24th, June 2026

CEO Sleepout Raises Thousands for Good Causes

Earlier this year, members of the High Tide Foundation community took part in the CEO Sleepout, joining business leaders and community champions from across the region in raising awareness and funds to support people experiencing homelessness and hardship.

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Together, participants have helped raise in excess of £10,000, with final fundraising totals still being confirmed.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who took part and supported this important initiative: Matthew Lane, Matthew Brooks, Mark Easby, Michael Duffey, Claire Preston, Danielle Croce, Helen Stewart, Stephanie Zielke, Rachel Gray, Mike Hind, Noel Dennis, Mark Rowntree, Christine Nunn, Alfie Breckon, and Caroline Noble.

Beyond the fundraising, the experience provided an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by some of the most vulnerable members of our communities while highlighting the importance of collective action and community support.

The willingness of local business leaders, trustees, supporters and friends of the Foundation to give up a night of comfort in support of such an important cause demonstrates the strength and generosity of our wider High Tide community.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to everyone who supported our participants through donations, sponsorship, fundraising activities and words of encouragement. The success of the CEO Sleepout would not have been possible without the generosity of our wider network of supporters, whose contributions have helped raise vital funds and awareness.

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)

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