Everton in the Community have announced it is launching a Junior Sleepout event to provide young Evertonians with the chance to spend the night braving the elements at Goodison Park.
Taking place on Friday 11 April 2025, the event will be the first and only opportunity that junior Blues can sign up for the sleepout at The Grand Old Lady and raise funds on behalf of the Club’s official charity.
EitC is challenging young supporters to spend the night sleeping out in the Sir Philip Carter Park End to support them in their fundraising efforts which will be channelled towards the sustainability of its life-saving work in Liverpool 4 and beyond.
A key date in the EitC fundraising calendar, the charity recently hosted its last-ever Goodison Sleepout, which has raised over £150,000 for its ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’ programme to combat youth homelessness.
And in response to popular demand for a child-friendly version of the staple fundraising event, EitC is hosting the Junior Sleepout for young people to experience a memorable night at Goodison Park in what will be the stadium’s final season.
Each young person will be asked to pay a £25 registration fee and pledge to raising a minimum fundraising sponsorship target of £60 to reflect the charity’s 60+ programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues.
Funds raised through the event will be channelled into the development of these pioneering projects which support tens of thousands of individuals from across Liverpool City Region every year and cover areas such as health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia and disability.
Even a small amount will make a big difference to those who need it most; £10 would equip a pupil with an English and Maths SATS revision book, £30 could pay for a travel pass for a young person to get to college whilst £50 would fund an E-STEAM session for a group of school children at the charity’s Digital Skills Lab.
Sarah Hunter, Fundraising Manager at Everton in the Community, said:
“This is a unique opportunity for young supporters to come together and raise awareness and vital funds for our charity’s life-changing work whilst experiencing a memorable night at Goodison Park.
“The public asked for a junior edition of the fundraising event following the final Goodison Sleepout and we listened. We’re looking forward to welcoming the youngsters to Goodison Park for a special occasion to celebrate all things Everton in the Community.”
To show your support, sign up to the Junior Sleepout here and for any group booking requests, please email fundraising@evertonfc.com.
EitC is reaffirming its commitment to the area surrounding Goodison Park with a new campaign highlighting the charity’s present and future provision in L4.
‘Forever’ will enforce EitC’s current presence in the area and Everton Football Club’s commitment to L4 through the life-changing work of its official charity. For more information on EitC’s ‘Forever’ campaign, click here.
