International Day of Charity – Could You Take on a Challenge for Age Concern Sandwich? - 03 Sep 2026

International Day of Charity takes place on 5 September each year, celebrating the incredible difference charities, volunteers, fundraisers and supporters make in communities around the world.

Here at Age Concern Sandwich, we see the power of community every day. From our Well-being Centre and Sunflower Centre to Meals on Wheels, dementia support, activities, information and advice, social events and much more, our aim is to be here for local people when they need us.

And none of it happens in isolation. The support of our volunteers, fundraisers, local businesses and wider community plays a huge part in helping us continue what we do.

Are you looking for a challenge?
International Day of Charity is a great excuse to do something a little different – and fundraising certainly doesn't have to mean simply asking people for money.

It can be fun, sociable, challenging or even slightly terrifying!

You could:

• Hold a cake sale at work, at home or with a local group
• Organise a quiz night and put your friends' general knowledge to the test
• Take on a sponsored walk – choose a distance that challenges you
• Get on your bike for a sponsored cycle ride Or, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, jump out of a plane!

And those are just a few ideas. You could hold a coffee morning, organise a dress-down day at work, take on a fitness challenge, hold a raffle, do a sponsored silence, give something up for a month, organise a community event or come up with a challenge completely of your own.

Big or small, every fundraising challenge can make a difference.

Fundraising can be about more than raising money
Taking on a challenge is also a wonderful way to bring people together.

Get your family involved, challenge your work colleagues, persuade a group of friends to join you or turn it into a little friendly competition. You can have fun, achieve something you are proud of and help support a local charity at the same time.

Perhaps there's something you've always wanted to do but never quite had the motivation. Could raising money for Age Concern Sandwich be the reason to finally do it?

Your support stays local
By choosing to support Age Concern Sandwich, you are helping us continue to provide services, activities and opportunities for people within our local community.

Whether it's delivering a meal, providing dementia support, helping someone access information and advice, offering opportunities to socialise and make new friends, or simply being there when someone needs somewhere welcoming to turn, your support helps make all of this possible.

We know there are many wonderful charities and causes people can choose to support, which makes it all the more special when someone chooses Age Concern Sandwich.

So… are you ready for a challenge?
We've put together a short video with just a few ideas to get you thinking.

Could it be a cake sale? A quiz night? A sponsored walk or cycle ride? Or could 2026 finally be the year you take the plunge and jump out of a plane?

Whatever you choose, we'd love to hear about it – and we'll be cheering you on every step of the way.

This International Day of Charity, why not turn something you'd love to do into something that helps others too?

Watch our “Are You Looking for a Challenge?” video here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/yr86Wc46DN4?feature=share

If you would like to fundraise for Age Concern Sandwich, please get in touch with us. We'd be delighted to hear your ideas and support you with your fundraising.

Come and join the fun – and perhaps take on a challenge too!

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