Set up a fundraising page

Whatever your event, you can really maximise your potential sponsorship by setting up an online fundraising page.

You will find EBT on two popular fundraising sites:

• Virgin Money Giving
• JustGiving

All you have to do is set up your individual page to tell friends and family what you plan to do.

It means you don't have to chase around collecting sponsorship with a piece of paper, and it also makes it much easier for us to claim Gift Aid on donations made by people who pay income tax in the UK.

We can provide you with pictures and videos on the charity's work to help liven up your page.

Runs

We will soon be offering secured places for next year's BUPA 10,000 for people who would like to run on behalf of The Esther Benjamins Trust in 2010.

On Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 2010 a team of EBT supporters will tackle the course in central London, helping to raise vital funds for our work in Nepal.

Please call Nadia on 020 7600 5654 (or email nadia.kamel@ebtrust.org.uk) for further details. We ask all runners to endeavour to raise £300 for each place we give them.

Events and Challenges

Treks

Nepal
Treks are a fantastic way for people to experience the wonders of Nepal while helping to raise funds for our work with some of the country's poorest children.

For all its poverty and social desperation, Nepal is blessed with one of the finest natural features known to humankind – The Himalaya mountain range. Treks take advantage of the beautiful environment with a fully-coordinated challenge that takes place against the backdrop of Mount Everest.

Our April 2010 trek will be in the Annapurna region

UK
You don’t have to travel halfway around the world to participate in an arduous walking challenge. In the UK alone there are notable walking feats such as The Three Peaks Challenge and The Great Glen Walk – plus numerous others.

The scenery will still be one of astounding beauty, and your legs will still be seeking a hot bath at the end of each day – and we will still be able to use the money you raise for your efforts to help the children we care for in Nepal.

To many, the idea of training for and ultimately running just over 26 miles in one attempt is patently ludicrous.

However, there are now many variations on the traditional running theme - meaning there is probably one to suit nearly everyone. Whether you would like to participate in a short run, a marathon or any other running challenge, we can support you throughout your preparation.

For those of you who use the internet a lot, JustGiving offers a simple and secure way to raise funds for The Esther Benjamins Trust. You can set up your own page – or we can help you – and then your friends and family can easily pledge money. It’s a simple way for you to see how much you’ve raised, and means you won’t have to traipse around from person to person with a sheet of paper.

However, if you do like the traditional sponsorship form, we can print some up and post them to you well in advance of the big day. Wherever possible, we will also get out and about to support you at the event.