The challenge lasts 7 weeks, and you can start anytime during the summer holidays (25 July to 1 September 2022).

1. Register your interest on our website using this form (or form above). We will send you emails with updates, tips and encouragement throughout your challenge. To opt out, simply check the box to say you prefer not to receive emails from us.
2. Register at www.gofundme.com and follow these easy steps:

1. Set yourself a goal to raise.
2. Add a photo - adding a photo of yourself doing the activity helps sponsors understand what you are doing.
3. Add a story - adding a story gives a compelling reason for someone to support you. People who update the story on their page raise 36% more on average!

3. Share you page with your friends, co-workers and family.

If you have wearable technology which can count your steps that is the easiest way. Most phones have a step count built into them. Alternatively look online for cheap pedometers.
Using an app like Strava which logs your activity can help with your continued motivation, especially if you are doing the challenge with a group of friends. You can log your activities routes, distance, time and encourage your friends with support too!

1. Share your page around payday. This is when people feel most generous – so you’ll probably get more people sponsoring you.
2. Approach the person/people you think will sponsor you the most first. This should help to set a precedent and hopefully others will follow suit.
3. Don’t be afraid to stretch your targets. When you notice that you are getting close you can consider increasing it to push yourself even further.
4. Spread the word.

Ask your employer if they offer matched giving. Some companies will match the amount their staff fundraise, so make sure you check as you could easily double your fundraising in one fell swoop.

Every penny goes to support Premier Foundation and our cause. Here are just some ways your donation is making a real difference:

• £5 helps 3 children in deprived areas affected by the pandemic to build resilience and become physically active each week.
• £10 provides 1 disadvantaged child a full day at our holiday camp helping them to be active, learn new skills, reduce social isolation and in a safe inclusive place during the school holidays.
• £50 gives a family with 6 weeks of direct support, through our family fitness programme, helping to build stronger relationships and healthy habits for life.

Our No.1 fundraising tip is super simple: make the first donation yourself, this will help when you are approaching others and it also makes a commitment from yourself to achieving your goal.

When collecting sponsor remember to remind sponsors of Gift Aid. If your sponsors are UK taxpayers ask them to include Gift Aid with their donation. It means for every pound they donate we receive an extra 25p, which helps to affect more children’s lives.

I still have questions about the event, where do I get support? Please check our website www.premierfoundation.org.uk. And if you still have questions, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch [email protected]– we’re here to help.