Eating disorders are scary, isolating and lonely illnesses. We want to make everyone feel like we stand with the 1.25 million sufferers in the UK today and that we are there for them.
This year, our fantastic new campaign ‘Beat 1-2-5’ will take place the week of 7th -13th October, to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2024.
Come together with friends and family and move your feet for Beat!
Join the Beat 1-2-5 Challenge this October to spread a message of strength, solidarity and hope and tell the 1.25 million - you are not alone!
And thanks to the generosity of a charitable foundation we will match your fundraising to make double the impact. Our partner will match donations up to a total value of £50k, so help us raise £100,000 by signing up to the Beat 1-2-5 Challenge *
Sign up for the Beat 1-2-5 Challenge today to receive a digital guide with more information about next steps!
Walk
Why not wrap up warm and get your walking shoes on?! You could walk to work, take a lunchtime walk or even find a new route to explore.
How about: 1 day – 2 friends – 5 miles?!
Run
The mental benefits that come with running are plentiful so why not dig out those running shoes! Go at your own pace and enjoy the views!
How about 1 mile – 2 x per week – 5 people?!
Cycle
Getting out on a bike is one of the easiest ways to discover the great outdoors! Why not hop on and take in all of the beautiful things around you?!
How about: 1 bike - 2 x per week - 5 miles?!
Dance
Does putting on your favourite tunes and busting out some moves put a smile on your face?! Why not create a new playlist and get dancing!
How about: 5 friends, learn 12 new dance moves?!
Get started and set up your Just Giving page!
Knit - Get creative and move those fingers instead of your feet!
How about: 1 person – 2 scarves – 5 colours
Bake - Are you a budding Paul Hollywood or Prue Leith? Why not put those baking skills to the test?
How about:
1 hour – 2 friends – 5 different flavours
Bingo – Just choose a location, ask people to make a donation to come along and you’re all set!
1 location – 2 hours – 5 people
Can you get 125 students to join in? Or a combined team target for the whole school of 125 around the sports field and school grounds?
Put up 1-2-5 Beat bunting/paper chains around the school, distribute leaflets and stickers.
Students can take turns in washing cars throughout a whole day. Make sure to let your local council know as well as all parents and teachers. We’ll provide contact cards to put on the windscreens as the cars leave all shiny and sparkly.
In plain clothes or fancy dress, throw your best dance moves in teams! Set up your Just Giving page and get everyone involved in making the costumes and choosing the music.
Positive quotes, self-worth tips, celebrate you cards... Let your team’s creativity run free. You can then sell or donate the cards to parents, teachers or your local community and make everyone happy this October.
Go for a sponsored walk with your colleagues, have a good catch up and raise awareness about eating disorders.
Hold a bake sale in your workplace and brighten the working day by providing some tasty goodies for your colleagues to purchase!
Your keen knitters/sewers can teach the rest of the team so everyone can take part. Depending on what you make, why not donate to charity afterwards 😊
Invite colleagues to bring their lunch and eat while you learn something new and raise money for Beat!
Hold an office quiz and let us help you! Play one quiz round per day and let us provide you with 12 Beat related questions to answer! Email us at fundraising@beateatingdisorders.org.uk for more info!
Excited to get started?! Click here to sign up!
Don’t forget to enquire about Matched Giving with your employer - Whether you’re raising money in the office or outside of work, ask your employer about matched giving. Lots of our fundraisers have doubled the amount raised by their employer so don't be afraid to ask.
Want some advice on your idea that is not listed above? Email the fundraising team and we can help you with your plans!
Please follow our Fundraising Guidelines to ensure your fundraising is suitable, legal, and safe for everyone involved. It’s important to choose a fundraising activity that is right for you. It’s especially important that you choose an appropriate fundraising activity if you have previous experience of an eating disorder or are in recovery.
*Any donations raised over the £50k target will count as extra, unmatched, unrestricted donations to our campaign. FIND OUT MORE –https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-our-work/donate-to-beat/support-us-this-summer-and-well-double-your-donation/