Home-Start Guildford
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Traditional Method
Share the Load – Fundraising Guide
A simple step-by-step guide to help supporters raise money for Share the Load
Share the Load is a simple challenge:
Carry a physical weight to represent the load families face every day.
Follow the steps below to take part and raise vital funds for this cause.
TOGETHER WE CAN LIGHTEN THE LOAD
Step 1: Choose Your Challenge
Supporters can take part in any way that suits them:
- Set a walk distance
- Wear the weight during your day
- Team up with friends
- Create your own twist
Done fully at your own pace, in your own time
Step 2: Choose Your Weight
Pick something meaningful to carry – a backpack filled with:
- books
- rice
- tine
- household items
Choose a weight that feels challenging but safe.
Use our guide to choose a symbolic weight:
Step 3: Complete Your Registration Form
Before taking part, all sponsorship supporters must complete a registration form.
This helps us keep track of participants, stay in touch, and ensure everyone receives the correct funding materials.
Once registered, you will receive an email from the charity.
Step 4: Use Your Paper Sponsorship Form
This method uses a paper sponsorship for to collect donations.
Supporters should:
- Ask friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours to sponsor their challenge
- Record each donation clearly on the form
- Collect all cash donations themselves
- Keep the form safe until the challenge is complete
If you fill all the spaces, feel free to download the form again. Bring all sponsorship forms to the office with the donations.
Step 5: Spread the Word
Share your challenges
- Post on Social Media
- Tag @homestartguildford
- Share your story
- Ask your workplace or community groups to join in
Remember to: #homestartguildford #ShareTheLoad #takepart4guildford
Step 6: Plan ahead and stay safe
Safety first:
- Choose a comfortable weight
- Plan your route
- Stay hydrated
- Let someone know where you’re going
- Take breaks
Step 7: Complete Your Challenge
When your ready:
- Do your challenge
- Take photos or videos
- Share your progress
- Encourage last-minute donations
You can also pass the challenge on to someone else.
Step 8: Hand In Your Sponsorship Money
Once you’ve completed your challenge:
- Collect all cash donations listed on your sponsorship form
- Place the money in a sealed envelope
- Bring it to the Home-Start Guildford office
- Include your completed sponsorship form inside the envelope
If you need help or cannot visit in person, contact the office to arrange an alternative.
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