Hop, skip, or jump your way through 30 days for the 30% of children living in poverty
How you want to tackle your 30 days is completely up to you.
You could challenge yourself with:
- Running a mile a day for 30 days
- 30 push-ups a day
- Dancing for 30 minutes every day
- Taking on 30 yoga sessions
- 30 star jumps a day - or add these to the end of your other activity for an extra challenge!
Not only will you boost your fitness, you’ll help raise money to give vulnerable children a safe and happy childhood.
Raise £50 and you’ll receive a free Action for Children t-shirt!
- Sign up for free using the form below.
- Download your progress chart so you can track your 30 days.
- Set up your fundraising page – you could use Just Giving or any other platform for this.
- Tell all your friends and family about your challenge – why not persuade them to sign up and join you as well.
30% of children in the UK were living in poverty even before coronavirus hit. Children going days without a proper meal, or warm clothes to wear. Children scared and finding it almost impossible to cope.
Every child should grow up safe and happy. We offer support to help them thrive – and step in to help when times get tough.
This means parenting classes, nurseries and children’s centres. It’s providing breaks for young carers, and extra help for disabled children. It’s supporting young people at risk of homelessness.
We bring mental health workshops to schools. We’re there for parents who need advice. We find foster homes for children in need of a loving family. And we campaign for lasting change.
We're a vital lifeline for children and families. And by joining 30 Days Your Way, you’ll raise money to help us transform vulnerable children’s lives.
- For your health
Regular exercise increases cardiovascular fitness and reduces your chances of serious health problems. It is said to take 21 days to form a habit – by the end of your 30-day challenge, you’ll be set. - For your sleep
Getting active can improve your quality of sleep, helping you feel more energised when you wake up. - For your mood
Exercise is a natural stress-buster, producing endorphins that improve mental wellbeing and trigger a positive mood.
By registering to participate in 30 Days Your Way, you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions which can be found here. Please ensure you read this before completing your registration.
FAQs
How much does it cost to take part?
Sign up to the 30 Days Your Way challenge is free, you’ll then raise donations as part of your challenge.
When can I sign up?
Whenever you feel ready to take on the challenge! Sign-ups are open all year round.
Why '30'?
30 days is representative of the 30% of children who are currently living in poverty right now in the UK.
Is there a minimum amount of fundraising I have to raise?
We haven’t set a minimum amount but we suggest you set a target to aim for - £150 is a fantastic goal! Remember, if you hit £50, you will get your hands on a free Action for Children t-shirt.
I just signed up, now what?
First, set up your fundraising page through Just Giving or another fundraising site, and start sharing the link with your friends and family. Make sure you’ve downloaded your progress chart so you can keep track of your challenge!
How do I raise money?
The easiest way to collect sponsorship is by setting up an online fundraising page through Just Giving or similar site.
The key is to share your page throughout the challenge with your family and friends. Post your link on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp and even LinkedIn. Keep doing this throughout the challenge with your progress updates!
When do I get my t-shirt?
Once you’ve raised £50 we’ll send out your free Action for Children t-shirt. Please allow around 10 days for this to be posted to you.
Can I do this challenge with other people?
Absolutely! 30 Days Your Way is the perfect challenge to take on with friends, family, or colleagues. Why not get your workplace involved and add a competitive element to your challenge? We recommend that each individual sets up their own fundraising page for their challenge, though - this means you can more easily track your fundraising and share with as many people as possible!
How old do I have to be to take part?
There is no minimum age limit to take part in this challenge.
