At the annual event, organised by the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust in collaboration with Chelsea Football Club, fans bed down for one night at the Bridge to help homeless people. This time, a record £30,000 has been raised – and donations can still be made to Barons Court Project and to Stoll.

Dozens of supporters crawled into sleeping bags on sheets of cardboard spread over the concrete floor of the East Stand concourse and they were joined by Chelsea FC directors. Former player Gary Chivers also took part this year and raised over £1k in donations.

There were messages of support sent from current and former players and everyone who attended was entered into a raffle draw to win a fully signed men’s squad shirt, signed match ball from this season and a chance to watch the Legia Warsaw game as a guest of the Chelsea Foundation.

Before bedding down for the night, attendees heard from Mark Meehan, chairman of the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust, Michael Angus from Barons Court Project, Rod Hood from Stoll Foundation and from Jason Gannon, Chelsea FC’s president and chief operating officer.

Reflecting on the event, Mark Meehan says: ‘The Big Stamford Bridge Sleep Out is now in its sixth year and this year was our most successful year for fundraising with 30k raised for Stoll Foundation and Barons Court Homeless Project.

‘The Sleep Out was another special evening and demonstrated what happens when Chelsea supporters come together.

‘We have raised a record amount for Stoll and Barons Court, and we are delighted to be supporting their vital work that helps support our veterans and tackles homelessness. Well done to all who participated in the Sleep Out, and thanks to everyone that donated to help us raise such a fantastic amount of money.

‘I'd like to thank Chelsea FC, Jason Gannon, Todd Kline, Phil Lynch, Laura Cordingley and all the relevant departments at the club for their continued support of the event.’

Michael Angus from Barons Court Project adds: ‘It was organised brilliantly and I know from the amount of social media posts etc. that the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust put in a huge amount of time for this, it is deeply appreciated.

‘The atmosphere was lovely, and I really enjoyed meeting people from last year again and new people who did it this year. It was great to meet staff from the club as well and I hope that we can continue to work together to end homelessness.’

If anyone would like to donate to Stoll or Barons Court you can still do so below:

• Click to donate to Barons Court Project

• Click to donate to Stoll