FAQs
Find out more about One Walk
We’ve put together some answers to your most commonly asked questions. If you still can't find the answer to your questions, please email onewalk@breakthrought1d.org.uk.
General
How much does it cost to sign up to a One Walk event?
All participants will be given a free t-shirt with registration.
What do I get for signing up?
You will also receive a fundraising pack, incredible stewardship support and you get to play a huge part in supporting Breakthrough T1D’s life-changing research.
When do registrations close?
Is there an age limit?
What are the timings on the day?
Check out the specific event pages for the event day timings.
Are One Walks dog friendly?
Most of our One Walk venues are dog friendly. Dogs must be kept on a small lead at all times and there is a 1 dog per person rule.
Please make sure to double check the specifc One Walk event page to find out the venue is dog firendly.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have a list of people that have registered so you will need to come and sign in on the day.
Who do I contact if I need more information?
Fundraising
How will my money help?
Any money raised will help us to continue funding T1D research to improve lives and one day eradicate the condition for good. We can’t do what we do without our generous supporters.
To give you an idea of how your money comes together, if 100 One Walk participants raise £150 together you could fully fund a research project like Joanne’s. Read more about Joanne’s research into how the immune system could be used to treat type 1 - Studying a type of immune cell to develop drugs to target it.
Studying a type of immune cell to develop drugs to target it | Breakthrough T1D
How much do I have to fundraise?
There is not a minimum fundraising requirement, we just ask you to fundraise as much as you can.
We do suggest a fundraising target of £150. Any fundraising you are able to do will be hugely appreciated!
We do understand that some supporters may find fundraising challenging and our friendly fundraising team will be here to help every step of the way. Please email onewalk@breakthrought1d.org.uk for any support.
I need help fundraising - what should I do?
1. Set your target
Aim high! Your fundraising will help us to continue to fund type 1 diabetes research to improve lives and one day eradicate the condition for good.
2. Personalise your page
You'll have a bigger impact if you tell your story and explain why your cause is important to you. Fundraisers with pictures on their page tend to raise 14% more per photo. Are you ready for your close up?
3. Spread the word
Once your fundraising page is ready to go, make sure everyone knows about it! You can share your page using Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and include it in your email signature. Or why not send group messages and updates using WhatsApp?
4. Double your money
It’s worth checking out if your workplace offers Matched Giving. Some employers will double the amount you raise! Your HR department should be able to help with this.
5. Boost your fundraising
a) Car boot sale
Have a good clear out and sell your unwanted goods to raise funds.
b) Bucket collection
See if your local train station or supermarket will let you collect
c) Get your office involved
Host a coffee morning or arrange a fancy dress day and ask everyone to donate £1.
Do I need to fundraise online?
Fundraising online isn’t the only option, but it is the easiest. Any donations received to your fundraising page will automatically come to your page and to Breakthrough T1D.
If you wish to fundraise offline we have a sponsorship form and fundraising pack available on our resources page.
You can then pay in you offline fundraising on our website.
One Walk Your Way
Can I complete the walk on my own?
Yes, you can. This is your walk, your way. We always suggest sharing your walk with friend and family but however you complete your One Walk you'll be raising vital funds for type 1 research.
Can I walk with a group?
Yes, but we advise you to keep it within close family and friends.
Do I have to complete my walk by a certain date?
Do I need to get permission from someone to organise a group fundraising walk?
We advise participants to check with their local council or property owner. Participants should alert local councils to the route and expected numbers of participants.
You can find your local council here.
Do I need to get public liability insurance?
Breakthrough T1D does not take any responsibility for any issues that may occur during One Walk Your Way. It is not a legal requirement to have insurance for a voluntary or community event – but you might want to make sure you are covered. If your walk involves the general public, we advise having Public Liability Insurance. An insurance broker will be able to help.
If I’m organising a walk with other members of the public, does there need to be a first aider?
It’s not a requirement, but it is a good idea to have first aid supplies on hand, and qualified first aiders if possible. You can get advice from St John Ambulance or the Red Cross.
Can I take collections from the general public?
If you want to collect money in a public place you need to obtain permission from your local authority and usually well in advance. If you plan to organise a collection on private property, for example in a shopping centre, supermarket or railway station, you must ask the landowner for permission.
Email us and we can provide a letter of authority to prove you are walking for Breakthrough T1D which can be found in the resources pack.
How do I fundraise for One Walk Your Way?
You have an option of setting up an online fundraising page which you can share with friends, family and on to your social media channels. We do also have sponsorship resources such as sponsorship forms available on our resources page.
