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We help people in north east Essex face incurable illness and bereavement, supporting them, their families, friends and carers.

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A third of our funding comes from the NHS, the remaining two thirds is raised from the generosity and support of people like you.

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Get involved in the St Helena Hospice £10 Challenge!

The St Helena Hospice £10 Challenge encourages all young people, school students, youth clubs, and community groups to use their entrepreneurial skills to grow a £10 investment into as much money as they can for St Helena Hospice.

The challenge supports a broad range of subjects particularly maths and English, and also helps students to develop a number of skills including communication, team work, leadership and creativity. All of these help support young people in preparing for their next step in education and the world of employment. 

Our £10 challenge is aimed at young people in school years 6 and above and is open to primary and secondary schools, as well as youth clubs, community groups and after school clubs.

Each year we are amazed by the creative fundraising ideas that emerge; from investing the £10 into ingredients for a cake sale, to turning their existing hobbies into a business – the possibilities are endless.

Students at Colchester Institute showing how much money they raised for St Helena Hospice

All that’s left to do is:

  • Sign up - call our fundraising team on 01206 931 468 or register your interest by sending an email to fundraising@sthelena.org.uk
  • We'll visit to chat to you and the students
  • We'll provide you with the £10 notes (we suggest 6 - 8 teams per school)
  • Start fundraising!

A certificate will be awarded to each team upon completion. 

For more information and to get your school, youth club or community group involved please contact our fundraising team on 01206 931 468 or email fundraising@sthelena.org.uk 

What students have to say about the £10 Challenge...

“We only expected to raise around £200, so selling 48 tickets online and another 20 on the night completely exceeded our expectations. Hosting the quiz was such a great experience for us, and the atmosphere on the night was amazing. It was really nice to see so many friends and family come together to support the event, and it showed how much people were willing to get involved and help us raise money.”  – Ebonie, Bailey + Jack from Colchester Institute - BTEC Level 3 Business Diploma students

“Our fundraiser was a bake sale, and it was really well supported by the wider college. We were really pleased with the amount we managed to raise, and it felt nice to be able to do something for charity while working together as a group. We also held a cupcake decorating competition, which was judged by one of the college chefs, and it was great to see so many people getting involved and enjoying it.”  – Tegan, Abi + Triana- BTEC Level 3 Business Diploma

Together, both student groups raised a total of £821.10 through their fundraising events. Taking part in these activities gave students valuable hands-on experience that directly supported their studies on the BTEC Level 3 Business Diploma, allowing them to apply skills such as planning, teamwork, promotion and financial management in a real-life context while supporting charitable causes. ” – Katie Berale - Business Lecturer and L3 Diploma Course Tutor

Students from Colchester Institute showing how much they raised for St Helena Hospice
Students from Colchester Institute showing how much they raised for St Helena Hospice
Colchester Institute bake sale in aid of St Helena Hospice
Colchester Instituteraffle event in aid of St Helena Hospice

Want to get your school, youth club or community group involved in fundraising for St Helena Hospice? Contact our fundraising team on 01206 931 468 or by email to fundraising@sthelena.org.uk

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£10 Challenge Q&A's

Are there instructions for what to do?
Once signed up for the challenge, we will provide all necessary resources, materials and support.
Can I have a launch assembly?
A launch assembly is possible, this will include everything you need to know about the £10 challenge and some top tips! We would need to take some details before confirmation; such as your contact name, number and school, and we can try our best to arrange a visit.
How long does it take?
We recommend the challenge is completed within 8 to 10 weeks.
How many groups can we have?
We suggest groups of around 6-8 individuals, but this varies on the size of the group taking part. 
How much should I raise with my £10?
As much as you can! You should aim for about £100-£150 per team.
Is there a registration form?
We do have registration forms that our community fundraisers will complete on your behalf.
What happens once we complete the challenge?
Once you complete the challenge one of team members will arrange a cheque presentation and a certificate for those that have taken part in the challenge. 
When shall we take part?
You can take part at whatever time of the year suits you best.
Where does my £10 stake come from?
The £10 stake money is provided by St Helena as an investment to groups to go out and raise as much money as they can, the stake must always be returned to us.
Who can take part?
The £10 Challenge is available to youth clubs, community groups, after school clubs, primary and secondary schools and colleges.
 

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