17th, April 2026

CEO Sleepout at Riverside Stadium — 30th April

On the night of 30th April, High Tide Foundation Trustees and members of our business community will be doing something a little different — swapping their beds for the turf or stands of Riverside Stadium, as part of the CEO Sleepout fundraising event.

News and PR

The CEO Sleepout is a national initiative that sees leaders from business and the voluntary sector spend a night sleeping outside to raise vital funds for good causes. This year, we are proud to be partners, with funds raised by our team going directly towards extending our reach and enabling more young people across Tees Valley to access our programmes.

This matters because the need is growing. Demand from schools is increasing, the number of young people we want to support continues to rise, and every pound we raise helps us say yes to another student, another school, another taster day.

“Every young person deserves a chance. One night outside could open a lifetime of possibility for a young person in our region.”
High Tide Foundation Chair – Mark Easby

Our Trustees are already signed up and ready to brave the April night. We’re also inviting members of our wider business community to join us, whether by taking part, sponsoring a sleeper, or simply sharing the word. All support is hugely appreciated.

To find out more, to sign up, or to make a donation, visit the CEO Sleepout Middlesbrough website, or please get in touch with the team at info@hightidefoundation.co.uk.Let’s make this night count.

CEO Sleepout Middlesbrough - High Tide Team

CEO Sleepout Middlesbrough – High Tide Team

33,500

Students supported since 2012
with life-changing industry-led work experience programmes and enrichment events

28,000

Hours of engagement with employers
connecting students directly with people in various job roles for real-life career experiences

750

Business members involved
from a range of sectors who co-designed and delivered our industry-led career programmes

"“This has been so educational, not only for the students but also the teachers; I had no idea of what really went on down here. This is great knowledge that I can take back with me and share with the other colleagues and students.”"

Teacher, Middlesbrough

""It was very informative and was definitely worth every minute. The speakers and staff were very kind and helped us all build a better understanding of the world of engineering. This was an insight I doubt I could have gotten anywhere else.""

Year 7 Student, Redcar

"“I am grateful for the help and life changing experience High Tide have gave me and believe that I wouldn’t have got this chance anywhere else. I believe that without high tide I would have never received or had an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge”"

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"“My experience with High Tide provided me with amazing opportunities and allowed me to meet very influential people who have helped me to gain confidence as well as skills I will take with me for the rest of my life.""

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"Start to finish there was loads of enthusiasm from the employees and the students! Really fun to be a part of this!"

Age 17, 5-day VWEX (Engineering)

"I enjoyed the work experience, I learnt new skills on how to write my CV and what employers look for."

Age 13, Discovery day (Employability)

Our Corporate Partners

Casper Shipping
Jacksons Law Firm
PD Ports
High Tide Foundation - For Young People on Teesside
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