Third-party challenge events
1. Charity funded event places
- Brake may cover the cost of a charity place for selected challenge events.
- These places are provided on the condition that the fundraiser commits to raising an agreed minimum fundraising target.
- The fundraising target ensures that the cost of the place is covered and that the fundraiser’s participation supports Brake’s charitable work.
2. Fundraiser commitment
By taking part in a challenge event on behalf of Brake, the fundraiser agrees to:
2.1 Minimum fundraising target
- Raise at least the minimum fundraising target agreed before registration.
- Demonstrate clear progress towards the fundraising target by the agreed date.
2.2 Communication
- Respond to contact from Brake regarding fundraising progress.
- Provide updates when requested.
3. Withdrawal of charity place
Brake reserves the right to withdraw a charity funded place if:
- The fundraiser has not started fundraising at least two months before the event.
- There is no evidence of progress toward the agreed fundraising target.
- The fundraiser does not respond to Brake’s attempts to make contact regarding progress.
- The fundraiser acts in a way that could bring Brake into disrepute.
Brake will always attempt to contact the fundraiser and offer support before withdrawing a place. If a place is withdrawn, the fundraiser must not participate in the event using Brake’s name, branding, or charity allocation.
4. Use of Brake’s brand
- Fundraisers may only use Brake’s name, materials, and branding when promoting their challenge.
- Materials must be used responsibly and in line with Brake’s values.
- Fundraisers should not produce their own branded items without approval.
5. Health, safety, and participation
- Fundraisers take part in the challenge event at their own risk.
- They are responsible for ensuring they are physically prepared and medically fit to participate.
- Any training, equipment, or preparation required for the event is the responsibility of the fundraiser.
6. Handling of donations
- Donations must be collected legally, transparently, and responsibly.
- Fundraisers should use official platforms unless otherwise agreed.
- All funds raised must be transferred promptly to Brake, unless through a third-party fundraising platform where donations are automatically transferred to Brake.
- Once a donation has been made to Brake via online fundraising platforms, it cannot be refunded, even if the fundraiser later becomes unable to take part in the event.
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7. Withdrawal from the event
- If the fundraiser becomes unable to participate, they must inform Brake as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be made.
- Any funds already raised for Brake are non-refundable.
- Requests to defer a charity place to a future event will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to availability. Deferrals are not guaranteed.
- Any registration fees or deposits paid are non-refundable and cannot be transferred if a deferral is not possible.
8. Policy acknowledgement
All fundraisers must confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this policy before receiving a charity funded event place.