THIS AUGUST. THIS MAN. TRAPPED IN THIS BATHTUB.
Homelessness and addiction continue to devastate lives across Leeds.
Chris Sylvester is a recovering addict who knows first-hand what it means to be trapped in cycles of self-destruction... and what it takes to break free.
That's why he's getting in a bath in Leeds City Square. To help others get clean!
The event aims to raise £50,000 to support people in recovery through Getting Clean CIC, a Leeds-based social enterprise. Hit the target, and £20,000 goes directly to a lived experience support project led by Forward Leeds - recovery support designed by people who've been there.
hear us out
A message from the tub man himself, from the very tub he'll be trapped in!
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT...
Whether you're a business or a member of the public, you can support. Tune in on the day and place an order for yourself, your employees, your partners, or your friends.
You can also ‘pay it forward’. Purchasing a First Day Pack means someone leaving prison or entering treatment gets the essentials they need at their most vulnerable moment — soap, a toothbrush, peer support resources, and other necessities to help them break the cycle of crime and addiction.
For bulk orders, corporate gifting, or pay-it-forward options, get in touch at sales@gettingclean.co.uk.
And of course, you can simply buy soap at the event or at gettingclean.co.uk.
Every purchase counts towards our £50,000 target.
How it works...
Chris will be trapped in the bath and needs your help to get out!
Getting Clean employs recovering addicts in Leeds to make and sell natural soap.
We pledge to donate 50% of our company profits to supporting recovering addicts.
Specifically for this event, we have a target to sell £50k worth of soap and directly donate £20k to Forward Leeds.
FAQ
Find the most frequently asked questions below.
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No. People keep asking this question. As much as Chris is up for a test of endurance, it would not be safe to be submerged in water for that amount of time.
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Yes. Chris will sleep in the bath over the weekend until we reach our target of £50k or until midnight on the Sunday, whichever comes first.
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The rule is that Chris stays in the bath. There will strictly be only one exception to this rule… toilet breaks.
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Chris’s wellbeing will be monitored. There will be security guards and a first-aider on site at all times. It’s an endurance element with a serious purpose, designed to be safe, supported and [somewhat] dignified.
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The whole event is live-streamed on TikTok [@gettingcleansoap] for the full 60 hours, so your team can tune in and buy from anywhere. You can also visit in person on the Square, or order any time at gettingclean.co.uk.
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TUBtrap is delivered by Getting Clean CIC, a Leeds social enterprise, in collaboration with Forward Leeds, Waythrough and Leeds City Council.
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Absolutely — you’re welcome to visit, cheer Chris on and be part of the atmosphere. If you would like to be involved beyond this and/or provide support, please email sales@gettingclean.co.uk
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Getting Clean is a Leeds-based social enterprise that makes and sells natural soap, employing people in recovery from addiction. It pledges to donate 50% of company profits to supporting people in recovery. Getting Clean has a mission “to ensure that all addicts in the UK have access to peer support and employment opportunities”.
