About the event
When is Charity Week?
Charity Week is happening from 25th October - 31st October, but you can start planning for it as soon as you like! Just make sure that you always log your activities on your fundraising page once the week begins!
Where does Charity Week take place?
As this is a week where anyone and everyone can get involved, it's happening wherever you are! You choose where you would like to hold your event - your local park, your neighbourhood, your gym, your home… anywhere in the country.
Can I share my participation in Charity Week on social media?
Yes! Please share your news and successes on your favourite social media site by using the hashtag #CharityWeek so we can also share your efforts! You'll be able to see how the other supporters are doing too. You can also visit our Charity Week UK Facebook/Twitter/Instagram page.
How will my money help?
The donations made to you for taking part in Charity Week helps us to Save Lives. As a result, we will be able to fund multiple projects that will change the lives of thousands of children and orphans. You can find out more about what we will be funding and how you can have a say by visiting the causes page.
Step Challenge
What is the Step Challenge and how do I sign up?
We're challenging you to walk 100,000 steps during Charity Week! You can get involved by logging your steps on your page!
Do I have to be a part of an Institution to take part?
No, anyone can take part! Click here (link required) and register to get your own fundraising page setup!
How much do I have to fundraise?
The fundraising goal for this event is however much you feel you can raise! The more you ask friends and family to support you, the greater your chance of seeing yourself on the leader board! If you feel that you might not be able to reach the goal, please don't worry - we appreciate that you are taking part and helping to raise funds for Charity Week.
Can I share my participation on social media?
Yes! Please share your news and successes on your favourite social media site by using the hashtag #CharityWeek so we can also share your efforts! You'll be able to see how the other supporters are doing too. You can also visit our Charity Week UK Facebook/Twitter/Instagram page.
How do I track my steps?
You can manually enter your step count into the step tracker whenever you like, whether that's three times a day or three times in the week!
By adding your steps to your page, you’ll unlock special badges, increase your step total and show all your fans how hard you’re working to step for orphans and vulnerable children in support of Islamic Relief!
How do I log my distance using the step tracker?
To log your distance via the step tracker on your page, you must be logged in to your Charity Week page.
- Find the ‘Log steps’ button on your page, under the Donate button or in the Step History section.
- Can’t see this button? Double check that you’re logged in and on the right page.
- Enter the details of your stepping activity and the date.
- Press ‘Log activity’.
- After successfully logging an activity, click ‘View Activities’ to see your new post.
How to step safely
It’s important to keep safe as you step. Here’s some tips to keep safe:
- If you’re just getting started stepping make sure you sensibly ease into the challenge and build up as the days go by, 10,000 steps in a day is a great challenge but we all need to start somewhere.
- Wear comfortable, supportive footwear and socks suitable for the type of stepping you’re going to be doing.
- Plan how far you’re going to step and how long it is going to take you before leaving the house. Make sure you bring everything you need for that walk, whether that’s sunscreen for those sunny days, some water or anything else you might need.
- Always make sure you have a fully charged mobile phone or another way of getting in contact with someone in the case of an emergency.
- If you’ve planned to walk a new exciting route make sure that you tell a family member or friend where you are going and when they can expect you home, the same goes if you’re walking in the evening or a night. Or even better, why not see if they are up to the challenge and see if they want to go on a walk with you?
- When planning your routes make sure you take paths that you know are safe and populated. Keep in mind that some places are private property, so are best avoided.
I'm struggling to reach my steps, what can I do to get to my target?
Work your steps into your everyday routine to help reach your daily goal:
- Step whilst you watch your favourite TV programme.
- Take the scenic route to work.
- Leave the lift, take the stairs.
- Walk whilst on a call.
- Get out and step in your lunch hour or breaks.
- Listen to an audiobook on a walk instead of sitting down to read.
- Walk the school run or to the office.
- Park further from your destination than usual.
- Get off the bus a few stops earlier.
Fundraising
How much do I have to fundraise?
The fundraising goal for this event is however much you feel you can raise! The more you ask friends and family to support you, the greater your chance of seeing yourself on the leader board! If you feel that you might not be able to reach the goal, please don't worry - we appreciate that you are taking part and helping to raise funds for Charity Week.
When can I raise money until?
You can donate and raise funds for Charity Week till 11:59 on 12th November.
What is JustGiving and how do I use it?
"JustGiving is an online fundraising platform, which you can use to collect your donations, and you can keep your supporters up to date with your progress with your very own fundraising page. Your fundraising page will be set up automatically when you register for Charity Week.
If you have already registered, you can log in your page and by entering the log in details you supplied when you registered. You can share your page with family and friends to encourage them to support you."
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid adds 25p to every £1 donated, at no extra cost to the donor. It’s a Government scheme that enables charities to claim this ‘extra money’ from tax that people have already paid. To allow us to claim Gift Aid, the donor has to be a UK taxpayer and have paid sufficient Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax to cover the amount to Islamic Relief will reclaim in the tax year. If you are fundraising offline, please make sure you send your sponsorship form to us so we can claim it.
Are there are any fundraising materials?
Yes. We have a resources section with lots of fun resources that you can download to help you in your fundraising! You can also get in touch with your local Islamic Relief fundraiser for more fundraising tools such as buckets and t-shirts.
How do I pay in my money?
"The easiest and most cost-efficient way to collect donations is by asking your supporters to donate online through your own fundraiser page, because the money will come directly to Islamic Relief
You can also pay in using the link on the paying in page.
Banking for Institutions
This section is applicable to any institution signed up by the Charity Week volunteer team
What is the Banking Deadline?
The banking deadline is the last day you can donate money towards Charity Week. This year's banking deadline is Friday 12th November at 23:59
How can I deposit money that my institution has raised at street or station collections?
You will need to use the deposit book given in your resource packs and take the counted money to a Barclays bank to deposit.
It is important to be done this way as the collections are monitored by the local council and train companies respectively. To ensure we are following the rules, the donations must be counted, put into money bags (which you can get for free at any bank) and deposited with the deposit book into a barclays bank.
If there are any questions please reach out to your ambassador or contact finance.uk@charityweek.com
How can I deposit money that my institution has raised at our events?
The best way to deposit the money raised is either at your student union or at your local Barclays bank using the deposit book provided in your resource pack. These deposit books already have Islamic Reliefs account details printed so all you have to do is count the donations and put the amount on there along with your details and institution reference.
If you are depositing it at your student union you will need to give them the Islamic Relief bank details shown below:
BANK DETAILS: IR UK APPEALS
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 63332012
SORT CODE: 20-07-71
Some student unions may ask for a letter or email from Islamic Relief to confirm the bank details. To request a letter or email confirming you are taking part in Charity Week at your institution, please contact your participation ambassador or email finance.uk@charityweek.com
Covid
Can I host physical events as part of my fundraising activities?
Any events that are held should be held in accordance to governmental guidance in relation to lockdown and social distancing measures.
Do I have to organise events if I am not comfortable?
No, you do not have to organise any events, you can fundraise and organise alternative virtual initiatives instead.
Can events go ahead if there is a lockdown?
On the occasion of either a national or local lockdown (that affects you), no physical events should take place as per governmental guidance.
What social distancing measures should I take if I am planning an event?
Please follow the governmental guidance on social distancing. Be sure to look up the differing distances required for indoor and outdoor events.
Should I have sanitation facilities at my events?
Please be sure to provide adequate sanitation facilities at any events you may host - alcohol gels, masks and gloves would be ideal to have available.
What do I do if I test positive for COVID-19 after attending an event?
Get in touch with the organisers of the event and make them aware so that they can alert all other attendees where needed. Please also email info@charityweek.com to inform us as well. For more information please refer to this NHS track and trace guidance page.
What do I do if someone tests positive for COVID-19 after attending an event I organised?
Get in touch with the organisers of the event and make them aware so that they can alert all other attendees where needed. Please also email info@charityweek.com to inform us as well. For more information please refer to this NHS track and trace guidance page.
Should I take the temperature of all attendees to my events?
It would be a good precautionary activity to take the temperature of event attendees and be alert of anyone presenting with symptoms of COVID-19.
Should I send people home from my event if I suspect they are unwell?
Yes, we would encourage you to send anyone you suspect as being unwell home for the safety of all other attendees.
Get help
I have some questions and I'd prefer to speak to someone about Charity Week. Who do I contact?
You can get in touch with us by emailing info@charityweek.com.
I'm having problems with my JustGiving page/account
If you’re having problems with your page or account, don’t worry, just get in touch with the JustGiving support team by emailing help@justgiving.com.