Forty Winks 4 Furness

28/09/2025

Appreciation post for two more very special people who help make our sleep out possible - Heather & Simon Waterworth.

For around 3 months Simon patiently collects large carboard from Stollers and takes it to their home on Walney which he cuts to size so that everyone has a soft(er) base to sleep on.

A day before the sleep-out he travels back and forth bringing the cardboard to the stadium and then disposes of it after the event.

He is also instrumental in the planning of the event, attending meetings, shopping for supplies and stays awake through the sleep-out to make sure everyone is safe and sound.

Simon’s a human version of a Swiss Army knife!

Heather is super supportive throughout Simon’s cardboard fest and willingly accepts cardboard taking up every spare inch of space in their garage, for weeks on end.

On the night of the sleep-out, Heather can be found in the club kitchen and prepares and serves hot and cold refreshments making sure everyone goes to sleep well fed and watered.

Massive thank you to both of you lovely people for giving up so much of your own time for the benefit of the Furness Homeless Support Group

26/09/2025

Some screen shots from the making of this years promo video.

Kelly Griffiths has been rehearsing the song for weeks, travelling some distance to and from a recording studio in Liverpool.

She travelled through to Barrow this week and she and her sister Carly filmed at various locations around Barrow.

Neither Kelly or Carly are professionals but both, really wanted to contribute their time and effort to make this video for the benefit of the Furness Homeless Support Group.

I’m super proud and grateful to both of them for all their hard work, plus they’ll both be part of the sleep-out in November with Kelly performing as well.

What’s the song?
Kelly’s version of a timeless classic hopefully released next week but some clues - the time of day they filmed and coming back home, Kelly saw some “old friends”

15/09/2025

BIG NEWS!
Registration for Sleep at the Stadium 2025 is now open!

Join us on Sat, Nov 15th to help keep Furness homeless warm & safe this winter.

Can't sleep out? Please share this post!

Sleep-At The Stadium 2025 – Barrow AFC SO Legal Stadium, Sat 15 Nov 2025 - £23k raised over the last 2 years Want to join us this year in making a difference? Around 50 volunteers will once again, be sleeping at Barrow AFC in the middle of winter to raise awareness and funds in aid o...

04/09/2025

Update:
Sponsorship funds confirmed from Barrow Town Council and The Tanning Salon

These funds are used to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone taking part and also guarantees that every single penny you raise, in sponsorship, goes directly to Furness Homeless Support Group

18/07/2025

Following a meeting yesterday, with Mannie Barrow AFC Community Officer and in agreement with Christine, Furness Homeless Support Group manager, we have a confirmed date for our next Sleep at the Stadium - 15th Nov 2025.

To date, with your support, Forty Winks 4 Furness have raised around £23k for this very worthwhile, locally based charity.

Over the coming weeks this page will be updated with more details and we hope to see many of you joining us again this year🌝

30/12/2024

As we move towards the end of 2024, a final post of the year to simply say thank you for everything you’ve done.

Whether you slept out, donated https://gofund.me/4592dac0 sponsored the event, volunteered your time, shared our posts, distributed posters, it all contributed to raising a fantastic amount of £8580 for Furness Homeless Support Group who provide invaluable support for anyone who needs it.

I hope you all have a very Happy New Year xx

20/12/2024

Good Evening All

Today I dropped in to the Furness Homeless Support Group office to drop off the cash donations which gives us a current total of £8530 which is absolutely fabulous.

I felt so guilty dropping in unannounced as the ladies were unbelievably busy preparing their space for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, when they will be serving meals to anyone who needs support. Imagine your own preparations and multiply that ten fold (and then some!)

This, and much more, is exactly what the donations you have made will contribute towards and as we run into the festive period I just wanted to say thank you so much, once again, for making a huge difference and I hope you feel immense pride in the role you’ve played.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year

Ps a reminder the donation link remains open until NYE, it would be lovely to round off the total to £9k 😊

https://gofund.me/4592dac0

16/12/2024

No-one has to spend their Christmas alone 🥰 ❤️ Furness Homeless Support Group ❤️ ...

16/12/2024

So as we go into the final week before Christmas can I just ask for the last of the cash donations to be handed in please as I’d like to get them to FHSG before the weekend.

Also, if you have a few spare pounds, after doing your Christmas shopping, our GoFundMe will remain open until NYE. Thank you 🙏🏻

https://gofund.me/cc5e4fa7

10/12/2024

Morning all,

The amount raised is edging towards £8k, thank you to everyone that is helping and contributing.

Couple of reminders please:
1. I’m hoping to collect any remaining cash donations today or tomorrow. Could you let me know if you have cash to collect and I will call round. (Thank you if you have done so already or made arrangements to)

2. The GoFundMe link (below) will remain open until NYE. Thankyou

https://gofund.me/bbec0f12

06/12/2024

Hello All,

Thanks to your kindness, today we have burst through the £7k amount and believe there are still cash donations to collect which will boost that amount even further.

The sleep-out last week was tough but seeing the amount raised continue to rise, makes it all worthwhile. Whilst your support in donating is very much appreciated, if you haven’t already, and are able to, could you please share the GofundMe link to your contacts. Thank you all so much, once again 🖤

https://gofund.me/bbec0f12

05/12/2024

Morning All
If you have collected cash donations, could you check your emails, or PM this page please, to arrange collection of the money. While the GoFundMe page will remain open until NYE I’m hoping to get the cash donations collected next week. Thank you 🙏🏻