People will sleep out at in Glasgow as they look to raise money for vulnerable families in the cost of living crisis.

Following a two-year absence in the Covid pandemic, Action for Children's 'Boycott Your Bed' returns on Friday October 7.

Teams are urged to raise funds ahead of a sleep-out at Blythswood Square Gardens in the city centre, with only a mat and a sleeping bag to protect them from the elements.

The money raised will go toward ensuring that vulnerable children have basic necessities such as warm clothes, hot meals and a proper bed, as well as mental health support for them and their families.

One in four Scottish children is growing up in poverty, with the cost of living crisis likely to push that higher due to rising energy, food and fuel prices.

Participants will hear from young people who have been helped by Action for Children, and there will be food and a quiz at the Renfield Centre before they brave the Glaswegian autumn.

Grant McFarlane, senior high value relationship manager at Action for Children, said: “We are delighted to welcome teams from businesses who are willing to forgo a night of comfort to sleep out in Blythswood Square Gardens.

"The children, young people and families we help suffered disproportionately throughout the pandemic and continue to do so as the cost-of-living crisis escalates. Boycotting your bed helps the charity in our mission to provide emotional and practical support to those suffering the most during this time.”

The Boycott Your Bed challenge has been running for 25 years and has raised £13m in that time.

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