Bord Gáis Energy and Focus Ireland
Shine A Light
On Friday 10 October, people across Ireland, from schools and communities to businesses, will sleep out to shine a light on child homelessness.
Homelessness isn’t inevitable. It is the result of political decisions and priorities. Right now, thousands of children are growing up in temporary accommodation, their futures on hold. We can’t let this continue.
Shine A Light is your chance to take a stand. Join us to raise vital funds for Focus Ireland’s frontline services, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy.
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How you can take part
There are lots of ways to get involved in Shine A Light. Whether you're joining as a business, school, community or individual, your support makes a real difference.
Lead by example. Inspire change.
On Friday 10 October, Ireland’s top business leaders will sleep out in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness.
If you're a CEO, managing director or senior executive, your leadership can send a powerful message: everyone deserves a place to call home.
- Join a national movement of leaders
- Raise funds for Focus Ireland’s frontline services
- Show your commitment to social impact
Learn how you can take part in the business leader sleep out by clicking the link below.
Find out moreUnite your team. Amplify your impact.
Get your colleagues involved in the workplace sleep out. It’s a unique employee engagement opportunity that brings teams together for a powerful cause.
- Host a sleep out at your workplace or chosen location
- Boost team morale and CSR impact
- Help us reach our goal of €1.2 million in 2025
Learn how you can take part by clicking the link below.
Find out moreTake a stand, together.
On Friday 10 October, communities across Ireland will sleep out in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness. Whether you're going solo, teaming up with friends or rallying your club, college or local group, your support helps shine a light on one of the biggest social issues of our time.
- Join as an individual or group
- Host your own event in your community
- Raise awareness and vital funds
Get involved and make your community part of the movement by clicking the link below.
Find out moreBe the generation that ends homelessness.
Schools across Ireland are joining Shine a Light to help end homelessness. Whether you're a teacher leading your class, a student team or a whole school community, your support makes a real difference.
- Organise a school sleep out
- Engage students in social action
- Raise funds for Focus Ireland’s work
Sign up your school and help shine a light on homelessness by clicking the link below.
Find out moreHowever you choose to take part, your action helps shine a light on child homelessness and brings us closer to ending it.
How can you support Shine A Light?
Take the first step
Join people across Ireland sleeping out in solidarity with those facing homelessness. Go solo or team up. Every action counts.
Spread the word
Know someone who should take part? Challenge a friend, colleague or group to join Shine a Light.
Get involved together
Bring your workplace, school or local group together. Build community and make change happen.
Sleep out
Join the national sleep out on Friday 10 October. Raise funds. Raise awareness. Help end homelessness.
Join us this 10 October
Since 2018, Bord Gáis Energy has proudly supported this campaign as leading sponsor through direct donations, fundraising, advertising and by encouraging participation through our national network.
Together, we’ve helped raise over €9.1 million for Focus Ireland’s vital services — and we’re not stopping now.
Join us this 10 October and be part of a growing movement to end homelessness.
Shine A Light