The Great Big Fundraising Challenge 2023

3 July - 29 September

The challenge has now finished - we raised £230,975 for BHF!

The challenge gave all our teams the opportunity to come together to raise important funds for British Heart Foundation. Whilst each team was aiming to raise £2 per person, it was also a chance for us to come together and celebrate all achievements!

To see how your team contributed to the total amount raised click here.  (pdf, 104.8 KB)

To see all our award winners click here.  (pdf, 91.08 KB)

Watch a special thank you message from BHF ambassador David Seaman, who himself lives with a heart condition.

 

The teams

  • Teams have been allocated based on department where possible.
  • Each team has a dedicated SponsorMe fundraising page. Please make sure all online donations go to this team page, so we can track your achievements. If any other fundraising pages (like JustGiving) are used, we won’t be able to count this money towards your team total. Details on how to pay in cash are given in the FAQ doc below.
  • Each team has a leader and co-ordinator. They will be supporting their team members with communications and guidance on fundraising and banking monies raised.  

 

Find your team here  (pdf, 228.44 KB)

This link is now updated with your team leader and team coordinator’s details as well as your dedicated team SponsorMe fundraising page link.

 

Find your team's fundraising total here (pdf, 105 KB) 

 

 

Award nominations

The Great Big Fundraising Challenge Awards are a chance for us to celebrate and recognise all achievements, whether it be the team that raises the most overall, the team who raises the most per head, amazing individual contributions or the most innovative fundraising ideas! 

Click here to find out what awards are up for grabs and how to nominate a team member.

 

Challenge guide & FAQs

Everything you need to know can be found here in our challenge guide and FAQs.

Download the challenge guide  (pdf, 194.89 KB)

Download the FAQs  (pdf, 195.51 KB)

 

Fundraising ideas 

BHF have plenty of ideas and inspiration on how you can reach your fundraising target.

Find their ideas here  (pdf, 196.16 KB) 

The 3-minute challenge (pdf, 229.12 KB) is a great fundraiser for the whole team to take on in September as we count down to the end of the Great Big Fundraising Challenge. 

The Rugby World Cup runs throughout September, so it is the perfect time to run a sports themed fundraiser. Find some simple ideas for what your team could (pdf, 123.75 KB)do here. 

 

Fundraising resources

  • Sponsorship form – ready to take a bath in a tub of beans? Brave the shave? Or set yourself a step-challenge target? Use this sponsorship form for any sponsored fundraisers. Download here  (pdf, 182.77 KB)
  • Sweepstake – sweepstakes are great ways to raise money. BHF have a ready-made World Cup sweepstake sheet (pdf, 490.45 KB) and sweepstake guide (pdf, 590.94 KB). Please note everyone participating in your sweepstake needs to be based in the same location, with tickets sold prior to the draw, in-person. 
  • Quiz sheets – testing your trivia is a great feel-good fundraiser for any day of the year. Download a ready-made general knowledge quiz  (pdf, 695.78 KB)
  • Posters – posters can be requested from your team co-ordinator or BHF.
  • Letter of authority – in case you need BHF to confirm you’re fundraising for them you can download their letter of authority (pdf, 89.07 KB) Where you receive a charitable donation (like a raffle prize) from a third party you should register it in advance on the gifts and hospitality register if it is more than £50. Please also familiarise yourself with the GHSD guidance.  (pdf, 287.75 KB)

 

You can reach the BHF Partnership Team at britishheartfoundation@royalmail.com 

 

Thank you for taking part in The Great Big Fundraising Challenge.

Your support will help protect heart health and save lives in our communities.