Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I've just signed-up, what are the next steps?
If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group for the challenge here and set up a fundraiser! Our online challenge groups always have fantastic energy, and you can find important updates and inspiration throughout your challenge. Plus, there may be a giveaway or two!
Q. When does the challenge start?
The challenge officially starts on 1st October, however, if you have other commitments, you are welcome to start the challenge early or late to suit you! This is your challenge, and you can adjust it to suit you and your lifestyle.
Q. I don’t have Facebook, how can I join the challenge?
If you don’t have Facebook that’s no problem! Rather than setting up a Facebook fundraiser, you can make a JustGiving page here.
Once your page is set up, we will email you a link where you can register for your free fundraising pack.
Q. I’ve lost my fundraiser – help!
Not to worry! If you set up a Facebook fundraiser, simply go to www.facebook.com/fundraisers/manage and you should see your Yoga Every Day fundraiser! If it isn’t there, it’s likely it was not successfully created. Feel free to pop us an email on fundraising@bcrt.org.uk and we can help you out.
If you made a JustGiving page, you should have received an email with your unique page link. If you can’t find this, go to www.justgiving.com/login and you should be able to locate your page.
Q. What’s in my free fundraising pack, and when will it arrive?
You should receive your pack within 10 working days, if it’s been longer than this feel free to pop us an email on fundraising@bcrt.org.uk and we can investigate this for you.
Whilst you wait for your pack, you can download and print a sponsorship form here.
In your pack you will find a BCRT T-shirt that you can wear with pride while doing your yoga challenge, a paper tracker where you can record your daily activity and a paper sponsorship form for any offline donations you may receive. You will also get a cardboard collection box which is handy to put in your workplace, gym or yoga studio for additional donations!
Q. What if I don't complete the challenge?
The only thing that matters is that you challenge yourself and give it a go! Do as much as you can as it all helps and your friends and family will see that. We just ask that you try your best!
Q. Where can I do the challenge?
Anywhere! You can complete your challenge at a location that suits you - whether that's indoors at home or in you r local gym or yoga studio or if the weather is nice why not take your matt outdoors to your garden or local park!
Q. How do I raise money?
We ask you to set up a 'Yoga Every Day’ Facebook Fundraiser page. You can set one up in just a few clicks here.
Your fundraiser will automatically be set with an end date of 10th November, so your page stays open until after your challenge has finished.
And don't forget to post updates onto your fundraising page so your friends can follow your progress. These pages are linked to the Bone Cancer Research Trust, so we'll be able to see how you're getting on too.
Q. How do I get my BCRT towel and medal?
Individuals who raise £75 or more will receive a bespoke BCRT towel, these are sent out automatically when your fundraiser hits £75. If you are fundraising offline, please pop us an email on fundraising@bcrt.org.uk when you've hit your target and we can get your items ordered for you.
Those who raise £150 or more will receive a medal at the end of the challenge.
Q. How do I return my offline donations?
The simplest way to get your funds back to us is by uploading the equivalent sum to your own fundraiser. If you do this, please email us a photo or scan of your sponsorship form so that we can claim gift aid.
However, you can send your offline donations to us by using any of the methods below:
Bank Transfer
Account name: Bone Cancer Research Trust
Account number: 63948768
Sort Code: 30-98-93
Branch: Lloyds Bank Leeds City Centre
Please ensure you reference your name and the name of the challenge.
Via our website
Head over to our website and click “donate” and choose the 4th option which says, “paying in money from a fundraising event”.
Please ensure you reference the name of the challenge.
Via cheque
You can send a cheque to: BCRT, 10 Feast Field, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4TJ.
Please ensure you send a letter with your cheque, referencing your name and the challenge you completed.
Via phone
You can call us on 0113 258 5934 to make your donation over the phone.
Q. Can teams take part?
Absolutely! If you would like to take part as a team, please email us at fundraising@bcrt.org.uk so we can register you as a team.
Q. How do I keep my supporters engaged?
The beauty of Facebook and JustGiving is that it is super easy to share updates with your friends, family, and other supporters!
Here are a few ways you can keep your supporters engaged:
- Share Your Journey: Spread the word about your Yoga Every Day with friends, family, and colleagues. Tell them why you’ve chosen to support our charity; your story has the power to touch hearts and encourage more support for our cause.
- Fundraising Flourish: Keep those donations coming in by getting creative with your posts! Why not take a #YogaEveryDay selfie with your supporters and ask them to donate the cost of their morning coffee?
- Better Together: If you’re part of a yoga studio, why not organise a few yoga sessions together to motivate each other and have a great time too!
- Heartfelt Thanks: Take a moment to express your gratitude to all those who have supported you on this meaningful journey. A little thank you goes a long way!
- Set New Goals: If you’ve already hit your goal, challenge yourself to reach new milestones in the remaining days of the event. Your determination will inspire others to do the same!