Raising money through charity challenges
You can take part in an endurance test and raise awareness and funds for Home-Start UK. Examples could be a sponsored cycle ride, a parachute jump, a trek or a walk. Events take place in the UK and abroad. You can either organise your own event, or take part in an expedition that is arranged by a charity challenge company.
Take part in a charity challenge for Home-Start
Home-Start offers a variety of events to participate in
and raise valuable donations to support the charity. Check out the events below
for more information.
Charity Cycles
 | Prepare to be overwhelmed by Vietnam's
natural contrasting beauty - from the patchwork of bright green rice paddies to
the rugged mountains and white sandy beaches you can't fail to be bewitched by
its traditional charm! |
 | From vibrant Havana
and the relaxed rural western province, to the dazzling beaches and clear blue
seas of the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba
offers you an extraordinary experience that will not be forgotten. |
Charity Treks
 | Located on the North Eastern tip of Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the world's highest peaks and a truly amazing spectacle! |
 | Immerse yourself in ancient Peruvian culture and explore the remote Lares region of the Peruvian Andes... |
 | Explore Costa Rica's diverse landscapes, from rainforest to mountains to volcanoes before arriving at the crystal blue sea. A remote and rewarding challenge awaits... |
 | Imagine the feel of the desert underfoot, taking in mesmerising landscapes beyond your wildest expectations and dramatic sand dunes as far as the eye can see. |
UK Events
 | Freefall at over 120mph with one of our
10,000 feet tandem skydives - and if you raise the minimum sponsorship money
you get to skydive for FREE! Be inspired click here to find out more. |
Accelerated Freefall Solo Skydive
Take the first part of a professional skydivers course and skydive solo from 10,000 feet - and if you raise the minimum sponsorship money you get to skydive for FREE!
Static Line Square Parachute Jump
Take a day's training and learn how to make a 3,000 feet solo parachute jump - and if you raise the minimum sponsorship money you will get to jump for FREE!
If you are organising your own event in the UK, please contact Home-Start UKIf you would like to take part in a charity challenge event on behalf of Home-Start UK, you will need to consider the following points:
How to raise money through your event
Inexpensive ways to publicise your event include: creating your own website, contacting your local media, getting friends, family and colleagues to support you, or putting up posters in your neighbourhood shops, meeting places, public buildings and businesses.Register with the charity donations website, Just Giving. There you can create your own web page which will tell sponsors about your event and enable them to donate securely online.
Just Giving
Tel: 0845 021 2110 (local rate)
Email: help@justgiving.net
The law
You must comply with the law if you are fundraising for Home-Start UK. For more information contact Home-Start UK, or:The Institute of Fundraising
Tel: 020 7840 1000
Email: enquiries@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
Finance
Have you planned how you will manage the collection and payment of the donations you receive? Remember that you can still collect donations after the event takes place. Contact Home-Start UK for more information and for support. We have many years' fundraising experience, and we are happy to help.If you would prefer to phone: 0870 220 6707.
Gift Aid
It's important to ask your sponsors to sign up to Gift Aid. Home-Start UK can claim back 28% of the donation from the Inland Revenue if the sponsors are tax payers. You will need to ask your supporters to sign a special
form. Insurance
You may need to take out insurance cover for your event. For more information, contact Home-Start UK or a charity challenge company.Planning
Have you considered the time and resources you will need to organise your event? Be realistic about what you can achieve within your timescale. Try writing out a timetable of tasks that need to be done by a certain date and ticking them off when they are done.Health
Are you physically fit and healthy enough to take part in your event? Try going to the gym or taking a few brisk walks to make sure you are in top shape for your big day. It is a good idea to get a check up with your doctor before undertaking any serious charity challenge.Other ways you can support Home-Start
Home-Start raises self-confidence, improves social networks, reduces difficult behaviour on the part of the child and improves physical and mental health
"Every Child Matters"
Government Green Paper
For every £ you give:
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92p is spent on our charitable activities
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7p goes towards further fundraising effort and
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1p is spent on management and administration
