
Thank you for joining the Big Chorley Sleepout. Our goal is to reach 100 sleepers and raise ยฃ15,000 for our community, which works out at about ยฃ150 each. This page has everything you need: what happens on the night, simple fundraising tips, posts you can copy and paste, and graphics to share.
Every pound raised supports three local organisations working together:
Chorley FC Community Foundation: using football and community activity to build stronger, healthier, more connected communities
Let's Make a Difference: supporting people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives
SVP Chorley Buddies: practical support, food and essential items for local families and individuals facing hardship
Not set up yet? Go to the Big Chorley Sleepout JustGiving campaign (https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/chorley-sleepout) and click the big orange Start fundraising button. It only takes a few minutes.
1pm to 4pm: Chorley FC Business Club Sleepout Special. Free for participants, with lunch from The View Bar and Bistro. Speakers: Darren Jenkinson (Chorley FC Community Foundation), Magella and Rachel (SVP Chorley Buddies), Stuart Lee (Let's Make a Difference), our sponsor Aspect Mortgages, plus a few surprises.
4pm to 7pm: Your time. Stay at the club, or go home to rest and get ready.
7pm to 10pm: Mariners Lounge. Socialising, entertainment and a quiz hosted by Mark Holden from the Magpies Trust.
Around 10:30 to 11pm: Into the stands. Time to bed down.
Around 7am: Wake up. Breakfast is provided before we head home.
Saturday: Still have some energy? Come to the club game at Victory Park.
Bring: a warm sleeping bag, cardboard to sleep on, plastic sheeting to keep the wet off, warm waterproof clothes, a hat, gloves, extra layers, a water bottle and any medication you need.
We'll provide: toilets, hot drinks and indoor space if you need it, all night.
1) Tell your story. On your fundraising page, say in a few lines why you're sleeping out. A personal reason gets more donations than a generic one.
2) Add a photo. A smiling photo of you, ideally in Chorley FC colours or holding your sleeping bag, makes your page feel real.
3) Set a target. Pages with a target raise more. Our suggested target is ยฃ150. That's just 10 people giving ยฃ15, or 5 people giving ยฃ30.
4) Get your first donation from someone close. Ask a partner, parent or best friend to donate first, and generously. Others tend to match the first amount they see.
5) Ask people directly. A personal message or a word in person works much better than one post to everyone.
6) Ask about match funding at work. Many employers will match what staff raise. Check with HR, and tell colleagues what you're doing. Businesses can also take part as a team with one shared page.
7) Post regular updates. Share our date graphics, your kit list and how close you are to your target. Every update reminds people to give.
8) Share on the night. Photos and short videos from the stands are your best fundraising moment, so post while it's happening.
9) Thank every donor. A quick thank-you, publicly or in a message, is good manners and encourages others to give.
10) Follow up afterwards. Many donations come in after the event. Post a "we did it" update with your total and the link for anyone who missed it.
Replace [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] with your own JustGiving page link before posting. You'll find it on your page once it's set up from the campaign above.
Facebook โ 1. Announcement
On Friday 13 November I'm swapping my bed for a cold stand at Victory Park for the Big Chorley Sleepout ๐๏ธ๐
I'm raising money for three local organisations supporting people facing homelessness and hardship in Chorley: Chorley FC Community Foundation, Let's Make a Difference and SVP Chorley Buddies.
My target is ยฃ150. Can you help me get there? Every pound stays local.
๐ [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
Facebook โ 2. Countdown
One week to go until I'm sleeping out in the stands at Victory Park! My sleeping bag and cardboard are ready, and I'm a bit nervous ๐
For me it's one night. For some people in our town it isn't a choice. If you can spare ยฃ5 or ยฃ10, it really does make a difference locally.
๐ [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
Facebook โ 3. Nearly there
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me so far โค๏ธ I'm ยฃ[AMOUNT] away from my target for the Big Chorley Sleepout this Friday. Could you help me close the gap?
๐ [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
Instagram โ Caption 1
Sleeping out at Victory Park on Fri 13 Nov ๐ One cold night to help people in Chorley facing homelessness and hardship. Sponsor me via the link in my bio ๐
#BigChorleySleepout #Chorley #ChorleyFC #Sleepout #Homelessness #Lancashire #Fundraising
Instagram โ Caption 2
Kit check: sleeping bag โ cardboard โ plastic sheeting โ courage ๐ค Not long now until the Big Chorley Sleepout. Every pound stays local. Link in bio.
#BigChorleySleepout #Chorley #ChorleyFC #CommunityFoundation #Sleepout #Fundraising
Instagram โ Caption 3
For me it's one night. For others it isn't a choice. Help me reach ยฃ150 for three local organisations making a real difference in Chorley ๐ Link in bio.
#BigChorleySleepout #Chorley #EndHomelessness #ChorleyFC #LocalCharity #Sleepout
LinkedIn โ 1. Personal/professional
On Friday 13 November I'm taking part in the Big Chorley Sleepout at Victory Park, organised by Chorley FC Community Foundation.
It isn't about pretending to know what homelessness feels like. It's about standing together and raising funds for local organisations, Let's Make a Difference and SVP Chorley Buddies among them, that support people when they need it most and help stop people reaching crisis point.
If you'd like to support me, or if your organisation offers match funding, I'd be very grateful: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
LinkedIn โ 2. Business/team
Our team is sleeping out at Victory Park on 13 November for the Big Chorley Sleepout. It's a great way to build team spirit and give something back to the community we work in.
We're also joining the Chorley FC Business Club Sleepout Special that afternoon, with speakers from local charities and our sponsor Aspect Mortgages.
Please support our team page: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
Local businesses, there's still time to get a team together: https://sleepout.chorleyfcfoundation.co.uk/
WhatsApp / text โ 1
Hi! I'm doing the Big Chorley Sleepout on Fri 13 Nov, sleeping in the stands at Victory Park to raise money for local homelessness and hardship charities. Would you sponsor me? Even ยฃ5 helps ๐ [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]
WhatsApp / text โ 2
Quick one! I'm ยฃ[AMOUNT] off my Sleepout target and the big night is [DAY]. If you've been meaning to sponsor me, now would be amazing ๐ [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] Thank you!
On the night
I'm here! Bedding down in the stands at Victory Park for the Big Chorley Sleepout ๐๐ฅถ It's cold, the cardboard is down, and I'm with a brilliant group of people all doing this for Chorley. There's still time to sponsor me tonight: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] #BigChorleySleepout
Thank-you post (after)
We did it! ๐ I survived a night in the stands at Victory Park for the Big Chorley Sleepout. A huge thank you to everyone who sponsored me. Together we raised ยฃ[AMOUNT] for local people facing homelessness and hardship โค๏ธ If you missed it, my page is still open: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] #BigChorleySleepout









Questions? Email [email protected]
Big Chorley Sleepout ยท Chorley FC Community Foundation ยท Victory Park, Duke Street, Chorley PR7 3DU
Our target: ยฃ15,000
Thank you to our sponsors: Aspect Mortgages, Scope Fire and Security, Youth Property Network