In 1998, Ken Deeks saw eight words on a poster on the Tube:
“Let’s end youth homelessness by the year 2000.”
He decided to do something about it.
Twenty-eight years later, what started with 34 people sleeping out for one night has raised more than **£14.6 million** for Action for Children.
Ken joined me on The Third Half to tell the story of Boycott Your Bed, the people it has helped, why he still does it, and why one uncomfortable night can make a very real difference.
Full transparency: I’m on the Glasgow organising committee, so yes, I’m selling this one. Shamelessly.
Here’s a little taste of our conversation.
Full episode coming soon.
2nd October 2026 - London-Leeds-Manchester-Glasgow.
Here’s how to get involved: https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-us/boycott-your-bed/
