Terms & Conditions
2026 COPE Galway Business Leaders’ Sleep Out
By registering for the COPE Galway Business Leaders’ Sleep Out on Friday, 4 December 2026, I agree to the following:
1. Health and Safety
The event takes place outdoors overnight in winter conditions.
Those taking part are responsible for ensuring they can do so safely, bringing the recommended clothing and equipment, and following instructions from COPE Galway staff and event personnel.
Any health, accessibility or other requirements that may affect involvement should be raised with COPE Galway in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be discussed.
2. Fundraising
Each business leader commits to raising a minimum of €3,000 for COPE Galway Homeless Service.
All offline donations must be transferred to COPE Galway within six weeks of the event. Accurate records of cash and cheque donations should be maintained where required for receipting and reconciliation. Online donations made through fundraising pages are recorded automatically.
3. Conduct During the Event
Everyone is expected to behave respectfully and responsibly, in keeping with the purpose and values of COPE Galway.
COPE Galway discourages alcohol consumption at the event. The safety, wellbeing and experience of others must be respected at all times.
COPE Galway reserves the right to ask anyone to leave if their behaviour is considered inappropriate or unsafe.
4. Personal Belongings
Those attending are responsible for looking after their personal belongings and are advised not to bring valuables.
5. Event Changes
COPE Galway may amend, postpone or cancel the event due to severe weather, safety concerns or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
6. Campaign Representation and Publicity
Business leaders taking part are encouraged to share their involvement and raise awareness of COPE Galway Homeless Service.
When promoting the event, business leaders should use COPE Galway's messaging guidance and check any facts or information they are unsure about with the team before sharing publicly.
COPE Galway may feature business leaders' names, photographs, job titles, company names and logos, and personal statements in newspaper features, social media and other campaign materials.
Photography and filming will also take place during the event. Images and footage may be used to promote the Business Leaders’ Sleep Out and COPE Galway's wider work.
Anyone with questions or concerns about the use of their photograph, profile or personal statement should contact the COPE Galway team.
7. Communications and Privacy
COPE Galway will use the information provided to manage involvement in the event, support fundraising and communicate about the campaign.
Personal information will be handled in accordance with the COPE Galway Fundraising Privacy Policy.
Separate marketing communications will only be sent in accordance with individual communication preferences.
