FAQs:

To sign up to the challenge, join the Take On 2000 in July Facebook group by clicking 'Sign Up' above.

Once you’re in the group, you can register for your t-shirt, set up your fundraiser, get tips, be inspired and find out anything you want to know about the challenge! 

Of course. You can pick to do just squats, push ups or a mixture of the two. When you complete your reps use your tracker in your fundraising pack to keep on top of how many you've completed. You could even flip the mat in your pack to decide your fate!

We have no minimum or maximum amount that we would like you to raise - every little helps! However, we do have two incentives running alongside this challenge - if you raise £100 by 1st July you will receive a pair of Sands orange and blue laces. If you raise £150 by 31 July, you will receive a bespoke Take on 2000 medal. 

The easiest way to raise money is by using an online fundraiser - we recommend Facebook or Just Giving. It's really easy to then share your page with your friends and family. 

Absolutely. You can collect sponsorship in any way you like. We simply recommend online fundraisers for this challenge as they’re easy and hassle-free, but if you’d like a sponsorship form, then you can download one here.

No problem! We suggest ending one and continuing to share the other. Don't worry, we'll still know that donations from both are from you.

To end your fundraiser:

• From your Facebook Fundraiser, click "... More" under the Donate button
•  Select "End Fundraiser"
• Once your fundraiser has ended, click “… More” under the invite button, then “Delete Fundraiser”

If you've already received a donation on the fundraiser you want to end, then you won't be able to do the last step to delete it - but don't worry. Ending it is enough and we'll know that donations from both are to be included in your fundraising total for the challenge.

This challenge is all about doing what works for you. If you need to lower the number you do each day or extend the time it takes to finish the challenge, that's okay. We'll still be here to support you every step of the way.

You can also read our guide for beginners with some variations of squats and push ups that might work better for you.

We'll send you a t-shirt and fundraising pack after you put your address and t-shirt size in here.

When you registered for Take on 2000 you were randomly allocated to #TeamOrange or #TeamBlue. Wear your t-shirt with pride, connect with others in your team and show your allegiance in the group using the hashtag #TeamOrange or #TeamBlue.

Of course. Please email shop@shop-sands.org.uk to let us know what size you received, and what size you need. We'll then send a new t-shirt with an envelope to return the other.

We will dispatch all fundraising packs and t-shirts weekly. You should expect to see you fundraising pack and t-shirt within 10 working days of registering.

A Sands t-shirt and a tracker for you to mark off your squats or push ups. We've also included a coaster for you to flip daily deciding your fate! 

It’s up to you! If you would rather share the reps with a friend, then this is okay too. It’s all about doing something that’s challenging for you.

Unfortunately we can’t issue refunds - Facebook must do this. People can request a refund themselves from Facebook by following the below steps:

Send them this link: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/162031714239823

1. Select — I donated to a fundraiser on Facebook
2. Select — I want a refund for my donation(s)
3. Select — I made a donation by accident. Find their donation in the dropdown and request the refund.

You don’t need to prove you’ve completed the reps – we trust you! You can post videos, pictures and updates on your Facebook Fundraiser and in the group though, so we can see and congratulate you on your progress. Sharing updates is also a great way to show those who have sponsored you that you’re committed to completing the challenge.

If you’ve collected offline fundraising, the easiest way to pay this to Sands if by donating on our website. You can do this here.

Make sure to say that your money is for your Take on 2000 in July challenge so that we can make sure it is added to your total.

If you’re not able to donate this way, then drop us an email to challenge@sands.org.uk and we can discuss other ways of getting the donation to us.

If you’ve collected cash donations and have a completed sponsorship form, do scan (or take a photo) and email this to us at challenge@sands.org.uk so we claim any gift aid. If you’re not able to scan or send us a clear photograph, drop us an email anyway and we can let you know where to send your form via post.

Yes, this is possible. You can address the cheque to Sands and send to:

Sands, 10-18 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ.

Please make sure it's clear who the donation is for, i.e. your name and Take on 2000