Start as soon as possible

The sooner you start, the more you will collect

Enlist the help of others

Encourage family, friends and work colleagues to help fundraise on your organisations, businesses or individuals where you have a contact.

Plan and be prepared

Adopt a similar determined and planned approach to your fundraising as you do for your training. Planning how you are going to raise your sponsorship money from start to finish can save you a lot of time and hassle later. Carry a sponsorship form with you at all times.

Personalise your mission

Why are you undertaking this challenge? In casual conversation you can let people know what you re doing and why. This makes your request more real.

Approach your employer

As unlikely as it may seem, see if your employer will give you any time off for your fundraising efforts, or if they will “match” any funds you raise.

Get the money first

Try and get as much of the money prior to the challenge, as you people loose interest quickly and find excuses for not paying up. You can always give it back if for some reason you are unable to take part.

Think creatively

Sponsorship isn`t the only way to raise money. Coffee mornings, quiz nights, collecting tins on reception desks are just a few ideas.

Don`t give up

Keep at your fundraising efforts. Remember, you are doing it for a charity so you have nothing to feel akward about when it comes to approaching people for help or money. The worst they can do is say “no”, and more often than not they will say “yes”.