Show you care about every person having to sleep rough or stuck in homelessness here in Cork.
Join our Sleepout for Cork Simon
on Friday, 10 October 2025
Why you should Sleepout for Cork Simon
Register your details to take part and find out more about the Sleepout for Cork Simon. Hannah is looking forward to hearing from you.
Cork Simon Sleepout
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cork Simon Sleepout?
The Cork Simon Sleepout is happening on Friday, 10 October 2025.
How do I sign-up?
Contact Hannah at sleepout@corksimon.ie to find out more and to register your details.
Where is the Cork Simon Sleepout happening?
Elizabeth Fort in Cork City Centre is the central location for Sleepout for Cork Simon 2025 (over 18s only).
You can also host a Cork Simon Sleepout at work or in your own community at a safe and secure location where minors can partake under adult supervision.
Contact us to discuss a location that works best for you: sleepout@corksimon.ie
What do I need to bring on the night?
Sleeping out at night often means encountering cold, wet and difficult conditions. Cork Simon recommends you prepare for the Sleepout by gathering the following items:
- Sleeping bag – cold weather and waterproof sleeping bag.
- Thermals – layers are the best way for staying as warm as possible.
- Coat, hat, gloves, scarf, thick socks.
- A fully charged phone.
Depending on your location, you might also need to consider:
- Water / snacks.
- A sheet of cardboard for ground cover.
- A torch.
Make sure to consider the conditions and requirements unique to your Sleepout location.
How do I fundraise?
Set-up your iDonate page.
Let everyone in your community know you are participating in the Cork Simon Sleepout.
You could also organise a fundraising event!
How much money do I need to raise?
In setting a fundraising target consider a goal that is realistic for you. Share with your supporters how your fundraising efforts make a difference to men and women who are homeless through access to Cork
Simon Community Emergency Services.
Every euro you raise makes a difference to someone experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough. Increasing your fundraising will help to give people the best possible chance of getting off the streets.
The more you raise, the bigger the impact – but here is an idea of the difference the money* you raise can make:
- €250 – a warm drink, a sleeping bag and making sure someone is checking-in.
- €500 – clean clothes, a nourishing meal, a warm shower, access to healthcare, a listening ear from the Cork Simon Day Service team or volunteers at the Cork Simon Soup Run.
- €1,000 – helps us to work intensively with someone to understand their journey into homelessness so we can understand their best route out of homelessness; a Cork Simon staff member in their corner.
*Figures serve to demonstrate how money raised makes a difference to men and women who are homeless and do not represent actual costs.
How do I set-up an iDonate page?
Visit the iDonate Cork Simon Sleepout 2025 page and click ‘start fundraising’.
You can set up a fundraising page as an individual or as a group.
Personalise your page by choosing ‘edit page’ and adding your own profile picture, some information about your fundraising and the official Cork Simon Sleepout branding, which we can provide to you.
Don’t forget to share your iDonate fundraising link with your community and ask people to donate and support your Sleepout for Cork Simon!
Where will the money I raise go?
The money you raise by participating in Sleepout for Cork Simon will be spent in the weeks after the Sleep Out as winter approaches. It will ensure more people get the support that they need at the hardest time of year.
None of our Emergency Services are fully funded and every cent you raise will ensure we can continue supporting someone already accessing services. It will also help make sure more people who need support can access it
How do I make my Cork Simon Sleepout fundraiser a success?
Reach out to family, friends, colleagues and anyone you think may want to support your fundraising to give them the opportunity to donate.
Share your iDonate link widely and encourage donations on social media.
Post on social media, or even contact your local media, to see if they’d be interested in supporting. Maybe organise a coffee morning, fun run, quiz or another fun community event to support the Cork Simon Sleepout.
Don’t forget to tag Cork Simon and use the hashtag #sleepoutforcorksimon
How do I return the money I raise?
Funds raised through iDonate transfer to Cork Simon Community automatically. We can also accept donations via bank transfer or by calling into our offices at 4 Lapp’s Quay, Cork, KT12 KT61.
Please contact us for more details: sleepout@corksimon.ie
What do I need to know about Health & Safety?
Your health and safety are of the utmost importance throughout your Sleepout. Make sure you plan well and consider all eventualities.
If you are organising a Cork Simon Sleepout in your own location, please make sure you have considered all the necessary health, safety and insurance requirements. These will be unique to your own location, set-up and participants.
Consider all necessary permissions and check that the location itself is safe and free from hazards. Inform your participants to be well-prepared. If hosting an outdoor Cork Simon Sleepout, check that you have adequate shelter and provisions. All minors must be under the supervision of an adult at all times.
How do I continue to support Cork Simon?
Don’t forget to share your photos and experiences from your Cork Simon Sleepout by contacting sleepout@corksimon.ie.
We will be delighted to hear how you got on.
We would love to stay in touch with you about future events, fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
