Pathways Sleep Out 2020 is a unique event in which individuals will be invited to sleep on the grounds of The Proact Stadium. Participants in this event will be afforded with a unique insight into the conditions that many individuals who are experiencing homelessness face every day. In addition to the unpleasant nature of sleeping in uncomfortable circumstances and often unforgiving weather conditions, rough sleeping is a dangerous, isolating and often traumatic experience. Prolonged periods of rough sleeping can be hugely detrimental to a persons physical and mental wellbeing and can increase their risk of being subjected to violence and developing substance misuse issues. The number of people rough sleeping in England has increased each year since 2010 and an estimate of 4,677 rough sleeping in any one night in 2018. In addition to raising awareness, the Sleep Out provides a brilliant opportunity to raise funds to support the work of Pathways. www.pathwaysofchesterfield.co.uk