A winter challenge no one should face
As the colder months approach, life becomes even tougher for people sleeping rough across the UK. Wind, rain, and freezing temperatures make survival a daily challenge. At The Ootsider, we believe no one should face a winter night without warmth – and this year, we’ve set ourselves a big goal: to make and donate 300 waterproof sleeping coats.
Who we are
The Ootsider is a social enterprise based in West Lothian and Edinburgh. We sell handmade changing robes and adaptive coats – including a wheelchair coat and an adaptive coat with magnetic fastening. Every purchase helps us reinvest profits to make sleeping coats, which are then donated directly to people experiencing rough sleeping.
Why 300 more coats this winter?
To date, The Ootsider has already donated over 300 sleeping coats across the UK. With our supporters’ community growing, we believe we can achieve even more. This winter, we’re aiming high – another 300 coats, which will take around £30,000 to make possible.
John’s Kilimanjaro climb
To raise awareness and funds, our founder John Keogh is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this October. His challenge isn’t just about reaching the summit – it’s about shining a light on the urgent need to support rough sleepers here at home.
How you can help rough sleepers this winter
- Enter our September Prize Draw → Support via Crowdfunder for a chance to win your own Ootsider robe while funding sleeping coats.
- Donate directly → Contribute to our General Fundraiser – every pound helps us make more coats.
- Give through our website → Donate on The Ootsider site for a quick and easy way to support.
- Spread the word → Share our story with friends, family, or your workplace.
- Shop with purpose → Every robe you buy helps us reinvest profits into more sleeping coats.
Together, we can achieve so much more.
Winter is coming fast, and the need is urgent. With your support, we can reach our target and put 300 more sleeping coats into the hands of those who need them most.
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