We provide safe and secure accommodation, support their mental and physical wellbeing and help them access education, training and employment so they can move towards a brighter future.
At St Basils, we often use something called The Table Analogy. It’s a really simple, powerful way of showing how a young person’s support system – their home, their family, their work/education and their health – can start to collapse without warning.
We’d love you to take a couple of minutes to watch this short video, and share it with your students to demonstrate how homelessness can affect anyone.
You may never face the kind of challenges described here – but by taking part in the Big Sleepout, you’re showing your support to those who do.
St Basil’s Top Tip
Each week, we will share a top tip which will help boost your fundraising efforts.
This week, we’re asking you to take the first steps in setting up your fundraising page:
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Upload your school logo as a profile picture.
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Personalise your bio.
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Take a look at how the page works.
Here is a helpful video with tips on how to get your page ready to share: PLAY VIDEO
Remember to download our Under 18 Event Pack, which contains all the information you need for the night, including our timeline for the evening, what to bring, tips for fundraising and a sponsorship form for cash donations
Thank you again for sleeping rough so that a young person doesn’t have to.
As always, if you have any questions or need help, you can reach us at fundraising@stbasils.org.uk
Team St Basils
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