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  • Return flights
  • All travel arrangements on the event
  • Accommodation as stated on the challenge itinerary
  • All food and refreshments on the event
  • Camping equipment (where applicable) excluding sleeping bags
  • Guiding team and medical provision
  • Transport of your luggage between camps/accommodation

If you normally make donations via CAF, tax has already been reclaimed. However, please fill in the declaration anyway so that any separate donations you might make are tax effective as well.

Of course!

Please call the following numbers to get you up and running: 

If you are concerned that this might happen, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can offer help and guidance. Give your local community fundraiser a call and we'll try and help you avoid this. Our fundraising ideas page and your fundraising pack will give you lots of great ideas on how to reach your target.

We'd suggest a change of clothes and shoes as well as a towel so you can dry down after the event but it does depend how much time you spend in the foam. 

Please note there is no bag drop facility at the event so please ensure you can store this in your car, or bring along a cheer squad who can look after them for you. 

You can make a donation online, either as a single donation or a regular direct debit. 

If you don’t wish to give online, you can give a credit/debit card donation over the telephone by 01271 325 270 (Monday-Thursday 9.00am-5.00pm and Friday 9.00am-4.30pm) or please send us a cheque, made payable to Children's Hospice South West, Little Bridge House, Redlands Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PZ.

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. 

Between April 2022 and March 2023, an average of 61p in every £1 went directly to fund care for children, young people and families. 22p was used to fund prizes and 17p covered the cost of running the CHSW Raffle.

Yes. We can train you for most of our roles. Volunteering can be a great way to develop your skills while boosting your CV.

No problem.  Please contact your event fundraiser.

You can set up a team fundraising page on Virgin Money Giving following the steps on their website. We recommend that you set up an individual page which links to this team page so we can clearly identify any funds that have been raised on your behalf. 

Rainbow Run is not a race and therefore everyone gets a medal as they cross the finish line!

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

 

The CHSW Raffle is a fun and engaging way for Children's Hospice South West to raise much needed funds. Each ticket gives you the chance of winning 1 of 12 fabulous prizes.

Entries close on Tuesday 5 September 2023.  The draw takes place at midday on Wednesday 20 September 2023

We’ve got lots of volunteering opportunities for you to choose from. You can start searching online right now.

CHSW and its recycling partners can help turn mobile phones, gadgets and computers into money - to go towards supporting our work.  Find out more on how and what to recycle with CHSW.

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.  

Yes. If you receive an occupational pension and your pension provider deducts tax through the PAYE system, you are still eligible for the scheme. Simply ask your occupational pension provider to make a donation from your pension before tax has been deducted.

Children’s palliative care is an active and total approach to care, from the point of diagnosis or recognition, throughout the child’s life, death and beyond. It embraces physical, emotional, social and spiritual elements and focuses on the enhancement of quality of life for the child or young person and support for the family. It includes the management of symptoms, provision of short breaks and care through death and bereavement. (Definition: Together for Short Lives)

Unfortunately, your place is non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cannot now take part please let us know.

Unfortunately, some of our emails can end up in your junk inbox- please check this first. If you still have not received either your confirmation email please email Hollie and she will check if your registration was successful. If you sign up over a weekend, please note you will not receive your fundraising pack email until the next working day. 

Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on-site at RAF St Mawgan and you will be asked to return home if you do bring a dog with you.  

Of course! Please just call your local hospice, and we will send a message to your local area fundraiser who make get back to you to help you!  

Little Bridge House - 01271 325 270 

Little Harbour - 01726 871 800 

Charlton Farm 01275 866 600 

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Equipment, disposable medical equipment, medicines (correctly labelled with the child’s prescription), nappies/pads and toiletries for personal use.

You will be send confirmation of your allotted time through the post along with your fundraising pack and sponsorship forms. Please arrive at least one hour and fifteen minutes before your allocated time slot to abseil. This allows plenty of time for you to sign in, slip into your wetsuit and receive coaching from the abseil team. You will be part of a group and will be kitted up in that group by an instructor one hour before your allocated time slot, so please don’t be late.

We ask every Incredible Hiker to commit to raising the suggested minimum sponsorship of £1,000. Your registration fee covers the cost of your event support, hotel stays, food and Team Hike apparel.

After your safety briefing with an experienced instructor who will teach you everything you need to know, you will be ready to take to the skies.  On your pre-boarding call, your instructor will prepare you for your skydive - fitting your jumpsuit, head gear, goggles (suitable for contact lenses/glasses), gloves and harness.

Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall

Our in person event at The Lost Gardens of Heligan will take place in the dark, however we'll marshal the route for your safety. We recommend you bring a torch and mobile phone. We will be lighting the paths with candles bags in special areas around the route and some areas will be lit with Heligan’s beautiful lighting.

Moonlight Memory Walk Clevedon 

The event will take place in the dark, however we'll marshal the route for your safety and there are street lights on the route. We recommend you bring a torch and mobile phone.  

You'll need to complete an application form from the event page. Some events are by application process, we aim to let you know the result of your application as soon as possible. Some events are confirmed instantly as long as you are committed to raising the minimum fundraising pledge and you pay a registration fee.

When you have completed your registration and paid your deposit, you will receive an event pack that will detail exactly what is involved in signing up to the trip, for example:

  • Your spending money
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Payments for visas
  • Vaccinations and medical forms (where required)
  • Airport taxes where applicable
  • Optional tours and meals on your free day
  • Personal items from the kit list
  • A tip for the local guides and porters
  • Your travel to and from the UK departure airport

Purchases such as raffle tickets are not treated by HM Revenue and Customs as donations and so the Gift Aid declaration does not apply to them. However, please fill in the declaration to cover any additional or separate donations.

Of course!

Please call the following numbers to get you up and running: 

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!

We love dogs but we can't allow any animals on the course. They will be however allowed in the event village if kept on a close lead. 

Once you've signed up, you'll be sent a confirmation email.  Following your registration, you'll receive your welcome pack by email with the links and information you need about the event.  

In the coming weeks, we'll post your memory pack which will also contain your walker number and everything else you'll need for the evening (except your T-shirt which you'll collect on the night). 

 

You will need to be 18 years at the time of the event to be able to take part.

If you have any concerns, please call 01271 313 311, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. At all other times please leave a message on our answerphone or complete our online enquiry form. All complaints and disputes will be dealt with in accordance with the Complaints Policy.

It's very easy: All you need to do is visit our volunteer opportunites page to search and register for volunteering positions.

Unfortunately, there will be no facilities of this nature at RAF St Mawgan so please arrive with limited personal belongings or leave them with friends/family who are coming to watch. CHSW cannot accept responsibility for any belongings left unattended. 

You can set up a team fundraising page on Virgin Money Giving following the steps on their website. We recommend that you set up an individual page which links to this team page so we can clearly identify any funds that have been raised on your behalf. 

No! Anyone of any age can be registered, even the dog!

 

Unfortunately, there are no facilities, and we cannot accept liability for anything you leave behind. Please bring only what you need. 

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. 

CHSW Raffle prizes are 1st £2,500, 2nd £500, 3rd 10 x £50 

Once you’ve applied we’ll contact you with the next steps as quickly as we can and keep you updated throughout the application and selection process.  

If you’re selected, we'll want to get you started as quickly as possible but this will depend entirely on the role and what checks we need to do beforehand. If the role requires a DBS check (we’ll flag this in details about the opportunity) the process can take longer.

Participants who register are not obliged to raise sponsorship, however this will not qualify you to receive one of our Rainbow Run medals. Alternatively, you can make a donation of the suggested sponsorship of £20 if you would like your medal to be sent through. Please make your donation via our online donation page marking it as your Rainbow Run donation.  

 

Yes!

Long-term donations enable us to plan for the future and ensure money is available where it is needed most. Regular gifts mean a consistent, predictable income so we can plan and budget better, making us more efficient. It’s also more cost effective. More of your money goes to our work as they generate less administration and carry cheaper bank charges.

There are benefits for you too. A regular gift is a hassle-free way to donate, while knowing that you are supporting our work.  To set up your direct debit payment go to the Donate page here, follow the instructions on the form, when you select regular donation the form will expand to provide the direct debit instructions to your bank.

Have a look at our training page for advice and information on getting ready for the Ride for Precious Lives. By training hard you will be sure you’re ready for the challenge ahead! 

If appropriate, talk to your supervisor, manager or HR team to suggest that they set one up. It’s simple to get it in place. Or please get in touch with your local corporate fundraiser. We are happy to speak to them to suggest that they introduce one.

Life-limiting conditions are those for which there is no reasonable hope of cure and from which children will die. Some of these conditions cause slow deterioration over time rendering the child increasingly dependent on parents and carers.

Life-threatening conditions are those for which curative treatment may be feasible but can fail, such as cancer. 

(Definition: Together for Short Lives)

The Rainbow Run powder paint is non-toxic, 100% safe and biodegradable.  It is technically edible, although we do not advise that you eat it as its not very tasty! If you have a skin allergy or respiratory condition we would recommend that you consult your doctor for advice.

Absolutely!  Please email Hollie and we can send these out to you. Just let us know how many you require. 

Unfortunately, we're unable to transfer your place and registration fees are non-refundable. 

If you're unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances, please contact Little Harbour on 01726 871 800, and upon the discretion of the fundraising manager, a refund will be made minus the deduction of a £5 admin fee. 

Please see our full terms and conditions regarding date or venue changes made by CHSW due to circumstances outside of our control. 

You can decide to compete your hike anywhere! You can complete it around your own home or whilst out on your daily exercise or a devised special route.

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Dave Talbot Ltd insists upon the very highest standards in safety for all of our clients and staff taking part in our outdoor activities. Our abseil events involve an element of risk which makes them challenging, exciting and facilitates personal development. However, the safety of everyone involved is an absolute priority and Dave Talbot Ltd ensures the level of risk is acceptable and appropriate safety standards are maintained at all times.

Dave Talbot Ltd reserves the right to prevent any person or persons, from participating in the event if they are found to be behaving inappropriately or in a manner that is detrimental to the safe provision of the event. This includes those individuals that are suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

All rooms are twin/triple share. If you would like to share a room with someone you know, you can enter their name on the registration form. If you don’t indicate your preferred buddy, we will allocate your room with another member of ‘Team Hike’. Women and men who are unknown to each other will not be placed in the same room. 

You will not jump in unsafe weather conditions.  However, you can never rely on the weather forecast entirely so please call the airfield on 01404 890 222 after 4.00pm on the day before your skydive, and a member of the Skydive Buzz team will advise you.  Please remember that your deposit is non-refundable so it’s important that you speak to a member of the team at the airfield to rebook your skydive if weather conditions don’t permit you to jump on your original date.

Any money you raise on an online giving platform is automatically transferred to CHSW after the event.

Collecting sponsorship from companies is a great way of increasing your sponsorship. Many companies offer a Matched Giving service where they match all the sponsorship raised by the staff. 

Your sponsorship money needs to be paid to Children’s Hospice South West ten weeks before the date of departure. This is because the charity has to pay the tour operator costs in advance, and have to ensure that every person we pay for has raised all the money. Some people find it difficult to ask for the money up front, but it is a lot harder to get the money in after the event. Your sponsors will understand about this.

Yes, in most cases - please see sponsorship forms for more details. If you are being sponsored or sponsoring someone else, for example someone taking part in an Children's Hospice South West Abseil or running the London Marathon, please Gift Aid eligible contributions. Remember that each sponsor needs to include their home address and postcode to enable Children's Hospice South West to reclaim the tax.

No. You can choose to walk, jog or run! You can also choose whichever distance you decide is best for your family. Historically this event has been 2k.

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!

There are no long term harmful effects from the foam either during or after the event. If you get some in your eyes, it may sting slightly, consider wearing sunglasses or goggles. The mixture that we use is drier than most foam; therefore you won’t be soaked and won’t be slipping around in the foam stations. 

The dye in the foam gives vibrant colours however it is a food dye and is water soluble as well as environmentally friendly and completely safe. 

The coloured powder paint is 100% safe and non- toxic. It is biodegradable and will not affect the environment. The paint should not cause harm to participants however we recommend that you don't enter if you have a respiratory, skin or medical condition that could be affected. If you're unsure, please consult your doctor before taking part. 

Yes, of course! The route takes place on paths, which are in places narrow and uphill so you may require assistance. One named carer will be welcomed to join you to provide assistance on the night.

Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall

Please call Little Harbour fundraising office on 01726 871 800 to discuss further. 

Moonlight Memory Walk Clevedon

Please call the Charlton Farm fundraising office on 01275 866 600 to discuss further. 

All wing walkers must be at least 18 years old and if you are over 65 years of age, your GP will need to pre-sign a medical declaration form before arrival.

If you have any concerns, please call 01271 313 311, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. At all other times please leave a message on our answerphone or complete our online enquiry form. All complaints and disputes will be dealt with in accordance with the Complaints Policy.

Yes, for some roles. We have a responsibility to protect the children and young people we work with, so we will carry out a DBS (formerly CRB) or disclosure check where needed. This can sometimes take up to a month, but is not a difficult process and you will be given help to complete the forms if necessary.

Take part in our in person event at RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall on Saturday 15 June 2024.We have limited numbers at each event so register early to be covered in paint at one of the 7 paint stations along the 5k route.   

Unfortunately it is inevitable that, with so many cyclists, 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. 

Rainbow Run is a fundraising event for Children's Hospice South West and your registration fee helps cover the cost of the event. We are therefore asking all participants to pledge to raise a suggested £25 which would fund vital care at our hospices. Visit the fundraising tab for colourful ideas to raise as much as possible and set up a Just Giving Page. Alternatively, you can donate via our online donation page in lieu of Rainbow Run sponsorship.  

 

Eden Project

Dogs are allowed into the Eden Project but are not permitted to take part in the event and will need to remain with family or friends who are spectating during the race. They cannot come into the event village which is situated inside of The Gallery. 

Charlton Farm, Bristol

Yes! We welcome dogs at this event (just make sure to clean up after them)

Virtually

Dogs are of course allowed to join you if you are taking part virtually!   

   

Unfortunately, the route is not wheelchair accessible.  

Tickets can be purchased online. Each raffle ticket costs £1 and there is a minimum purchase of 5 tickets and a maximum purchase of 200 tickets. Payment is by debit card only.

We don’t offer internships at CHSW. But if you’re interested in volunteering, you can find a list of current roles on our volunteer opportunities page.

When opportunities for paid roles arise they are advertised in our jobs and volunteering section.

Only registered participants can gain entry to the venue on the night and therefore only those with a walker number will be given access. 

You can make a regular gift or one-off gift to us online.  Any donations you make through our website are safe and secure. We will not sell or share your data with any other organisations for fundraising or marketing purposes unless they’re working on behalf of CHSW. Thank you for your support. 

Or you can send a cheque payable to ‘Children's Hospice South West’ to:

Children's Hospice South West, Little Bridge House, Redlands Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PZ. 

You can also call us on 01271 325 270 to donate with a credit or debit card over the phone.

Yes, the CHSW Raffle is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4991. Read the full Terms and Conditons.

You can donate through Payroll Giving:

  • if you are paid by an employer
  • if you have PAYE deducted from your pay, and
  • if your employer has set up a Payroll Giving scheme.

Your payroll department will be able to tell you if your employer has signed up. 

All our services are completely free to families who are referred to us.

The paint will only be thrown in our designated Rainbow stations by trained Rainbow throwers. The paint will be aimed onto the body of the runners rather than the face to reduce the amount of paint getting into the mouth, nose and eyes.

However we recommend that you consider wearing sunglasses/goggles to protect your eyes from the colour as you will inevitably get some paint on your head/face. Runners who are not so keen to be in the direct firing line of the Rainbow throwers are recommended to stick to the inside of the running lane to receive the least amount of paint.  Use the outside lane for maximum explosions of the Rainbow!

Of course! Please call your local hospice and your local area fundraiser will support you.  

Little Bridge House - 01271 325 270  

Little Harbour - 01726 871 800  

Charlton Farm -  01275 866 600  

Yes! We allocate any children a different colour so our paint throwers know to adapt their paint throwing style to suit a younger audience, to make it safe and fun for everyone. On the day, please start in the coloured group matching the colour of your youngest team member.

We will absolutely take your word for it! However, if you want to show your supporters you have completed your hike, we recommend you download Strava and link this to your Just Giving page or social media- this can also help increase your fundraising. You can also share this on the Be Incredible Facebook page so we can all see you efforts! 

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It costs £11 million a year to keep our 3 hospices open anand raise the funds to continue to be there for children, young people and families (to fundraise).

I have been working in the outdoor industry for 15 years and hold the highest level of qualification in the UK for working with people when rock climbing and abseiling (AMI - Association of Mountaineering Instructors). I also hold industrial rope access qualifications to go along side of this.

We will look after your luggage each day and transfer it to thehotel . We ask you bring no more than 1 overnight bag and 1 day bag. We will be provide you with luggage labels for each.

It's really easy to pay in your fundraising money.  Visit the Cook Eat Give webpage for information on all the ways you can pay in your money.

Please make sure you donate via the Cook Eat Give donation form and not to the main donation page.  This helps us keep track of our campaign and how much money we've raised.  Please feel free to copy and paste this link to your guests in an email for ease: [insert link here to the CEG donation page].

No problem. Please get in touch with your Event Fundraiser and they will support you with any queries or help you need.

Moonlight Memory Walk Cornwall

Email Kiley 

Moonlight Memory Walk Clevedon

Email Hollie

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.

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.

Only the Children's Hospice South West and HM Revenue and Customs. We will not share it with anyone else.

No. You can choose to walk, jog or run! You can also choose whichever distance you decide is best for your family. Historically this event has been 2k.

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!