We are proud of our enduring community partnership with Glasgow City Mission, now in its 10^th year, and this season we are also supported Simon Community Scotland via our big Ibrox Sleep Outs in our fight to end homelessness.  

Last year’s Sleep Outs raised an incredible £49,000 thanks to the efforts of supporters who slept out overnight in the Stadium, taking the total raised for homelessness related projects to £341,500 to date.

This year our Sleep Outs will take place on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November, giving supporters the opportunity to sleep outside overnight in our iconic Stadium while raising money for those affected by homelessness.

Half the funds raised will benefit the work of Glasgow City Mission and Simon Community Scotland, with the other half of the profits supporting the Rangers Charity Foundation’s life-changing work in the community.

Our longstanding partnership with Glasgow City Mission is now in its 10th year.  Over the last decade, the Foundation has traditionally supported the charity’s Winter Project – initially a Winter Night Shelter and then the Overnight Welcome Centre during and post Covid.

This year, Glasgow City Mission has instigated a new Winter Project which has the potential to help far more people and ensure that the number of homeless people in temporary accommodation is reduced.

This year’s Winter Project will see the charity’s Housing Settlement Officers advocate for as many of those living in temporary accommodation as possible, meeting them at their accommodation to hear their stories and liaising with the appropriate authorities to move their cases forward.

Glasgow City Mission Fundraising Manager, Jack Geddes, commented: “Glasgow City Mission is extremely grateful to the Rangers Charity Foundation for their ongoing support of those affected by homelessness in Glasgow.

“We also thank the Rangers supporters who will be taking part in the Sleep Outs with such enthusiasm and care for those they are helping.”

Simon Community Scotland believes that everyone deserves a safe place to live and access to the support they need. The charity provides information, care, support, accommodation and homes to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Simon Community Scotland operate a drop-in support hub, helpline, street team and emergency and supported accommodation sites in Glasgow and North Lanarkshire and also operate in Edinburgh and Perth.

Funds raised from this year’s Big Ibrox Sleep Outs will support the charity’s brand new Connect Hub for women experiencing homelessness in Glasgow. This new safe place opened in May 2024 and is already helping 20 to 30 women a day with practical, emotional and psychological support.

We aim to pay the running costs of the Hub for a week and any additional funds raised will boost the charity’s ‘Life Essentials’ stocks which include toiletries, underwear, winter clothing and kettle packs.

Murray Easton, Head of Fundraising and Communications at Simon Community Scotland commented: “Everyone at Simon Community Scotland is delighted to be partnering with the Rangers Charity Foundation once again for the 2024 Big Ibrox Sleep Outs.

“Right now, between 30 and 40 people are rough sleeping in Glasgow every night. Thousands more are staying in emergency and temporary accommodation. The housing emergency is a people emergency, and we need all the help we can get.”

“I really enjoyed attending the start of the Big Ibrox Sleep out last year and meeting so many positive and kind-hearted people who were sleeping out to raise funds for our work and for the other brilliant charities supported through these events.

“I hope to say thanks in person again, but in advance, thanks to all who sign up and all the family, friends and fans who sponsor everyone taking part. You make a real difference.”

About Glasgow City Mission

Glasgow City Mission is the world’s first City Mission and has been helping vulnerable adults and children by fighting against poverty and disadvantage since 1826.

The charity works with adults and children who are often leading chaotic or difficult lives to help them break free from their oppressive situations which may involve homelessness, addiction, poverty, family breakdown, prostitution or emotional issues.

About Simon Community Scotland

The Simon Community support adults and young people who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness and have 4 bases in Scotland, including Glasgow and North Lanarkshire. They saw a huge demand for services last year, supporting over 8,000 people and set to assist even more in 2023.