Pack away the pillow

On Friday 21 August, colleagues across the business will be boycotting their beds in support of Action for Children.

Joining our charity partner on the night will be a host of famous faces including Pixie Lott, Larry Lamb, Anthea Turner, Ed Byrne, Jess Hynes and DJ Charlotte de Carle, for a night of family entertainment, to help some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people this summer. 

Whether they rough it in the garden, pitch a tent under their table, or bunk down in the bathroom, colleagues and celebrities alike are invited to spend the night in the most unusual place in their homes or gardens. 

Celebrities from the world of music, TV, film and comedy will be leading a night of virtual entertainment and activities, connecting people with hundreds of others bedding down across the UK.

Action for Children ambassador, actress Jess Hynes (pictured), said: ‘Action for Children is an amazing charity I’ve worked with for many years and this summer, their brilliant family fundraiser is asking everyone to boycott their bed!

‘We need people to ditch their duvet, put away their pillows and bunk down somewhere really random in their homes or gardens on 21 August. Everyone who signs up and raises money will be part of a national movement to help vulnerable children and families at a time when they need it more than ever.’

The night’s entertainment will be jam-packed with Pixie Lott performing an exclusive virtual gig and Ed Byrne compering a trivia quiz – hosted by Action for Children ambassador, Anthea Turner. Jess Hynes and Larry Lamb will also be making an appearance. Children’s favourite, ‘Elmer’ will be reading a bedtime story by a very special guest, and there’s also a scavenger hunt for the whole family to take part in as well as live music and a comedy set.

If you haven’t already signed up, do it here today and boycott your bed this August.