The evening was filled with exciting activities and visits from some familiar faces, with women’s players Simone Magill and Maz Pacheco stopping by to meet with participants as they set up their camps for the night. Aston Villa Foundation ambassadors Katharine Merry and Ian Taylor were also in attendance to support the event.

The highlight of the evening was a visit from men’s first-team captain John McGinn and Under-21s defender Josh Feeney, with participants having the opportunity to ask questions about all things Villa, their favourite football moments and much more.

Participants also had the opportunity to walk away with exclusive merchandise via raffles and auctions, as well as take part in a night-time tour around Villa Park.

The Big Villa Sleep Out: £16,000 raised in aid of Villa Kitchen