#StrideToThrive Fundraising Tips

If you don’t have an account yet, go to justgiving.com to sign up. It should only take a couple of minutes. If you already have an account, just log in and you’re ready to start.

Follow this link and click “Start Fundraising.”

When asked ‘Are you fundraising in memory of someone?’, choose the option that best suits you.

When asked ‘Are you taking part in an activity?’, select the answer that best suits you.

(Optional but helpful) When asked ‘How much would you like to raise?’, enter your fundraising target.

When you get to ‘Personalise your page’, you’ll see a suggested title and description from us, explaining why you’re fundraising. Feel free to add your own message to make it personal.

You’ll also be invited to ‘add a cover photo or video’. We provide a suggested image, but you can add your own if you prefer.

Once your page is ready, launch it and share it with friends, family and anyone else who might want to support you! Below you can find a sample social media post and you can download a graphic to accompany it here.

I’m taking on the #StrideToThrive Challenge with the Foyer Federation between 21-27th September to raise money to break the cycle of youth homelessness. Find out more and donate here: [link to your JustGiving page]

Make your fundraising page your own by adding a personal message and photos or videos. Sharing your reason for joining the #StrideToThrive Challenge helps people connect with you and motivates them to donate.

Choose a goal that feels achievable but still pushes you to challenge yourself. A fundraising target encourages people to give and track your progress.

Regular updates are a great way to keep people engaged. Share how you’re doing, what’s keeping you motivated and any milestones you reach along the way.

For example, if you want to share the distances you’ve covered with your supporters, you can use an activity-tracking app like Strava or Fitbit to show your progress automatically on your fundraising page.

If you’re not using an app, you can still let people know how you’re getting on by posting photos or short updates about your walk(s) or run(s).

The more people who see your page, the more support you’ll get. So, don’t be shy: share your link on social media, WhatsApp or any other platforms you use. Below you can find a sample social media post and you can download a graphic to accompany it here.

I’m taking on the #StrideToThrive Challenge with the Foyer Federation between 21-27th September to raise money to break the cycle of youth homelessness. Find out more and donate here: [link to your JustGiving page]

The challenge takes place between 21st and 27th September. You can do it all in one go, or spread your activity over the week, whatever suits you best. Whether you walk or run one day, a few days or every day, it all counts towards your goal.

Absolutely! The #StrideToThrive Challenge is for everyone, whether you walk, jog or run. It’s all about setting yourself a challenge that works for you and raising money for a great cause. Every step counts.

No, the challenge is completely flexible. Whether you aim for 5km, 50km or something else, the choice is yours. Pick a distance or goal that works for you. You can complete it in a single day or spread it out over several days during the challenge week.

Yes, definitely! Fundraising with family, friends, colleagues or others can be a fun way to take part. One of you can create a JustGiving fundraising page for your team,  just include your team name or the names of everyone taking part in the headline of your page. It’s a great way to show you’re in it together and encourage support from a wider network.

No problem at all! You can still include any cash donations in your fundraising total. Just follow this step-by-step tutorial to find out how to add offline donations to your JustGiving page so they’re counted alongside your online donations.

Not if you don’t want to! You’re welcome to direct donors to the central page here.