No. Rainbow Run is all about having fun. you can run, walk, jog or skip - there are no prizes for being first across the finish line.
Only persons aged 18 years or over and resident in Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales) are eligible to enter the Raffle. CHSW Staff and their families are permitted to enter the Raffle. CHSW Directors as well as CHSW staff and employees of service providers who are directly involved with the administration of the Raffle are not eligible to enter.
As registration is free, we will be sending a medal to each person in your group who raises the suggested minimum sponsorship of £15. Visit our fundraising ideas section with lots of sponsorship ideas.
We ask volunteers to pay their own expenses as we feel as much money as possible raised should go directly to support and care for our children and families.
Yes – if you pay UK income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the amount we can claim back from HMRC. Find out more about Gift Aid.
There is no minimum or maximum limit.
CHSW work in partnership with third party providers to ensure the ride route will be marked, with an experienced support crew who will provide first aid and mechanical assistance across the 3 days. We would expect that you would be able to do simple bike repairs/maintenance in the event of a puncture during the event. CHSW staff will also be on hand to offer emotional support, encouragement along the way and huge cheers as you reach each hospice.
Children and families across the south west of England can be referred to CHSW. We support more than 550 families at our three hospices across the whole region.
Yes, the Raise a smile Lottery and CHSW Raffle is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4991. View the full Terms and Conditions.
Come along wearing a shiny white t-shirt (and running gear you don’t mind getting messy) or perhaps wear something more unusual like a wedding dress, tutu or fancy dress! So long as it’s white so you can see the multi-colours in all their splendour at the end.
Well-fitting trainers are recommended but please don’t wear your expensive ones, as they will end up every colour of the Rainbow. The coloured pigment should wash out of most fabrics, but some of the more stubborn colours may stain certain fabrics so please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained.
We suggest all Rainbow Runners wear sunglasses to prevent paint drifting into your eyes. It is the adult's responsibility to ensure children in their group wear sunglasses during the event.
We will have sunglasses for sale on the day for £2.
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As registration is free we will be sending a medal to each individual who raises the suggested minimum sponsorship of £30. If you are a swim school or group please contact us to discuss how we can help with this.
As a charity we receive less than 16% of our funding from government and statutory organisations.
Simply email Kiley and she will be able to provide the school with the school’s list and provide more information.
I have run eight abseils at Canonteign Falls in previous years and the event is always a great success with every abseiler succeeding and having a great time. It's such a unique abseil down England's highest waterfall, in such a beautiful setting - it's definitely an experience to remember even if you have abseiled many times.
It's so easy! Cook up your chosen meal, enjoy with your guests and invite your guests to pay what they feel your meal is worth.
If you set up an online fundraising page, your donors will be prompted to fill in the Gift Aid details on their individual donation.
Please encourage your sponsors to complete their last name, initial and full address on your sponsorship form if they would like their donation to be Gift Aided.
If we have space on an alternative wave time, we'll be able to accommodate your request.
Please call the following numbers by the 1 December to make a change:
- Eden Project Registrations: Little Harbour on 01726 871 800
- Charlton Farm Registrations: Charlton Farm on 01275 866 600
You need to be a minimum of 18 years old at the start of the challenge, in suitable physical condition to undertake the challenge as set out in the itinerary and be fully aware of the possible risks inherent in adventure travel.
Everyone taking part is asked to have a medical form (supplied by Children’s Hospice South West) completed and signed by their doctor to confirm your suitability to take part. All participants must also have adequate personal travel insurance. 15-17 year olds may also participate in any challenge with the agreement of their parent or guardian and if accompanied by a parent or guardian on the challenge who is of legal age, (18 years of age or older). The parent or guardian will have to complete the booking form for anyone who is under 18 at the time of booking and sign the following parental responsibility form.
This is not a race and is more about having fun than setting a personal best. Take your time. But if you must, time your run with your own device. There are no prizes for finishing first at this run. You can walk, jog or run it!
Only the Children's Hospice South West and HM Revenue and Customs. We will not share it with anyone else.
If you require accommodation on Thursday night you will need to book this yourself as it is not included in the registration fee or as part of the event.
Online giving websites are an extremely effective way to easily boost your fundraising total. They work by allowing sponsors to log on to a fundraiser's unique page and sponsor them using a credit or debit card. The money from online fundraising pages (e.g. Just Giving / Virgin Money Giving) gets automatically sent through to CHSW and added to your total, so no need for paper forms!
Moonlight Memory Walk is open to anyone over the age of 12 years old. Event participants aged 12 to 17 years must be accompanied by a participating adult.
You can decide to compete your run where you feel it will be most fun! You can complete it around your own home or whilst out on your daily exercise or a devised special route - it is freestyle in your way!
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There will be a cleaning station at the finish line with brushes and wet wipes to remove excess powder paint and foam from. There aren’t any changing facilities on site, but we recommend having a towel and change of clothes ready in your car on hand before you journey home!
Yes you can. If you think your disability might make it difficult for you to volunteer, please call us on 01271 325 270 and have a chat with our HR team about your needs. We can advise on which of our opportunities are accessible to you.
Generally, entry fees are non-refundable, however, under exceptional circumstances it may be possible. Please see our event terms and conditions for more information.
Yes! You can buy our selection of Christmas cards, calendars and diaries in our online shop.
Christmas cards and goods are also sold in all of our shops and in our Hospice reception areas.
Yes of course! If you are in any doubt as to whether the route will be suitable, please do get in touch. A named carer can also assist a disabled entrant for free, please call your local fundraising office to register their details.
Charlton Farm
The route is fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, although there are slight inclines on the route, and two or three small speedbumps.
Yes, of course! the course is flat and on a solid surface. Carers can take part for free. Please contact us on 01726 871 800 if you require someone to push you in a wheelchair
Unfortunately we cannot claim Gift Aid on funds raised through the lottery.
If you cannot complete your run on any of these dates, complete it on any other day following this week and let us know when you have completed it!
Not necessarily, this will depend on what your criminal record is for and the role you are applying for. We reserve the right to make a decision on a case by case basis.
Yes, you can. You can give make a donation online.
You can also call us on 01271 325 270 to donate using a credit or debit card.
You can stop or change your donation at any time by informing your payroll department. If you're stopping your donation, it would be great if you could let us know too.
If you change employer, you will need to check whether your new employer runs a Payroll Giving scheme.
You can create a free online fundraising page, personalise it with a photo and share it with friends and family by message, email or on social media. They can donate quickly and securely online with a credit or debit card. Create your page now at JustGiving and save yourself the hassle of collecting the money! We will also supply you with a sponsor form so you can do it the old fashioned way!
Most referrals come from health or social care professionals, but anyone can refer a child or young person.
The Incredible Hike As You Like is a virtual event where you can complete a hiking challenge of your choice, whilst raising smiles for children and families that are supported by our three hospices.
Whether you are looking for a scenic stroll with beautiful views, or a challenge like no other, hiking in the South West provides a wonderfully dramatic and stunning backdrop.
You may not need to venture very far to find your nearest green (or blue) space, so step outside your front door, head for your local park, canal, lake or coast.
To inspire you, we have put together 30 “Incredible Hike as you Like” ideas…. 30 beautiful routes across the South West, to celebrate our 30th year. Choose one, or take on all 30, its entirely up to you.
At the finish line we will have cleaning stations with soft brushes so that you can give yourself a good dusting off to remove most of the powder. You won’t be 100% clean but you will be able to remove most of the paint.
We recommend that you leave a towel in your car to cover your seat or spare clothes to put on top of your running gear to ensure you get as little paint as possible on your seat.
CHSW cannot be held responsible for any damage or paint getting on participants vehicles, public transport or private property.
Yes, absolutely! We needs lots of volunteers to make the event safe and fun.
- For volunteering enquiries at Rainbow Run Cornwall email Kiley by 23rd May 2024
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If you are taking part with your school or swimming group, please ask everyone to register online and include your school name within the group.
We welcome referrals from family members whose child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting condition, or professionals. With your families permission we will then contact your professional support team (GP, consultants, key workers etc) to gather up-to-date information about your child's current needs and likely future prognosis. To make a referral please contact us.
We ask all participants to aim to raise £50. The money raised from Moonlight Memory walk will help support more than 550 families currently being cared for at our 3 hospices.
Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall
Moonlight Memory Walk Clevedon
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Yes, we can. Everytime we sell something that you have donated we can raise 25% more from the government through Gift Aid - at no extra cost to you.
Absolutely! Perhaps you could get your boss on board, or ask if your workplace could match the amount of money you raise.
If you set up an online fundraising page, your donors will be prompted to fill in the Gift Aid details on their individual donation.
Please encourage your sponsors to complete their last name, initial and full address on your sponsorship form if they would like their donation to be Gift Aided.
Many people support CHSW for lots of different reasons. If you would like to share your story/experiences we would love to hear from you. If you have any photos or news, then you can always post them straight onto our Facebook page to help inspire other supporters.
If you're attending one of our events in person you will receive a medal at the finish line.
If you’re participating in the facebook Challenge and raise £50 or more, a medal will be sent to you in the post.
Group sizes range from 12 – 30 depending on the challenge. You will come across a wide mix of people on an event like this, and you are likely to make some life-long friends. All ages take part and from all backgrounds.
You receive entry into the event village, the 5k course a Colour Craze medal and a colourful treat!
Only the Children's Hospice South West and HM Revenue and Customs. We will not share it with anyone else.
Incredible Hike is designed to offer a challenge to walkers and hikers of all abilities. You will need a good level of fitness in time for the event, as each day you will be walking around 20 miles, for up to 9 hours, incorporating several hills and potentially rough terrain. Our training plan will help you get ready and offers you ideas tobe event fit.
Unfortunately it is inevitable that, with so many runners, some people will get injured in training for a race. What happens next depends on how you got your place and what race you are doing.
If you are using your 'own place' to run for CHSW (i.e. you obtained it directly from the organisers of that race) you simply need to let them know you can no longer take part. They will decide whether you can defer your place to the following year. We'd also appreciate it if you could let us know so we know how many runners to expect on the day.
If you have a guaranteed charity place, which you obtained by paying a registration fee with CHSW, then you must let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to take part in your event. We cannot automatically defer your place to next year's event, and all registration fees are non-refundable.
It's not a race! The route will approximately take 1hour to 1.5 hours to complete. There will be front walking marshals that will set the pace but they must not be passed by any participants for strict health and safety reasons.
Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall
This year we have the addition of memory points along the route to stop and make a memory whilst remembering your loved ones. We anticipate the event to be finished by 9.30pm.
Moonlight Memory Walk Clevedon
We will have musical entertainment along the route, so please do take your time and enjoy the walk whilst remembering happy memories of your loved ones. We anticipate the event to be finished by 9.00pm.
Moonlight Memory Walk Devon
We will have music and memory points for you to enjoy as you walk the route. We anticipate you will finish by 9.30pm at the latest.
No you don't. We'll take your word for it. However, if you want to show your supporters you have completed your chosen distance, we recommend you download Strava and link this to your Just Giving page or social media. This can also help increase your fundraising.
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We recommend bringing a towel or change in clothing to protect the inside of your car as interior fabric can potentially stain light fabrics.
To be safe, bring a spare plastic bag to place clothes worn during the run inside.
CHSW cannot be held responsible for any damage or paint getting on participants vehicles, public transport or private property.
Volunteers are covered by CHSW's insurance policy while engaged in any work on behalf of CHSW.
Yes, all participants running the full marathon need to be 18 or older. All participants running the half marathon need to be 17 or older. 10K participants must be 15 or older.
Each final mile participant will need to have a parent/guardian or teacher with them
If you die without a Will in England or Wales the law will decide who gets what. If you have no living family members, all your property and possessions will go to the Crown.
You can defer marathon, half marathon and 10K places to next year for an admin fee of £5. Please call 01271 325 270.
However, individuals can not transfer to another CHSW event or transfer their place to another runner.
We take all major debit and credit cards except American Express, and online orders can also use PayPal.
After signing up you will be sent a confirmation email with details of all your registrants. At a later date, if you’ve registered for the Charlton Farm or Eden Project event, you’ll receive your fundraising pack in the post. This will contain your runner number and all the information you will need for the event.
We also like to keep in touch via email and phone fundraising hints and tips and occasionally any last-minute information changes such as route changes. Please provide a valid email address when signing up.
You can bring your sponsorship on the day, pay it in via our online donation form or send a cheque with your sponsorship forms to our hospice:
Little Harbour, Porthpean Road, Porthpean, St Austell, PL26 6AZ
Based on the 2022/2023 financial year, the odds of winning the guaranteed weekly 1st prize of £1,000 is 1 in 16,629. The chances of winning any of the other 14 prizes is 1 in 1,187.
You'll find the links to the pre-recorded warm-up on our Be Incredible Facebook group. Please join the page to upload your photos and videos to enter our competitions too! But let us know if you don't have access to Facebook and we'll send you the links.
Yes, we welcome volunteer expertise and ask that you complete our enquiry form with a brief description of your professional background.
I’ve had a problem with the online donation system. How can I check if my donation has gone through?
Please email enquiries@chsw.org.uk or call us on 01271 325 270. Tell us your name and the time, date and value of your donation, and we’ll be able to help.
We're sorry you're not happy with the level of service you've received.
As a member of the Fundraising Regulator, we always aim to provide the highest level of customer service to all of our supporters.
We'd really like the opportunity to put things right. So here's what to do if you have a complaint about fundraising.
A full kit list and advice on what else you should bring is available here.
Once all the information available is reviewed, a decision will be made about the appropriateness of hospice care for the child and family. The family and the involved professionals will be informed of this decision without delay. A typical period for completion of this referral process is approximately six weeks. To make a referral please click here.
Yes please. We would like you to let us know that you (and any members of your family / group) are taking part so we know how many of you wonderful people are supporting CHSW, ensure you receive information relative to the event and support with your fundraising.
You will leave Rainbow Run looking very colourful, and we recommend a few showers to rinse off the paint. If you have stubborn colours in your hair washing up liquid works a treat to rid the colours. If your hair is very light, or colour treated, you may wish to wear a hat or headscarf to minimise the paint contact.
Car parking is available on-site at RAF St Mawgan. As space is limited please car share with friends and family that are taking part.
No. In most instances your comments should appear on the site shortly after you submit the comment. As part of the moderation process certain words are prohibited and will result in a comment being flagged for review prior to appearing on the site. The use of hyperlinks will also result in a comment being flagged for review prior to appearing on the site. In addition, if a comment is flagged by the community it may be removed from the site. CHSW reserves the right to remove any comment at anytime.
Just email Hollie and she will help you with any questions you have!
As we are registered with the Fundraising Regulator, CHSW is committed to the highest standards of fundraising practice and ensure our activities are open and fair, honest and legal. Read our Fundraising Promise
Find out how to contact us with comments or complaints.
Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall
The easiest way is to ask everyone to donate to your Just Giving page. Family and friends can also leave a dedication to a loved on on the Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall dedication page.
Moonlight Memory Walk Clevedon
The easiest way is to ask everyone to donate to your Just Giving page. Family and friends can also leave a dedication to a loved on on the Moonlight Memory Walk Clevedon dedication page.
Moonlight Memory Walk Devon
The easiest way is to ask everyone to donate to your Just Giving page. Family and friends can also leave a dedication to a loved on on the Moonlight Memory Walk Devon dedication page.
You will need to be 18 years at the time of the event to be able to take part.
You pay these taxes if:
- Income Tax is taken from your wages or salary before you receive your pay
- you pay tax after filling in a self-assessment form each year
- you have any taxable savings (in a Building Society, for instance), or a pension plan, or investment income
- you have paid any Capital Gains Tax, on the sale of a property or some shares, for example.
Inheritance Tax, Council Tax and VAT do not count as Income or Capital Gains Tax.
That's no problem. Your guests can donation straight to the Cook Eat Give donation page [insert link]. Please remind them to add your name as the event host and leave their comments about your meal.
We aren’t able to promote events before they’ve happened – but we do use our social media platforms to celebrate fundraising successes.
Spreading the word about your fundraising is much more successful when it comes from you, so we’ve created a handy guide to using social media to help you, click here for more details.
If you are organising a fundraising event for Children’s Hospice South West we will include details of your event in our supporters calendar. Email details of your event to website@chsw.org.uk.
If you're attending one of our events in person you will receive a medal at the finish line.
If you’re participating in the facebook Challenge and raise £50 or more, a medal will be sent to you in the post.
Required fitness levels depend on the trip you are taking part in and your current level of fitness. These trips are not targeted at experienced trekkers, so we will have people of all abilities on the event. We do advise that everyone should train for the event, as the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy yourself. We also advise people to go at their own pace on the event – it is not a race, and the idea is to enjoy yourself.
The event village will open at 9.30am. Your wave time will be allocated by the order participants register for the event on our website. For health and safety, we will not have more than 500 participants per wave. The first wave will be 11.00am, the second wave will be at 12.00 noon and the third wave at 1.00pm depending on demand. Your start time will be confirmed when we send your fundraising pack.
Please turn up one hour before your start time to register, be a part of the event village and enjoy the warm up.
Please let us know by contacting us in one of the following ways:
Email: enquiries@chsw.org.uk
Telephone: 01271 325 270 (Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm)
Write to us at: Children's Hospice South West, Little Bridge House, Redlands Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PZ
You will need to be 18 years at the time of the event to be able to take part.
The London Marathon is one of the most popular events in the UK and there is a huge demand for places. We aim to allocate our London Marathon charity places as fairly as possible however we only have a very limited number of places available and unfortunately we are not able to guarantee a place to everyone who applies. To give yourself the best possible chance of getting a Team CHSW charity place, please sign up here and give us as much information as you can about why you would like to run for us, how much you realistically think you can fundraise and how you plan to do so.
Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall
- By Post: Send your sponsor forms along with a cheque to Little Harbour, Porthpean Road, Porthpean, PL26 6AZ
- Add it to your JustGiving page: if you have set up a JustGiving page, the money is automatically transferred to CHSW. You can also add any offline sponsorship to your online page.
- Bring it with you on the night: hand in your sponsor forms, cash and cheque by placing it in a sealed envelope that has your name and walker number clerly written on the front and hand it at registration.
Moonlight Memory Walk Clevedon
- By Post: Send your sponsor forms along with a cheque to Charlton Farm, Charlton Drive, Wraxall, North Somerset, BS41 1PE
- Add it to your JustGiving page: if you have set up a JustGiving page, the money is automatically transferred to CHSW. You can also add any offline sponsorship to your online page.
- Bring it with you on the night: hand in your sponsor forms, cash and cheque by placing it in a sealed envelope that has your name and walker number clearly written on the front and hand it at registration.
Moonlight Memory Walk Devon
- By Post: Send your sponsor forms along with a cheque to Little Bridge House, Redlands Road, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 2PZ
- Add it to your JustGiving page: if you have set up a JustGiving page, the money is automatically transferred to CHSW. You can also add any offline sponsorship to your online page.
- Bring it with you on the night: hand in your sponsor forms, cash and cheque by placing it in a sealed envelope that has your name and walker number clearly written on the front and hand it at registration.
If you can't complete your run on these dates, you're welcome to do it either the week before or even the week after the 11 December. Let us know when you've completed it. For your photos to be included in the virtual competitions they must be added by the evening of Sunday 12 December.
It is important the Raise a simle Lottery and CHSW Raffle are a fun way to support Children's Hospice South West, but that they never have a detrimental effect. CHSW is committed to ensuring the Lottery and Raffle are operated in a secure, fair and socially responsible way. For more information please read our Social responsibility in gambling Guide.
You'll leave the Colour Craze looking very colourful, and we recommend a few showers to rinse off the paint. If you have stubborn colours in your hair washing up liquid works a treat to rid the colours. If your hair is very light, or colour treated, you may wish to wear a hat or headscarf to minimise the paint contact.
Entry fees are non-refundable or transferable. Should CHSW have cause to cancel the event, participants will be notified and a refund of registration fee offered – or you'll be offered a place in an alternative CHSW event.
We do have a plan to keep the fun going in the event of rain but should the event need to be re-scheduled due to heavy wind/rain your registration fee will be transferred to the new date. You can request a refund of your registration fee if the new date is not convenient for you.
A residuary legacy is the gift of the remainder of your estate (or a percentage of the remainder) after all other gifts to friends and family have been distributed and all outgoings have been dealt with.
A residuary legacy is especially valuable to CHSW because the growing value of your assets protects it against inflation.
A pecuniary legacy is a fixed sum of money that tends to decrease in value over time because of inflation. For example, a legacy of £1,000 written into a Will in 1980 would now be worth less than £380. However, it is possible to index-link a pecuniary legacy, to ensure that the legacy maintains its intended value.