You are on the UK site
Visit US Site | Visit IE Site

HomeAbout usWhere we workNewsHow you can helpShopSchoolsContact Us
      
How you can help
Donate
Fundraise
Sign up for e-news
Request a talk
Volunteer
Faith groups
Runs and challenges
Online fundraising page
Leave a gift in your will
      
Team SHA at the Bupa 10,000 2009
Runs and Challenges

There are plenty of runs, cycles and challenge events across the UK and beyond that you can get sponsored for. To find an event, take a look at the calendars below:

Running Diary
Runners World events
Triathlete's World events
Long Distance Walkers Association events list
The Outdoor Swimming Society events list
British Cycling events calendar

Once you've signed up for an event, you can start raising money for Self Help Africa. Simply email infouk@selfhelpafrica.org and we will send you a free t-shirt, sponsorship form, and fundraising tips.

You can get started right away by setting up your very own fundraising webpage on Justgiving.


BUPA London 10,000 Run

Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2011

This is a fantastic run through the beautiful surroundings of Hyde Park in London, suitable for novice and experienced runners alike.

You can find out more about the run here. We will support you with fundraising ideas and training tips right up until the day itself.

How to register for your own place:

Public entry for the 2011 Bupa London 10,000 is now open! You can register for a place on the Bupa 10,000 website: http://www.london10000.co.uk/. Entry costs £25. There is no minimum sponsorship requirement, so we are grateful for any amount you raise!

After you've registered, you can get stuck in right away with fundraising by setting up your very own sponsorship page on Justgiving. Also, please contact to let us know you are running in aid of Self Help Africa and we'll send you a free t shirt, sponsor form and fudraising tips. You can email infouk@selfhelpafrica.org or call 01743 277170.

How to register for a Self Help Africa place

Self Help Africa has a number of guaranteed places in the event, which you can apply for if you are unable to get your own place.
      
Download this form to apply for a guaranteed place (PDF 120kb)
word logoDownload this form to apply for a guaranteed place (Word 268kb)
      
In return for a place, we will ask you to raise a minimum sponsorship of £300 for our vital work fighting poverty. Please don't be put off by this requirement. It's a really manageable target, especially if you set up an online fundraising page through Just Giving.

Once you have completed the form above, please email it to infouk@selfhelpafrica.org. We will then contact you within one week confirming your place. We will send you a free t-shirt, sponsorship form, and information about Self Help Africa.

Overseas Challenge Events

Overseas challenges are a great way to get fit, meet new people and experience new cultures.

We have partnered with Charity Challenge, a company which organises challenges and is renowned for its professional conduct and concern for participants' safety at every stage of the challenge. You will be provided with a full support package including notes on fitness training, travel tips, vaccinations needed, visa information, high altitude info, responsible travel guidance and fundraising ideas.

You can visit their website and choose from 40 challenges in more than 30 countries worldwide, including treks, mountain bike rides, mountain climbs, white water rafting, sailing, and horse riding expeditions.
      
Visit the Charity Challenge website
      
        
UK challenge events
      
View this calendar in a new window
Contact Us
      
Once you've signed up for an event, please contact us for a sponsor form, free t shirt and fundraising tips:

Email: infouk@selfhelpafrica.org
Call: 01743 277170
BURKINA FASO                  ERITREA                  ETHIOPIA                  GHANA                KENYA                MALAWI                TOGO                UGANDA                ZAMBIA                
Self Help Africa - UK
Second Floor, Westgate House,Dickens Court,
Hills Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QU
Tel. +44 (0) 1743 277170
Self Help Africa - Ireland
Annefield House,Dublin Road,
Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland
Tel. +353 (0) 578694034
Self Help Africa Inc.
304 Park Avenue South, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10010, USA
Tel. +1 917 289 0670
Self Help Africa is an international charity registered in Ireland and the United Kingdom Registered charity number: 6663 (Ireland), and 298830 (UK)
Self Help Africa is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organisation in the United States.
Site map         Contact Us         Privacy Policy         Terms and conditions        Governance        About        Copyright Policy - © Self Help Africa
Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter
Powered by go2web