We look forward to welcoming you for the Robes SleepOut 2026. Since 2010 Southwark Cathedral have organised and hosted an annual fundraising SleepOut for Robes. This is a major event generating the bulk of income for the Robes Project.

By giving up their cosy bed and sleeping out in the open air for one night, those taking part help alleviate local homelessness, show solidarity and make a difference to those rough sleeping in Southwark and Lambeth.

As an adult or young person with a parent or guardian, you can register to participate in the SleepOut at robes.org.uk/sleepout-robes/

Not able to sleep overnight? No problem! Come join us for the SleepOut evening entertainment.

Please consider donating to support the Robes SleepOut.

Sleeping Out? Here’s What to Expect:

• 19:00 – Registration and choose your sleeping ‘pitch’ in the Courtyard
• 20:00 – Entertainment
• 21:30 – Group Photo of all SleepOut participants in the Nave
• 21:30 – Cathedral Gates locked. Entry to the SleepOut will not be permitted beyond this point.
• 22:00 – Evening Compline prayer service in the Nave
• 22:00 – Overnight refreshments and hot beverages available
• 06:00 – Morning wake-up bell
• 06:30 – Morning prayers and Eucharist at the High Altar
• 06:50 – Hot Breakfast Served
• 07:00 – End of SleepOut – thank you for coming!

Thank you for sleeping outside in the cold for one night and supporting the Robes Project!

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Children who want to participate in Junior Express or Youth Express at the Cathedral (or children aged 7 to 15 years inclusive) are able to register for the SleepOut together with a parent and must be supervised at all times.

· For safeguarding reasons, all children and parents registered for the SleepOut will sleep overnight together in the Cathedral Retrochoir.

· Review our Safeguarding Policy.

Can't sleep out this year? That's OK – please donate to support Robes Project!

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About Robes Project

The Robes Project provides a winter night shelter, food, clothes, services, and support to Guests who are Homeless in South London.

• Robes provides advocacy services year-round to assist and support Homeless men and women into employment and permanent housing with dignity.
• Robes provides a volunteer-led Winter Night Shelter for those in need, providing safety, a warm bed, somewhere to sleep, and a community to connect to. We offer tailored advice, guidance, and referrals in all areas, and work in partnership with our guests to help them move on to longer-term accommodation.
• Once in their new dwellings, we offer a tenancy sustainment floating support service, aimed at preventing repeat rough sleeping.
• Both our current and former guests are welcome at our Wednesday Club all year round, where they can receive breakfast, a hot lunch, and showers. Wednesday Club gives guests a chance to reconnect with their community, play games, have a laugh, and get support from our dedicated advice workers if they're facing challenges.
• Robes also coordinates over 550+ volunteers across South London to host the winter night shelters and provide meals, support, and a safe and warm night’s sleep from November through March.

Robes is a small but mighty charity, and with the assistance of our amazing volunteers, we are proud to support those who need it most.