Home-Start Guildford
There for parents when they need us most, because childhood can't wait
Share The Load
Carry something, so a family doesn’t have to carry everything.
Many families carry challenges that others never see. By taking on a challenge involving weight, you’ll help Home-Start support parent who need someone alongside them.
What is Share the Load?
Share The Load is a flexible fundraising challenge built around one powerful idea:
Carry something, so a family doesn’t have to carry everything.
Every day across the UK, families carry pressures most of us never see. As the guide says, “many families face pressures that are invisible from the outside” and Home‑Start volunteers walk beside them, offering practical and emotional support.
Share The Load is our way of standing with them.
Together, we can lighten the load — one challenge, one donation, one family at a time.
Download our fundraising guide
Get everything you need to get started – event ideas, tips for planning your event and all the important information for paying in your well-earned money!
Where To Take Part
Schools 🏫
Class relays and challenge weeks
Workplaces 🏢
Office stair climbs and team relays
Community Groups 👥
Park walks and town-center events
Individuals 👤
Take on your own personal challenge
Ways To Take Part
🎒 Weighted Walk
Fill a backpack with books or tins and take on a walk.
💪 All-Day Carry
Wear heavy boots, a coat or equipment for the day.
🔀 Team Relay
Pass a weighted item between team members
🎨 Creative Challenge
Create your own way of carrying the load.
Why Your Challenge Makes a Difference
Every challenge represents the emotional and practical load many families carry everyday.
Funds raised help Home-Start Guildford provide practical and emotional support to parents when they need it most.
So far we have:
- Supported 143 Families (in the last financial year)
- 41 Home Visiting Volunteers (in the last financial year)
- Supported Local Families for nearly 30 Years
TOGETHER WE CAN LIGHTEN THE LOAD
How To Take Part
Online - Fundraising through JustGiving
We recommend creating a JustGiving Fundraising page so friends and family can sponsor your challenge easily. Every fundraiser can create their own page linked to the campaign.
Traditional - Paper Sponsorship Form
Alternatively, you can download our sponsorship form fill it out and give in with cash donations to the office.
Highlights
- Flexible Fundraising – you can start at any time
- Ongoing Campaign – There is no fixed end date and you can join at any time
- Home-Start Guildford will highlight your activity on their website and cross social media
- It’s really easy to take part – no special equipment is needed
- You can set your own challenge and fundraising target – every penny counts no matter how small
Show Us How Your Sharing The Load
- Share Photos
- Share Videos
- Tell Your Fundraising Story
#ShareTheLoad
Tag us:
Instagram: @homestartguildford
Facebook: @Home-Start Guildford
FAQ's
Suggested QuestionsHow much weight should I carry?
Choose something challenging but safe.
Can children take part?
Yes, with age-appropriate challenges and supervision.
Do I need a fundraising target?
We suggest setting a target that feels achievable.
Can I take part as a team?
absolutely. Many businesses, schools and groups enjoy team challenges.
Ready To Share The Load
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