The Event

2.1. The Event is hosted by NOAH and is intended to;

a. Raise money to support the ongoing costs of running the Charity in support of the Homeless and those experiencing extreme poverty.

We will make sure the money you raise goes to helping where its most needed, including, but not limited to;

· Providing food to our service users at our Welfare Centre in Luton.

· Offering Outreach Services

· Delivering practical training and development courses to prevent people falling into homelessness,

· Supporting our core running costs, marketing, fundraising, Retail, and e-Commerce operations.

· Help special projects, for example working with Veterans, women and families and holding Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) Winter shelter.

b. Raise awareness about homelessness and poverty by introducing participants to the experience of homelessness for one night. We aim to give you an as realistic as possible experience, all be it at a fabulous venue. You will hear from NOAH employees with Lived Experience, about the reality of what its like to be Homeless.

2.2 The Event requires participants to sleep (or try to!):

a. Outdoors within “The Pitts” at Silverstone Racetrack.

b. Potentially exposed to the elements including rain; and

c. Without bedding other than a sleeping bag, pillow, and a cardboard sheet.

2.3 There may be media interest around the Event, by registering, you are agreeing for your name, photograph, and/or footage of you to be used for promotional or advertising purposes. If you do not wish your involvement to be promoted, or for your photo or footage of you to be used, please make this known to the Event team upon registration.

2.4 A reception with light refreshments and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be held in the media centre prior to the sleepout. No alcohol is allowed in outdoor sleeping areas after the point of the reception. No alcohol to be brought to The Big Silverstone Sleep out.

2.5 The Event is not a social gathering, and participants are asked not to invite friends, family, or pets to come with them, or visit them at the Event.

2.6 NOAH reserves the right to determine or change the eligibility criteria for individuals and organisations participating in the Event at any time, and you should periodically visit this page to review the terms & conditions.

2.7 We ask that anyone participating in the Event lets us know as soon as possible if they need to withdraw from the Event for any reason.

2.8 If we need to change the Event venue and/or date, we will notify you of this change as soon as possible.

The Event place will be automatically transferred to the re-scheduled Event unless you tell us you are no longer able to attend. In these circumstances you can ask for a refund of your initial payment or you can choose to donate this NOAH.

2.9 If we need to cancel the Event, we will notify you of this cancellation as soon as possible. Where possible, we will transfer you to another Event. If we are unable to transfer you and/or you are no longer able to attend, you can ask for a refund of your entry fee or you can choose to donate this to NOAH.

2.10 We reserve the right to reduce or alter the itinerary of the Event to accommodate any unexpected complications on the night that may have an impact on NOAH staff, participants, volunteers, and other attendees.

2.11 All participants should be over the age of 16, If you are the parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 18, by registering or allowing your child to be registered, you are consenting to these Term’s & Condition’s and you are agreeing to their participation under your/an accompanying adult’s direct supervision.

Under your supervision or under an accompanying adult’s direct supervision, you/they will make sure your child participants are appropriately equipped e.g. warm clothing, sleeping bags etc. and complete any and all necessary declarations e.g. health declarations, on behalf of your child participants.

2.12 All participants/attendees are responsible for making sure they are wearing appropriate attire e.g. warm clothes etc, and have appropriate equipment e.g. sleeping bags etc. when taking part in the Event, taking into account the nature of the Event, the weather forecast and sleeping outdoors involved.

2.13 We must hold contact details for all participants in advance in case of an emergency.

2.14 We must have verification of each participants identity in advance of the Event e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport, Birth Certificate, and reserve the right to conduct relevant and appropriate checks, as necessary, ensure you bring this with you on the night of the event.

2.15 If anyone arrives late for the Event, they must follow the instructions and decisions of the Event Manager or their representative at the entrance to the Event. For health and safety reasons it is possible that latecomers may not be permitted to take part.