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SUMMARY:Wear It Orange Week
DESCRIPTION:Wear It Orange 2026\n21st – 25th September \nGet ready to turn the UK bright orange this September! Join hundreds of workplaces\, care providers\, communities\, friends\, and families as we come together for Wear It Orange\, a week-long celebration of the incredible people who care for others every day. \nThis is your chance to have fun\, get creative\, and raise vital funds for The Care Workers’ Charity\, helping care workers across the UK access support when they need it most. \nSo\, let’s shout it from the rooftops… WEAR IT ORANGE! 🧡 \nWhat is Wear It Orange?\nWear It Orange is a fun and easy fundraising campaign that celebrates the dedication\, compassion\, and hard work of care workers. Whether you wear an orange T-shirt\, orange socks\, a bright wig\, face paint\, or go head-to-toe in orange\, every splash of colour helps raise awareness and support for the social care workforce. \nThe bigger\, brighter\, and more creative\, the better! \nHow Can You Get Involved?\n🧡 Dress in Orange\nChoose a day during Wear It Orange week and encourage everyone to wear their brightest orange outfit. \n🧁 Host an Orange-Themed Fundraiser\nOrganise a bake sale\, coffee morning\, raffle\, dress-up day\, quiz\, or workplace competition. \n📸 Share the Orange Love\nPost your photos\, videos\, and fundraising stories on social media using #WearItOrangeForCWC and help spread the message far and wide. \n💰 Raise Vital Funds\nEvery pound raised helps The Care Workers’ Charity provide support to care workers facing financial hardship and crisis. \nSign Up Today!\nReady to get involved? Sign up using our Wear It Orange registration form and receive your exclusive free Wear It Orange Fundraising Pack. \nInside you’ll find: \n\nFundraising ideas for individuals and teams\nPosters and promotional materials\nSocial media resources\nTips for organising a successful event\nEverything you need to maximise your impact\n\nWhether you’re a care provider\, workplace\, school\, community group\, or simply want to support care workers\, our fundraising pack is packed with inspiration to help you and your team raise vital funds for care workers across the UK. \n\n			\n			\n			\nWhy Orange?\nOrange symbolises warmth\, energy\, positivity\, and compassion—the same qualities that care workers bring to the people they support every single day. \nMake a Difference\nBy taking part in Wear It Orange\, you’re doing more than wearing a colour. You’re helping to celebrate care workers\, raise awareness of their invaluable contribution\, and provide essential support to those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. \nTogether\, let’s make September brighter\, louder\, and more orange than ever before. \nWear it. Share it. Support care workers. 🧡
URL:https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/wear-it-orange-week/
LOCATION:Across the UK
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SUMMARY:Autumn of Action
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nGo bold\, go brave\, and make an impact as the nights draw in. \nAutumn of Action is packed with big challenges and cosy options alike. Whether you’re taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon\, launching a 24-Hour Challenge for Care\, or hosting an autumn-themed gathering\, your support keeps care workers going through difficult times. \nHow to Take Part\n\nRegister your challenge\, download your pack\, and plan your route\, schedule\, or event.\nGather a team or go solo — every effort counts.\nShare your story\, inspire others\, and highlight why supporting care workers matters.\nRaise funds online or through workplace collections\, knowing your impact is immediate and real.\n\nHow to Fundraise\nChoose your autumn adventure: \n\n24-Hour Challenge Sponsorship – From walking and cycling to crafting or gaming for 24 hours — get sponsored to go the distance.\nAutumn Feast or Soup Night – Invite friends to an autumn meal and ask for donations in exchange for a warm\, cosy evening.\nRoyal Parks Half Marathon Fundraising Page – Share your training updates to encourage donations.\nOffice Pumpkin Competition – Charge entry\, vote for the winner\, and celebrate creativity for a cause.\n\n  \nDownload our fundraising pack  \nDownload our ‘I’m Fundraising’ email banner \nDownload our ‘I’m Fundraising’ social media graphic \nDonate Here! \nOr connect your fundraising page to: Care Workers Support – JustGiving[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/autumn-of-action-charity-challenges-autumn-fundraising-ideas/
LOCATION:Across the UK
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SUMMARY:Better Things to Do with Paper
DESCRIPTION:Better Things to Do with Paper\n1st – 30th October 2026 \nGet creative\, show off your artistic talents and be in with a chance of winning up to £350! \nThe Care Workers’ Charity has teamed up with Sona for the Better Things to Do with Paper competition\, celebrating creativity while raising awareness of the incredible people working in adult social care. \nWe’re inviting you to get creative and show us what you can do with paper. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply love getting crafty\, we’d love to see your creations! \nWith three fantastic prizes up for grabs\, now’s your chance to get involved. \nWhat Is Better Things to Do with Paper?\nBetter Things to Do with Paper is a creative competition delivered in partnership with Sona and The Care Workers’ Charity. \nIt’s an opportunity to celebrate creativity\, get people involved and shine a spotlight on the care sector. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing your imagination come to life! \nThe Prizes\n🧡 1st Prize – £350 \n🧡 2nd Prize – £200 \n🧡 3rd Prize – £100 \nHow Can You Get Involved?\n\nGet Creative – Put your imagination to work and create something using paper\nShow Us Your Creation – Get your entry ready\, take a picture and complete the competition form below.\nBe in with a Chance of Winning– Three winners will receive shopping vouchers worth £350\, £200 and £100.\n\n\n			\n			\n			\nTerms & Conditions\n\n\n\nThe competition is open to professional care workers working in adult social care across the UK.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll artwork must be original\, created by the entrant and use paper as its primary material.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI-generated or AI-assisted artwork is strictly prohibited.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries must be submitted using the official competition form\, including a photograph of the artwork and a short description.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe competition opens on 1st October 2026 and closes on 30th October 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Care Workers’ Charity will shortlist 20 entries on 3rd November\, with final judging completed by 6th November 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinners will be announced on 9th November 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrizes are £350 for first place\, £200 for second place and £100 for third place\, awarded as equivalent shopping vouchers. No cash alternatives are available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy entering\, participants agree that The Care Workers’ Charity and Sona may share photographs of their artwork to promote the competition and celebrate the winners.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe organisers reserve the right to disqualify entries that do not meet the competition requirements. The judges’ decision is final.\n\n\n\nBy submitting your entry\, you agree to these terms and conditions.
URL:https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/better-things-to-do-with-paper/
LOCATION:Across the UK
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SUMMARY:Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer – it is a unique and inspiring event. \nCharity runners will glide through four of London’s stunning Royal Parks\, Kensington Gardens\, Hyde Park\, St James’s Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks\, including The Houses of Parliament\, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace\, all on closed roads.
URL:https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/royal-parks-half-marathon-2026/
LOCATION:Hyde Park\, London
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SUMMARY:24 Hour Challenge
DESCRIPTION:24 Hour Challenge 2026\n1st – 30th November 2026 \nGet ready to take on 24 hours of anything this November! \nThe 24 Hour Challenge is your chance to get creative\, challenge yourself\, bring people together and raise vital funds for The Care Workers’ Charity\, helping care workers across the UK access support when they need it most. \nWalk\, bake\, game\, dance\, read\, craft\, cycle\, sing or come up with something completely different. However you choose to spend your 24 hours\, every hour can help make a difference. \nSo\, what will you do with yours? 🧡 \nWhat is the 24 Hour Challenge?\nThe 24 Hour Challenge is a flexible fundraising campaign where you choose an activity and take it on for 24 hours during November. \nYou could complete your challenge in one 24-hour stretch\, split it into smaller sessions across the month\, take part on your own or get a whole team involved. \nYour challenge can be as active\, creative\, relaxing or ambitious as you want it to be. \nThe important part is making it yours\, having fun and raising vital funds to support care workers across the UK. \nHow Can You Get Involved?\n🧡 Choose Your Challenge\nDecide how you want to spend your 24 hours. Walk\, run\, read\, bake\, dance\, game\, craft\, volunteer or create a challenge completely unique to you. \n👥 Take It On Together\nGet your friends\, family or colleagues involved and turn your challenge into a team effort. You could take turns\, compete against each other or work towards one shared 24-hour goal. \n📸 Share Your Challenge\nShare photos\, videos and updates from your challenge on social media and encourage others to support you along the way. \n💰 Raise Vital Funds\nAsk friends\, family and colleagues to support your challenge and help raise vital funds for The Care Workers’ Charity. \nEvery pound raised helps us provide financial\, emotional and practical support to care workers when they need it most. \nNeed Some Inspiration?\nYour 24 Hour Challenge can be almost anything. \nYou could: \n\nWalk for 24 hours\nComplete 24 hours of movement\nRead for 24 hours\nHold a 24-hour gaming marathon\nBake for 24 hours\nCycle for 24 hours\nDance for 24 hours\nKnit\, crochet or craft for 24 hours\nComplete 24 different challenges\nGet your workplace involved and split the 24 hours between your team\nTake on one hour of an activity every day for 24 days\nCreate your own completely unique challenge\n\nThere’s no one way to take part. Pick something you’ll enjoy\, get others involved and make your 24 hours count. \nMore Information Coming Soon\nWe’re currently getting everything ready for the 24 Hour Challenge 2026\, including details on how to take part\, fundraising resources and plenty of inspiration to help you plan your challenge. \nMore information will be added soon. \nIn the meantime\, start thinking about what your 24 hours could look like and who you might want to get involved. \nChoose your challenge. Support care workers. 🧡
URL:https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/24-hour-challenge/
LOCATION:Across the UK
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SUMMARY:Winter of Warmth
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEnd the year with kindness\, gratitude\, and festive generosity. \nWinter of Warmth celebrates everyone who has supported The Care Workers’ Charity in 2026. With our 12 Days of Giving campaign\, Winter Prize Draw\, and Santa in the City Run\, there are countless ways to spread joy and make a difference. \nHow to Take Part\n\nSign up for your chosen festive fundraiser and download your seasonal event pack.\nPlan your winter activity — big or small — using our guides for festive fun.\nShare the warmth by inviting colleagues\, friends\, and family to join you.\nFundraise online\, at your festive event\, or through workplace giving.\n\nHow to Fundraise\nFestive fundraising is fun and flexible: \n\n12 Days of Giving Workplace Challenge – Invite colleagues to donate a small amount each day — from £1 to £12.\nFestive Bake Sale or Biscuit Swap- Raise funds through treats\, competitions\, or hot chocolate stations.\nWinter Prize Draw Ticket Sales- Share the link and encourage others to enter and support a great cause.\nChristmas Jumper Day- Ask participants to donate £2–£5 to wear their festive jumpers.\n\n  \nDownload our fundraising pack  \nDownload our ‘I’m Fundraising’ email banner \nDownload our ‘I’m Fundraising’ social media graphic \nDonate Here! \nOr connect your fundraising page to: Care Workers Support – JustGiving[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/winter-of-warmth-festive-fundraising-winter-prize-draw/
LOCATION:Across the UK
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