17th, April 2026
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.
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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
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