Fundraising and Challenge FAQ's
Getting Started
What do I do and when do I do this challenge?
This challenge is yours to create.
How do I sign up?
To sign up to the challenge, register for your free fundraising pack here.
When you register, your fundraising page will be automatically set up for you.
Is there an entry fee?
There is no entry fee for this challenge but we do however ask you to fundraise as part of your challenge.
Using the fundraising page set up for you when you register is the easiest way to collect sponsorship.
How do I get my fundraising pack?
Once you register for the challenge and set up a fundraising page we will send you your fundraising pack (with a Sands tote bag if you recieve a donation on your fundraising page within 24hrs of registration).
Should you secure a donation within 24 hours or registering you will also recieve a FREE tote bag.
Please note pack delivery takes up to 10 working days.
What do I get in my fundrasing pack?
Once you register for the challenge and set up a fundraising page we will send you your knitting pack. Please allow 2 weeks for this to arrive.
The pack includes a welcome letter, a Knit to Remember dedication card and a progress tracker.
If there is a donation on your page 24hrs after registering, you will also recieve a Sands Tote Bag in your pack.
How do i get a Sands Tote bag?
If there is a donation on your page 24hrs after registering, you will also recieve a Sands Tote Bag in your pack.
Can I knit or crochet a baby blanket for Sands?
We currently have lots of blankets in stock and aren't actively seeking more at this time.
Why not knit something for yourself, a friend or family member. Or why not auction your items off to friends and family for extra donations?
How do I set up/Join a team?
Simply log back into your account, go to your fundraising page and you will see the 'create a team' button. Select this, create your team and share the team name/link with your team members!
To join a team that already exists, head over to a team members fundraising page and click 'Join Us' next to their profile photo.
Incase you cannot join a team:
You may not have updated your team settings. If you set up the team, log into your profile and head over to your team page, click 'edit team page' and ensure that 'Yes' is selected under 'Allow anyone to join me team'.
If you would prefer to keep your group private, click 'Team Members' and copy and past the link there to send your friends & family a private invite link.
Fundraising
Is there a fundraising target?
We have no minimum or maximum amount that we would like you to raise. From our point of view, no matter how much money you raise, it will go towards supporting bereaved families across the UK.
Can I just raise money offline with a sponsorship form?
Absolutely. You can collect sponsorship in any way you like. We simply recommend creating a fundraising page for this challenge as they’re easy and hassle-free, but if you’d like a sponsorship form, you can download one here.
Don't worry about filling in the serial number on the form.
Challenge
How do I keep track of my challenge?
A tracker is included in your postal pack. You can also download and print the paper tracker here.
Do you have any knitting patterns to use for inspiration?
We do have a ribbon pattern used for Baby Loss Awareness Week which you are welcome to use in any of your creations.
After you register you will also be invited to join our facebook group full of knitters, here you may find other like minded people with patterns, tips and advice to share.
