The power of challenge event fundraising
Earlier this year, we encouraged our supporters to take part in a challenge to walk, run or cycle 100km in one month, with the aim of raising money and awareness of the British Youth Council. We have absolutely loved keeping up with the participants as they embark on their challenges and work towards their fundraising
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How to support the British Youth Council with community fundraising
As of 17th May, fundraising in line with Government guidance has been able to resume as part of Step 3 of the Spring 2021 Roadmap. However, there is still some way to go until all community fundraising activities can proceed. With that in mind, we would love to encourage you as British Youth Council supporters
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Run 10k for Youth Empowerment
With Coronavirus restrictions easing around the UK, this summer will see the return of organised challenge events such as the Asics London 10k. What better way to celebrate the empowerment of youth voice and demonstrate your support for the British Youth Council than by joining our team and taking part in this iconic run? Taking
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Take Part In Our 100km Walk Challenge
The Coronavirus pandemic has really reduced the amount of physical activity we get day-to-day. We have got an awesome new challenge that will be a great way to get active and outdoors as well as supporting the British Youth Council! Walk or run 100km in one month! It’s a very simple challenge, just grab your
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Giving back to the British Youth Council through a legacy in a will
I have direct debits for the causes I care about, and like lots of people across the UK, I think about where my money could help the most. One of the organisations I’m passionate about is the British Youth Council. I gained so much valuable confidence and experience by being on the trustee board over
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Thank you for donating to our Big Give Challenge
On behalf of all of the Trustees at the British Youth Council, I want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our donors for generously supporting our Big Give Christmas Challenge this year. Your donations have been doubled and with Gift Aid we have raised £4,518! This incredible total means the British Youth
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Christmas Appeal: One donation, twice the impact
This Christmas the British Youth Council is seeking your support to ensure we can continue to empower young people during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Your support will ensure young people continue to be heard on issues that affect them through online delivery and newly designed programmes. Between midday Tuesday 1st December and midday Tuesday 8th December, all
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Increasing impact as a fundraising intern
In September I left the British Youth Council after a year-long internship in the Fundraising Team. During my time, I worked across all the funding streams such as trusts and foundations, individual giving, and community and challenge events. I was so lucky in my role to have been able to gain such a wide range
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Reflecting on the Big 12 Hour Livestream
Charities and youth organisations like the British Youth Council have been significantly impacted by Covid-19 as many physical fundraising events have come to a standstill. So I came up with a way of fundraising for the ones that matter to me and have shaped me into the person I am today. I hosted The Big
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COVID-19 fundraising with the 2.6 Challenge
On Sunday 26th April, a number of our supporters took part in a nationwide initiative, the 2.6 Challenge, to raise funds for the British Youth Council. Following the outbreak of Coronavirus and its devastating impact on the charity sector, the organisers of the London Marathon decided to put together a campaign which could help individual
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