BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//HHUGS - ECPv5.14.0.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:HHUGS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hhugs.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for HHUGS BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T130544 CREATED:20240307T232807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T001324Z UID:222574-1717230600-1717268400@www.hhugs.org.uk SUMMARY:Steps for Relief: Roundabout Redbridge - 7th Goodmayes Sponsored Walk DESCRIPTION:We’re back with the 7th Goodmayes Sponsored Walk in aid of HHUGS!  \nWe will be taking part in a sponsored walk of Masajid in and around Redbridge on Saturday 1st June 2024 to raise crucial funds for HHUGS. \nOur mission serves a dual purpose – transforming the lives of families on our doorstep\, whilst introducing our scouts to the local Masajid\, all while having a blast on a fantastic day out! \nSince 2007\, our annual Sponsored Walk has been a beacon of community support and charity fundraising\, and this year\, we’re back again\, ready to make a real difference. \nWe will be beginning our walk from the Gardens of Peace Cemetery. The walk is designed to be enjoyable for participants of most fitness levels\, and there’s no training required. \nWe’re pleased to say 7G Girl Scouts\, Boy Scouts\, Girl/Boy Explorers\, and older Cubs will be joining us. The Cubs and Beavers will be joining in mid-day. \nThis year\, we’re proud to support HHUGS (Helping Households Under Great Stress)\, a unique\, zakat-eligible charity dedicated to providing vital financial\, emotional\, and practical support to Muslim households right here in the UK\, impacted by counter-terror legislation. \nTheir Ramadhan campaigns strive to provide isolated families with essentials such as shelter\, food\, debt relief\, and faith and culturally sensitive therapy. They also provide longer-term relief such as empowering single mothers and bringing together families with the community for social events. \nRamadhan is an especially difficult time for HHUGS families as it’s a reminder of what’s missing. Single mothers are forced to become breadwinners overnight and struggle to make ends meet and feed their young. \nHHUGS’ initiatives help these mothers through the month of Ramadhan\, restoring hope\, and act as a reminder that strangers do care about them during the sacred season. \n“They made a big\, big change in my life. Fifteen years\, they’ve supported me and my children. They make happiness come to my family…Every Ramadhan\, they help me with food\, they send iftar. Every Eid\, they make the kids happy…” \n  \nFAQ  \n  \nWhen and where is the walk taking place?  \n\nThe walk is taking place on Saturday 1st June 2024. The starting point is Gardens of Peace Cemetery.\n\n  \nWhat time does it start?  \n\nFor general Scouts and Explorers\, the drop off is 8:30-9:30 am at Gardens of Peace.\nFor the Cubs and Beavers\, the drop-off timing is 12:30-1:30 pm and the location will be confirmed.\nFor the Older Cubs who are 10+ years old\, they are invited to join Scouts and Explorers at the beginning of the day if they feel they will be able to do the entire day walking.\n\nWhen will it end?  \nPick-up is 6:30 pm – 7:00pm \nA final route with a drop-off location/meeting point and confirmed timings will be sent out in due course. \n  \nHow can I sign up?  \nYou can sign up by filling in this booking form.  The booking deadline is Wednesday\, 06 March 2024 \n  \nHow fit do I need to be?  \nThe walk is designed to be enjoyable for participants of most fitness levels\, and there’s no training required. \n  \nIs there a participation fee?  \nThe fee is £5 per child.  Payment will be taken via OSM. Lunch will be provided. \n  \nWhat should I wear?  \nPlease wear a full Scout uniform and appropriate shoes or trainers for the walk (walkers without correct footwear will not be allowed to partake)\, a light raincoat\, and a packed lunch in a backpack. \n  \nWhat shouldn’t I bring?  \nNo phones or tech will be permitted (airpods\, etc) for safety reasons. \n  \nWhat if I get lost or injured during the walk?  \nBefore the walk\, we will have a group event briefing. All participants will be provided with a printed and electronic route map with details of what to do in the unlikely event of getting lost and injured. \nThere will also be staff and volunteers guiding you along the way and qualified First Aid representatives to help you along your walk. \n  \nWhat are the benefits of taking part?  \nAside from changing the lives of families in need this Ramadhan\, there are many benefits to walking: \nPhysical health – Walking can help you to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. By getting into regular walking habits\, you will feel more energetic and awake over time. \nPushing out of your comfort zone and achieving – Whether you walk along the coast\, trek a mountain\, or take multiple flights of stairs\, feel the rush as you tick off the miles towards completing your challenge. \nMeeting others: It’s a great way to connect and socialise with others\, whilst making a huge difference. \nSeeing local Masajid: Get to know the locality\, and explore various Masajid in the Redbridge area. \n  \nHow will I fundraise?  \nWe will be fundraising for HHUGS through their online platform. A crowdfunding page\, sponsorship form\, and further fundraising details will be sent to you after you have booked. We will be aiming to get the fundraising links out in time for Ramadhan. HHUGS will also provide us with images\, videos and fundraising templates to help the children reach their target. \n  \nWho are HHUGS? \nHHUGS (Helping Households Under Great Stress) are a unique\, zakat-eligible charity dedicated to providing vital financial\, emotional\, and practical support to Muslim households right here in the UK\, impacted by counter-terror legislation. \nHow much do I need to fundraise? \nWe recommend each child aims to fundraise £150. We are confident however that with a little effort\, the children can easily raise far more than the minimum £150 target! \n  \nI have never fundraised before\, where do I start? \nEasy. Your fundraising page will be set up automatically when you register and will be added to our very own leaderboard system. \nOnce you’ve set your target\, share the page with your friends\, and family. It’ll have all the details of the challenge you’re taking on – and allows people to sponsor you and donate straight to HHUGS\, quickly and easily online. \n£150 may seem daunting at first\, but it’s really as simple as getting 15 friends to donate £10. \nIf that’s a breeze\, you can set your heights on a higher target – £500 or £1000 – easily achieved with just 20 friends donating £50. \nMany children and parents alike have doubted they could raise £150 but with sincere intentions\, du’a and the help of Allah they went to raise £1000 in the space of a few days. Some went on to smash the target by raising £5000 or £10000!! So never underestimate what you can achieve! \nWe’re on hand to support and encourage you at every stage\, and if you’re not a confident wordsmith\, we can even provide template messages for you to share if you’re short of ideas.   Remember to use all means at your disposal to share your page – if you’re on social media\, take advantage of the platforms to raise funds. \nHere are a few tips: \n\nFundraising pages are just like paper sponsorship forms\, except they’re online\, so you don’t have to worry about dealing with cash\, cheques and chasing sponsors after the event is finished. You could even create your own fundraising team to help you spread the word!\nLevel up your profile – Add an image\, complete your story and set your event date.\nKick-start your fundraising by donating to yourself. It’s a great way to begin your fundraising!\nSet a target: Aim high and keep your friends and family updated on how close you are to reach your goal!\nSpread the word. Once your page has been created you can share it with your contacts on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, TikTok and Snapchat. You can also share it via a SMS message\, e-mailing your contacts\, or sending a WhatsApp and Telegram broadcast to your friends and family. Don’t forget to share it on any groups that you’re on.\nYou can also share it on your story on WhatsApp\, Facebook and Instagram.\nChange your profile picture on all your social media platforms to our very own fundraiser avatar. You can even add it to your email signature! And of course don’t forget the old fashioned way of speaking to friends and family on the phone too!\nLet everyone know when the countdown to your challenge has begun by using our social media badges and sharing your page on your social media channels.\nUse social media to promote your walk through status updates\, posting photos as your train\, or undertake your walk\, making videos\, sending messages. Encourage others to join you if it’s safe to do so and you’re in a group of six!\nThink of fun ways to help donations roll in and the hours will fly by.\nAsk for help! Don’t be afraid to ask for tips from other fundraisers on our WhatsApp groups or asking staff for ways to energise donors if you find you’re getting stuck.\n\nHere are some other ways to help: \n\nContact your local press and radio stations with your fundraising·\nContact local businesses for their support by asking them to sponsor you·\nWe can send you a Charity Collection Penny Box which you can place at home or work if you’re back in the office\, and even at the till of your local take away (with permission!). Order yours now at hhugs.org.uk/pennybox.\n\nRemember\, HHUGS are here to help so you can kick start your fundraising! \n  \nHow do I send you the money from my fundraising page? \nYou don’t have to do anything. We receive it automatically when you use our leaderboard fundraising platform! Thank you! \n\nCan I fundraise offline? \nOf course\, you can. If people have given you your sponsor money in cash\, or made a bank transfer to you\, and you want us to add this to your page\, simply pay it in yourself. Alternatively\, you can simply click “Add cash donation” and we’ll be in touch to verify your offline donation before it is added to your page. You can send a cheque (with the reference Scouts Masajid Walk + Your name) with your completed sponsorship form to: \nHHUGS\n4th floor\n43 Berkeley Square\,\nLondon\,\nW1J 5FJ \n  \nWhat is Gift Aid and does it really matter? \nMake every £1 worth 25p more at no extra cost to you. It’s just a little box to tick but Gift Aid makes a huge difference when it comes to how much money we can raise to support families in the need right here in the UK. \nTo be eligible to add Gift Aid to your donation\, you must be a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax then the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all donations made in that tax year it’s your responsibility to pay any difference. The government will give a further 25% of your donation to the charity\, and it doesn’t cost you or your sponsors a thing. \nThis option will be there on your fundraising page\, but if you could mention it to your sponsors\, you could help raise much more money to support families torn apart by national security measures. Find out more about Gift Aid here.\n \n\nHow will the money I raise be utilised? \nThe money you raise can provide relief and hope to families in need this Ramadhan. Every step you take can ease the burdens of single mothers\, children growing up without their fathers\, and elderly parents struggling without their sons. \nWith more than 50% of UK Muslims entrapped in the cycle of poverty\, your donations can help those who need it most. \nFor most of us\, Ramadhan is a time of family\, gathering and the joy of community. In the homes of HHUGS families\, however\, Ramadhan brings with it a sharp reminder of all that has been lost. \nThe peace of the month carries a sadness and emptiness as iftar meals\, tarawih prayers and Eid preparations all take place without the heart of the home: the father\, husband and beloved son. \nThe financial burden makes preparing iftar that much harder. The social isolation hurts more in a month of togetherness. The stigma faced by having a family member imprisoned stings more sharply in a time meant for mercy. \nYou can help set things right again. Your steps can clothe and feed children growing up without their fathers\, and warm the hearts of elderly parents isolated from their communities this Ramadhan. You can respond to their silent cries with relief and hope. \nYour fundraising can transform lives \nYour steps will show families the value of the ummah and how this month can be made sweet again. By raising: \n\n£15 you can gift a child festive joy and make them feel valued with an Eid Gift\n£40 you can remind a family they are not forgotten with a Ramadhan Gift Box\n£50 you can relieve hunger with a food pack of essentials or for £250 for a month of food vouchers\n£200 you can heal trauma with professional therapy\n£500 you can shelter families and provide security by covering rent and utilities\n£750 you can revive hope and restore a child’s self-worth and dignity by supporting their physical and emotional well-being.\n£1000 you can rebuild lives by helping single mothers gain independence through educational and vocational training\n£2000 you can alleviate the burden of debt for struggling women.\n\nYou can change lives for some of the most ostracised families in our midst. \n  \nWhat if I can’t reach my target? \nAt HHUGS we’ve seen many challengers\, supporters and volunteers achieve great feats despite their initial self-doubt. That’s why we’re confident that with a bit of effort\, with the help of Allah (swt) and thereafter our support\, you will surpass your own expectations. \nHowever\, if you try your best but can’t reach your target (and we doubt this will be the case) then all is far from lost. You still walk away with the rewards of your intentions\, your efforts and whatever amount you do manage to raise. \n“Whoever intends to perform a good deed but does not do it\, Allah will record it as a complete good deed.” (Bukhari\, Muslim) \nSo aim high with pure intentions\, say ‘Bismillah’ and tie your camel by giving it your best effort\, then leave the rest to Allah (swt). You’ve got nothing to lose\, and everything to gain\, in sha’ Allah! \n  \nWhat should I do if I’ve forgotten my username and password? \nClick here https://www.hhugs.org.uk/my-account/lost-password/ if you’ve forgotten your password on our sign up page. Follow the instructions on the email you receive to reset your password. \nStill having trouble? Please contact us at info@hhugs.org.uk for help logging into your account. \n  URL:https://www.hhugs.org.uk/e/7thgoodmayes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707 DTSTAMP:20240329T130544 CREATED:20230822T230019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201311Z UID:213697-1720224000-1720310399@www.hhugs.org.uk SUMMARY:Al-Noor Boat Race 2024 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sunshine\, stiff competition and a whole lot of splashin’ is what the Al-Noor Annual Boat Race is all about.  Whether you’re a sinker or swimmer\, we want you on our crew\, and ready to race. \nThe Al-Noor Dragon Boat Race at Fairlop Waters aims to unite the community by bringing together charitable organisations for a dose of fast racing and fundraising.  No experience is necessary – get involved simply by registering\, fundraising and taking part. \nSign up now! \nOpen to men and women \nRegistration Fee: £10 \nFundraising Target: £250 (Minimum) \nAge restrictions: 12 years+[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”What is the Al Noor Boat Challenge?”]The Al-Noor Annual Boat Race is an event which has been established by the Al-Noor Foundation in the Summer of 2018\, at Fairlop Waters in the London Borough of Redbridge. \nThe event is open to all schools\, faith groups\, charities and corporate organisations. The event aims to unite the community whereby individuals\, families and organisations have the opportunity to raise money for charitable causes which are close to their hearts\, by simple registering for a boat and participating in the race. \nThe boats are segregated\, so either all-women participants or all-men\, and each gender participates in separate heats/rounds.  Each boat requires 17 people to participate and row to compete against 3 other charities/boats of the same gender in each heat/round. There are also 3 additional places for reserves/subs.  Normally\, each charity will participate in a minimum of two heats. The fastest teams in each heat/round are then shortlisted to participate against the top teams in the men and women’s semi-final and final.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why a Boat Race?”]Boat races are part of the heritage of British culture and an amazing way to unite both competitors and communities together behind a common cause. Dragon Boat racing is something which is growing in popularity in the UK\, originating from Southern China’s Guangdong Province. The boats we will be using can accommodate up to 17 riders at a time and will be provided by a specialist Dragon Boat company which the Foundation has partnered up with to run the event.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where is it taking place?”]Fairlop Waters Country Park is the largest country park and leisure facility\, located in the London Borough of Redbridge. It is easily accessible from the M25\, via the A12\, also from the city of London\, via the A11 and A12. It is also conveniently positioned for ease of transport via the Central Line to Fairlop and Barkingside stations\, which are only a short walk to the complex. Fairlop sailing lake offers attractive surroundings to participate in activities or just relax and watch the fun. The thirty-eight-acre sailing lake with two large islands offers opportunities for a variety of activities including windsurfing and sailing. \nThe full address is: Fairlop Waters\, Forest Road Barkingside\, Essex\, IG6 3HN[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can I take part?”]Simply sign up\, and your ready-made page on our leaderboard will be created\, set your target and spread the word far and wide! The only essential is to let everyone know you’re taking on this challenge for a great cause\, so they can donate and support you like the HHUGS Hero you are![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is there a registration fee?”]Yes\, the registration is £10 and contributes towards the registration cost for the charity to hire the boat. Spectators can attend for free.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How much do I need to fundraise?”]We ask all participants to fundraise a minimum of £250. We are confident however that with a little effort\, that this will be easily achievable.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is there an age restriction?”]The minimum age for participants is 12 years +[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do I need any previous experience? Will you offer training beforehand?”]No previous experience in dragon boat racing is needed. Each team will be inducted on the day before the races start. \nGiven the growing popularity and competitive nature of the challenge\, over the years there has been a demand from participants to have training pre-event. Subject to availability and demand\, we will be able to book training sessions but we will require a minimum of 14 participants to confirm for a particular training date. We will provide more details about available dates and times. Training is likely to take place at a dragon boat racing centre in Docklands\, E16.  If these sessions are fully booked we may be able to source training centres in other areas of London. Training ensures that participants can learn the technique and be in sync as a team\, so it definitely makes you a more effective rower and makes for a stiffer competition on the day! Trainers recommend 3-4 sessions for new teams to be in sync.  However\, please do note that training is not mandatory – we have had participants attend without training before and for us the main purpose is the taking part and having fun on the day![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can I get there?”]By train\nBarkingside station is the nearest station (Central & Elizabeth Line)\, which is a 1 minute walk. It is also a short walk from Fairlop station (Central Line). \nBy car\nThere will be car park facilities available on the day. It is easily accessible from the M25\, via the A12. \nBy Bus \nLine Name  Direction \n\n462 –  Ilford\n169 – Barking\n247 – Romford Station\nN8 – Hainault\, the Lowe\n150 – Chigwell Row\n167 – Loughton\n275 – Barkingside\n667 – West Hatch School\n677 – Debden\n\nThe nearest stops are: \n\nBarkingside Station (U) 6 min walk\nBarkingside Station (S) 6 min walk\nFairlop Waters (W) 9 min walk\nFullwell Cross (A) 21 min walk\n\n[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who can take part?”]Men and women\, over 13 years+. The event is also free for spectators to attend so bring your friends and family to watch and cheer you on![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How fit do I need to be? Do I need to be able to swim?”]No participants do not need to know how to swim. Every participant will be given a life jacket to wear and you will be receive a full health and safety briefing. People of all fitness levels are welcome to the challenge. If you have any medical conditions\, please consult your doctor before you register.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What should I wear?”]Wear comfortable clothing and footwear.  Rest assured\, for female participants\, they can complete the race in an abaya/jilbab and niqab if they so wish. We also recommend you bring waterproofs as you will probably get wet. We will provide a HHUGS t-shirt for every participant to wear and will have a range of sizes available on the day. Please apply plenty of sun cream as it will usually be a hot summer’s day and participants have experienced sun-burn before.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Will lunch be provided? Are other refreshments available?”]HHUGS will not be providing lunch for participants but there will be many food stalls available on the day. There is usually an option to pre-order your food in advance to help avoid the queues. More information will be sent out to you prior to the race.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are there toilets on site?”]Yes there are toilets on site.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Will there be an area to perform prayer?”]Yes\, there will be an area to pray dhuhr and asr.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What’s in it for me?”]There are many benefits to dragon boat racing! \nPeople of all fitness levels can participate and the longer you do it\, the fitter you’ll become. \nIt’s a whole-body workout — your legs are the anchor\, while the muscles in your arms\, shoulders and back drag the paddle through the water. \nIt’s also great for strengthening your abs and core. \nIt helps to build your cardiovascular fitness — your endurance and stamina will quickly build. \nPhysical activity also supports your mental well-being. It can reduce anxiety\, improve self-esteem\, reduce stress and build a greater sense of calm. As believers\, we should look after our mind as well as our body. \nPushing out of your comfort zone and achieving – it’s quite probable that you have never participated in a dragon boat race before so this gives you an opportunity to try out something new and push yourself out of your comfort zone on the water. \nThe Boat Race also provides the perfect opportunity for you to meet up with friends\, family and loved ones and enjoy a great summer’s day out! \nAnd above all\, you will have the satisfaction and hope in the reward you will be attaining by supporting families in need\, often overlooked by the community\, right here in the UK. \nIf that wasn’t enough of a reason\, every day\, charity is due on each of our joints. Charity is not a burden or obligation on us\, it is a privilege and a responsibility. When we have been blessed by Allah\, the best way to show gratitude to Him is by using those same blessings to help others. \nCharity invites untold blessings into your own life and protects you from so many hardships you weren’t even aware you were saved from. Allah loves those who serves others so rowing to relieving the burdens of the brothers and sisters right on our doorstep. \nYou may not have huge sums of money to give\, but this challenge provides a golden opportunity for any individual to make a difference – whether you’re blessed with disposable income or otherwise. \nWhat is also amazing about fundraising is that you’ll be rewarded for whatever your friends donate\, without decreasing in their reward in the least. \n“Whoever guides someone to virtue will be rewarded equivalent to him who practices that good action.” [Bukhari].[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What happens to the money I raise?”]The money you raise will help provide pastoral\, practical and financial support to families who need it most – women\, children and elderly parents of detainees\, whose lives have been shattered following the trauma of a raid. \nAt HHUGS\, we know raids can literally tear families apart. That’s why we’re here\, helping families whose lives have been devastated by detention to find their feet amidst the chaos\, at a time when the rest of the community have often abandoned them. Every penny raised by competitors like you will allow sisters like Nazia to keep a roof over her head and will mean her children don’t go hungry. \n“HHUGS came and picked me up at a time when I really thought I would end up sitting outside a branch of Tesco begging. Once I left the hostel\, I feared I would wind up homeless and it was exactly then when HHUGS came and stood by me with the support I needed. Their support means I can keep a roof over my head\, pay my council tax and cover my grocery expenses with monthly shopping vouchers. If you truly want to store great reward for your hereafter\, come together to support HHUGS in every way you possibly can.” \nHHUGS is the only UK registered charity currently supporting over 225 families – that’s more than 750 individuals. Every penny raised in taking part in this challenge will allow us to support some of the most isolated families in the UK\, vulnerable women\, children and the elderly\, who have been ostracised and stigmatised by society. \nYour fundraising can transform lives \n£50 could unite children with their father by facilitating a prison visit or provide a secondary school child with stationery for the year.\n£100 could pay for a family’s utility bills.\n£165 could help a child stand tall on the first day of term.\n£250 could provide food and basic necessities for a sister and her children for a month\n£500 could protect a family from eviction and provide them with a roof over their head\, security and protection from the elements.\n£1000 could alleviate the debts that a family struggle to pay. \nJazaakum Allahu khaira for signing up. You will make a huge difference to the lives of people.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I have never fundraised before\, where do I start?”]Easy. Your fundraising page will be set up automatically when you register and will be added to our very own leaderboard system! \nOnce you’ve set your target\, share the page with your friends\, family and colleagues. It’ll have all the details of the challenge you’re taking on – and allows people to sponsor you and donate straight to HHUGS\, quickly and easily online. \n£250 may seem daunting at first\, but it’s really as simple as getting 25 friends to donate £10. \nIf that’s a breeze\, you can set your heights on a higher target – £500 or £1000 – easily achieved with just 20 friends donating £50. \nMany novice fundraisers have doubted they could raise £250 but with sincere intentions\, du’a and the help of Allah they went to raise £1000 in the space of a few days. Some went on to smash the target by raising £5000 or £10000!! So never underestimate what you can achieve! \nWe’re on hand to support and encourage you at every stage\, and if you’re not a confident wordsmith\, we can even provide template messages for you to share if you’re short of ideas. Remember to use all means at your disposal to share your page – WhatsApp\, Instagram\, Snapchat\, Facebook\, Twitter\, Telegram and SMS. Some even made videos to encourage people\, and got their parents and children to compete with them in the process! Whether you’re a novice or an experienced fundraiser\, this method is tried and tested. \nHere are a few tips: \nFundraising pages are just like paper sponsorship forms\, except they’re online\, so you don’t have to worry about dealing with cash\, cheques and chasing sponsors after the event is finished. You could even create your own fundraising team to help you spread the word! \nLevel up your profile – Add an image\, complete your story and set your event date. \nKick-start your fundraising by donating to yourself. It’s a great way to begin your fundraising! \nSet a target: Aim high and keep your friends and family updated on how close you are to reach your goal! Once you’ve reached your initial target\, don’t be afraid to increase it! People are usually willing to keep giving\, despite you raising the target a number of times. Remember\, the more you raise\, the more families can be supported! \nSpread the word. Once your page has been created you can share it with your contacts on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram and Snapchat. You can also share it via a SMS message\, e-mailing your contacts\, or sending a WhatsApp and Telegram broadcast to your friends and family. Don’t forget to share it on any groups that you’re on. \nYou can also share it on your story on WhatsApp\, Facebook and Instagram. \nChange your profile picture on all your social media platforms to our very own fundraiser avatar. You can even add it to your email signature! And of course don’t forget the old fashioned way of speaking to friends and family on the phone too! \nLet everyone know when the countdown to your challenge has begun by using our social media badges and sharing your page on your social media channels. \nUse social media to promote your walk through status updates\, posting photos as your train\, or undertake your walk\, making videos\, sending messages. Encourage others to join you if it’s safe to do so and you’re in a group of six! \nThink of fun ways to help donations roll in and the hours will fly by. \nAsk for help! Don’t be afraid to ask for tips from other fundraisers on our WhatsApp groups or asking staff for ways to energise donors if you find you’re getting stuck. \nHere are some other ways to help: \nGet your fundraising matched by a colleague\, workplace or friend· \nContact your local press and radio stations with your fundraising· \nContact local businesses for their support by asking them to sponsor you· \nWe can send you a Charity Collection Penny Box which you can place at home or work if you’re back in the office\, and even at the till of your local take away (with permission!). Order yours now at hhugs.org.uk/pennybox. \nEven if a lot of events have ceased\, you can still contact your ISOC\, School\, Scouts groups and others to get involved to support your fundraising. \nRemember\, HHUGS are here to help so you can kick start your fundraising![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What if I’m not Social Media Savvy?”]Not being active on social media doesn’t mean you can’t take part. Those traditional methods of direct fundraising served us well for many years and still work wonders. We will set you up with everything you need from the get go and even provide a penny box upon request (just call 0207 733 2104 or email info@hhugs.org.uk). Download our Fundraising Toolkit for a complete A-Z of fundraising idea and simple steps that will help you achieve fundraising success.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do I send you the money from my fundraising page?”]You don’t have to do anything. We receive it automatically when people donate online.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I fundraise offline?”]Of course\, you can. If people have given you your sponsor money in cash\, or made a bank transfer to you\, and you want us to add this to your page\, simply pay it in yourself. Alternatively\, you can simply click “Add cash donation” and we’ll be in touch to verify your offline donation before it is added to your page. You can send a cheque (with the reference Boat Race + Your name) with your completed sponsorship form to: \nHHUGS\n4th floor\n43 Berkeley Square\,\nLondon\,\nW1J 5FJ[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is Gift Aid and does it really matter?”]Make every £1 worth 25p more at no extra cost to you. It’s just a little box to tick but Gift Aid makes a huge difference when it comes to how much money we can raise to support families in the need right here in the UK. \nTo be eligible to add Gift Aid to your donation\, you must be a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax then the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all donations made in that tax year it’s your responsibility to pay any difference. The government will give a further 25% of your donation to the charity\, and it doesn’t cost you or your sponsors a thing. \nThis option will be there on your fundraising page\, but if you could mention it to your sponsors\, you could help raise much more money to support families torn apart by national security measures. Find out more about Gift Aid here.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What if I can’t reach my target?”]At HHUGS we’ve seen many challengers\, supporters and volunteers achieve great feats despite their initial self-doubt. That’s why we’re confident that with a bit of effort\, with the help of Allah (swt) and thereafter our support\, you will surpass your own expectations. \nHowever\, if you try your best but can’t reach your target (and we doubt this will be the case) then all is far from lost. You still walk away with the rewards of your intentions\, your efforts and whatever amount you do manage to raise.\n\n“Whoever intends to perform a good deed but does not do it\, Allah will record it as a complete good deed.” (Bukhari\, Muslim) \nSo aim high with pure intentions\, say ‘Bismillah’ and tie your camel by giving it your best effort\, then leave the rest to Allah (swt). You’ve got nothing to lose\, and everything to gain\, in sha’ Allah![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What should I do if I’ve forgotten my username and password?”]Click here https://www.hhugs.org.uk/my-account/lost-password/ if you’ve forgotten your password on our sign up page. Follow the instructions on the email you receive to reset your password. \nStill having trouble? Please contact us at info@hhugs.org.uk for help logging into your account.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What if I no longer want to take part?”]Get in touch by emailing info@hhugs.org.uk or calling us on 0207 733 2104 if you can no longer take part. We regret that we will not be able to refund registration fees or anyone who has already donated to support you.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.hhugs.org.uk/e/boat-race-2024/ LOCATION:Fairlop Waters\, Fairlop Waters\, London\, Essex\, IG6 3HN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hhugs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Social.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR