Fundraising for The Banham Marsden March at Home
Discover all the resources you need to organise your Banham Marsden at Home and kick-start your fundraising.
We’ve put together a toolkit of helpful materials and ideas to help you organise your Banham Marsden March at Home event and raise vital funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
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Register today
Not registered on The Banham Marsden March at Home yet? Register your walk today to receive your free T-shirt, cap and fundraising pack.
How to organise your Banham Marsden March at Home
Planning your Banham Marsden March at Home is simple and easy.
Tips for planning your route
- Choose a distance that works for you, whether it’s a beautiful hike or even in your back garden, this is your walk, you’re in charge.
- Stay local. Organise something nearby and explore the best of your local area. Do you have any scenic parks or countryside near to where you live?
- Keep it simple - you could plan a circular route, starting and finishing back at your home, with your own finish line party to celebrate.
- Use online route planning resources. There are lots of websites to help you find great local walking routes. Use these to help you plan your Banham Marsden March at Home. We recommend National Trails, Walking Britain or Ordnance Survey for ready-made routes.
Get friends and family involved
- Send invites. Invite family and friends to walk with you or to walk at home too.
- Start a team. It’s quick and easy to set up your Banham Marsden March at Home team from your Give Star fundraising page. Make sure to share with family and friends who can join your team at anytime.
Fundraising for The Banham Marsden March at Home.
With every registration for the Banham Marsden March at Home you have a Give Star fundraising page ready to share with family and friends. Once you have registered you will be invited to claim and personalise your page and start collecting donations. Make sure to check out our top tips for boosting your page's success below.
Your Give Star fundraising page is ready and waiting!
Top tips for getting started with your Give Star fundraising page:
- Get your fundraising off the mark by making the first donation to your page. The first donation helps build momentum and others are more likely to donate if you have already made a little progress towards your goal.
- Set and share your goals Family and friends will support you in your fitness and fundraising goals. Set your goals and share your progress with regular updates. You can add your training updates in the ‘challenge’ section on your Give Star fundraising page. Don't forget to share them on social media too!
- Add a profile picture - it’s proven to boost your donations!
- Updating your story can help you raise 25% more. Inspire you supporters by telling them why you are walking The Banham Marsden March at Home and what it means to you.
- Encourage Gift Aid. Remind supporters that they can boost their donations by 25% at no added cost to themselves if they are eligible for Gift Aid.
Downloadable resources:
Sponsorship form
Email signature
Encourage colleagues, friends, and family to sponsor your walk, or to join you on the day. Add this graphic to your email signature and don't forget to add the link to your fundraising page too!
