Taking on a challenge for St Raphael’s Hospice is a fantastic way to stay active, enjoy the great outdoors, and support people living with life-limiting conditions. It’s your choice, you pick the event and you make the rules.
Whether there’s an Obstacle course you want to conquer, a Hyrox event you want to enter, or you want to organise a group challenge with your friends, we’ll support you at every turn.
How it works
You get helpful tips and advice
Receive ideal tips and advice for your type of event.
Let us know you are supporting St Raphael’s
We love hearing how you’re supporting us, so please share your story.
You get fundraising support
Our team can help you reach your target by offering tips, advice and support by phone.
Helping you raise money
Whether you’re running a marathon or hosting a bake sale, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Quick steps to plan your event
Choose an Event
Check out our partner sites for events you could join
Choose a date
Whether you go for a one-day event or something more adventurous, choosing a date can help make it real and kick start your adventure
Get your team together
You don’t have to, butfundraising with others is safer and more fun, and it increases your network for fundraising support
Register your challenge
Register you challenge with us so we can support you throughout
Set up your fundraising page
Set up your JustGiving fundraising page so your network of friends and family can support your challenge
Frequently asked questions
I need some help with fundraising ideas, can you help?
We love fundraising and want to help make sure it’s as easy as possible for you. We’ve got lots of ideas to help get the money rolling in.
I’ve completed my fundraising, how do I pay the money in?
Paying your money in is easy. Find out how here
I want to do a cycle but I’m not sure where. Do you have any suggestions?
There are lots of popular routes in the UK and abroad. Think about how much time you have and how much of a challenge you want to set yourself. Some of the most popular challenges last year were:
- Lands End to John O’Groats
- London to Paris
- Coast to Coast (St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay)
- Box Hill Olympic Circuit
Check out our guide to 5 of the UK’s top cycling routes. Or, discover 10 of Britain’s Top Long Distance Cycle Rides.
If you’re cycling in memory of a friend or family member you could do a route that’s special to you. Maybe somewhere you rode together if they were a cyclist, or cycle to a special place for you.
How far in the future should I pick a date for my event?
Lots of things can affect how far in advance you plan your event. Will you need to do some training? Will you want to hold extra fundraising events to help you reach your target?
If you’re hoping to lead a large event, how much notice might people need to get it in their diaries?
Lots of our supporters start planning three to six months before their event to give them plenty of time to fit fundraising and planning around their busy lives. If you’re planning something ambitious, you might need a bit longer. Don’t underestimate the amount of training you may need to do to feel ready for your event, so give yourself plenty of time.
What can I do to make sure my event is safe?
Solo events
If you are taking on a solo challenge, it can be safer (and more fun) to have friends or family meet you at points along the way. If that’s not possible, make sure there’s someone who knows your route and is waiting to meet you at the end.
As with all events, you need to plan your route carefully and think about avoiding busy roads. This will not only make it safer but make it much more enjoyable for you.
Group events
If you are leading or organising a group, one of the most important things to do is a risk assessment. This will help you to anticipate and plan for anything that might go wrong. You can find advice about how to do a risk assessment at the Health and Safety Executive.
There’s also some useful information on organising your own event from the Institute of Fundraising.
You will also need to consider whether or not you need insurance. This might be insurance for yourself if you’re doing an overseas event or public liability insurance if you’re holding a public event. For private events this may not be necessary.
Do I need to tell the local council about my event?
Please give us a call to discuss your event and we can advise the best actions to take.