Royal Parks Half Marathon
Join Dementia UK and tackle the Royal Parks Half Marathon, run past London’s iconic and historical landmarks for families facing dementia.
Love to knit? Or looking to try something new? Get cosy and set aside some time for yourself by knitting every day in November.
By joining our tight-knit community, you’ll help raise vital funds for families living with dementia and provide life-changing access to specialist dementia support.
Emma, November Knitting Participant 2023“My mum was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago so I understand the importance of this charity and love knitting and crochet so was thrilled I could do something I love for a charity that’s close to my heart and my family’s heart.”
Once you’ve completed the challenge, we’ll send you a virtual medal and certificate to thank you for your hard work and dedication.
We can’t wait to welcome you to #TeamDementiaUK! Every row you knit and pound you raise will help ensure that no one faces dementia alone.
If you have any questions, please take a look at our FAQs below or contact us at virtualevents@dementiauk.org
We are challenging you to knit every day throughout the month of November. What you create and how long you knit each day is up to you!
Once you register, you’ll receive a FREE tote bag, sponsorship form and paper tracker. You’ll also have the chance to connect with hundreds of other crafters in our Facebook Group.
From beginner to pro, everyone is welcome, so challenge yourself to set aside some time each day to knit some amazing creations. Whether you ask for a donation in exchange for your knits or ask family and friends to sponsor you for taking on 30 days of knitting, your fundraising will help our specialist dementia nurses offer a lifeline to more families when they need it most.
You can read more about the challenge in our virtual fundraising pack here.
You can register for the challenge here. Then make sure to join our incredible November Knitting Challenge Facebook Group, where you can meet your fellow knitters and find out anything else you’d like to know about the challenge.
Once you have registered and set up your fundraiser, you’ll be ready to go! Start planning what you’d like to knit and collect your materials so you’re prepared for your challenge once Friday 1st November 2024 comes around.
Taking part in the November Knitting Challenge for Dementia UK is free!
There is no fundraising target for this challenge – we just ask you to raise as much as you can for families affected by dementia.
No – if you’d prefer not to use Facebook, you can register for the challenge by clicking submit without activating a fundraiser at the bottom of the registration form (in red).
The easiest way to send cash donations to Dementia UK is by donating to your online fundraising page. Alternatively, you can:
Dementia UK, 7th Floor, One Aldgate, London, EC3N 1RE
Creating a Facebook fundraiser is the quickest and easiest way to raise money. Once you’ve logged into Facebook, you can set one up in a few seconds.
Want to create a JustGiving page instead? Head to the JustGiving website to create your fundraising page.
Once you have created a fundraising page, be sure to share it with your family and friends and family via social media, text, email and WhatsApp.
You certainly can. We’ll send you a sponsorship form with your tote bag, but if you need more than one form, simply download and print more copies.
Please ask your sponsors to fill out all the columns so we can claim up to 25% Gift Aid.
All donations made to your fundraiser will be sent directly to Dementia UK by Facebook and JustGiving. These vital donations will help support families facing dementia.
To register for your tote bag, please complete the registration form. It will take up to two weeks for your tote bag to arrive, so please be patient.
We’re sorry to hear you haven’t received your tote bag yet. If you have waited two weeks since completing the registration form, please email virtualevents@dementiauk.org and we will investigate.
We send out one tote bag per participant. If you would like to buy some additional Dementia UK branded items, please visit our shop. You’ll find tote bags, adult and children’s t-shirts!
Anything you want! Knit something you love, tackle a new pattern, or get a head start and knit some festive gifts for your friends and family. No matter what you knit, you’ll be making a big difference to families affected by dementia. When you receive your first donation, you’ll also unlock a FREE knitting pattern which can be used for your challenge!
This is your challenge, so you can decide how you would like to keep track of it. You will receive our handy tracker with your tote bag, which is a great way to tick off the days. Just be sure to keep your sponsors posted on how you’re getting on with the challenge.
Of course! Our Facebook Group is active in November, when the majority of people are likely to take part, but you can do this challenge whenever it is best for you. The more November Knitting Challenge participants we have, the more families can receive the life-changing support of our specialist dementia nurses.
Absolutely. This is your challenge, and you can tailor it to suit you. Just be clear with your supporters about how many days you are intending to knit for, and how long you plan to knit each day. Keep them updated regularly with your progress.
The only thing that matters is that you challenge yourself and enjoy raising awareness and funds so our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can support families. Do as much as you can. Update your sponsors regularly, be clear about how far you’ve come in your challenge, and make sure they are still happy to donate to Dementia UK.
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