I’ve decided which fundraising challenge I’d like to do – now what?

That’s great! You can sign up for a fundraising event by clicking on the link above. You can also check out the list here. If you’re having problems signing up, email annie.belasco@pandasfoundation.org.uk for help.

Why do I have to raise a minimum sponsorship? What happens if I don’t hit my target?

We absolutely understand anxieties around this and we want to make sure none of our fundraisers feel under pressure. The reason we have a minimum sponsorship is because it costs us as a charity to sign fundraisers up to an event and the last thing we want to do is make a loss – our main goal for fundraising events is to raise as much money as possible!

We would never put pressure on you to raise your minimum sponsorship. All we ask is, before signing up, please do consider if you would feel comfortable raising the amount. You can always have a chat with us about your concerns and we will do absolutely everything we can to help! We are here to support you.

If you sign up to an event and haven’t raised anything within a certain timeframe (usually 8 weeks before the event), we reserve the right to withdraw your space and offer it to someone else as we usually have waiting lists for popular events.

The main thing we would say is, communicate with our fundraising team – we don’t bite! We just want to help you in any way we can.

How do I set up a donation page?

To set up your fundraising page, head over to Enthuse – it’s very quick and easy and as soon as it’s set up you can share away with friends and family! You can also visit our Enthuse Profile where you can find information on our most current fundraising challenges, and how to sign up for them. Join Team PANDAS today!

Do you have a fundraising pack?

We have a fantastic fundraising pack available with lots of popular fundraising ideas to get you started. 

What support will I get from PANDAS?

Rest assured we will be with you every step of the way on your fundraising journey. We’ll share your story on our social media pages if you are happy for us to, and if you need a running/training vest we can get one sent to you so you can proudly show you are fundraising for PANDAS.

Due to very limited resources, and a policy of prioritising digital marketing, we are unable to provide leaflets or charity marketing information for your event. If you would like us to send you our digital PDF leaflet please let us know. This together with our website has all the information that you will need about our charity.

Do you have spaces for the London Marathon?

We would LOVE to have charity spaces for the London Marathon but sadly due to the pandemic, previously allocated spaces have been rolled over for the last couple of years and so we have been unable to apply for spaces in the 2024 event. One day we hope to have PANDAS spaces at the event but for now we encourage our supporters to enter the ballot and if you get a space, please do get in touch with us as we would love to have you fundraise for us by taking part in this iconic event!

What happens if I have to cancel?

Cancellation by yourself or the provider of events  due to exceptional circumstances or dissolvent of companies – We make every attempt as an official member of the Fundraising regulator, to maintain full due diligence on all of the event providers. Some matters as per our  fundraising policy are unfortunately out of our hands and we are unable to advocate or get involved in any disputes over refunds or donations returns. This includes  cancelling your own participations due to injury or any other matter . Donations once made are processed by enthused and we are unable to return these or your entry fee. Should an event be cancelled they may refuse refund, or alternately they may refund you, please contact the provider directly. 

Can I get a PANDAS vest to run in?

If you would like to purchase a best please head to the same platform via this link. Delivery via PANDAS is estimated between 5-10 days. Sizes are small, medium, Large and Extra large. 

How is the money I raised spent?

All money raised goes towards supporting parents and carers who need us. Here is an idea of what your donations could go towards:

• £5 funds a helpline call for one service user to receive support via our helpline service
• £15 pays for our email service per person per year to receive support via email
• £23 to host our website providing signposting for our services, resources and information
• £25 to host our weekly zoom calls for all parents, carers and networks offering advice, peer support and sharing experiences
• £50 for a year’s training for one of our volunteers to ensure they have the best placed knowledge to support our service users
• £62 to recruit and onboard a volunteer into our PANDAS teams to provide support, advice and guidance
• £208 for a month’s worth of marketing and advertising for us to reach every parent who needs us through our services