Fundraising
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The Big Knit
Little hats, big difference - Age UK Isle of Wight receives 30p per hat knitted that helps us to continue to support local older residents who have no one else to turn to.
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Get Your Free Fundraising Pack
Every penny raised for Age UK Isle of Wight stays right here on the Island. Request a free fundraising pack by emailing your name and address or click the link below to download a digital copy.
Overseas Challenges
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Cycle London to Amsterdam
4th - 8th September 2024
Bike over 300 miles through 4 countries over 4 days, and make memories to last a lifetime!
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Trek the Camino de Santiago, Spain
2nd - 6th October 2024
Travel 67km over 5 days whilst exploring the beautiful rolling green landscapes of rural Galicia. Follow in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims along the Camino Frances. The explore Santiago de Compostela’s Old Town.
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Trek the Sahara Desert, Morocco
13th - 18th November 2024
Watch the sunrise over the desert – a once in a lifetime experience
Explore the world’s most famous desert, guided by traditional berbers as you trek 36-48km over 6 days.
Summit the Chigaga Dunes – the largest dunes in the Sahara Desert.
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Sled with Huskies in Lapland
21st - 28th March 2025
Lead your own team of huskies across the Arctic over an 8 day expedition. You will learn how to dog sled and camp in the Swedish wilderness - with a chance to see the incredible Northern Lights!
How your organisation can get involved
A partnership with us could be beneficial for your business by helping you meet your corporate social responsibility objectives. It's a great way to motivate employees, gain insight into the over-50s market, get some great PR whilst helping Age UK IW to support vulnerable people in the local community.
Past Events
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The Powder Run
Our fundraisers ran through the many colours of the Age UK Isle of Wight Rainbow as they took on our 2K Obstacle course at Porchfield Cricket Club!
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Christmas Film Festival
Age UK Isle of Wight invited all Islanders to grab some popcorn and join us for an exclusive Charity Christmas Film Festival in the Deluxe screen at Cineworld Cinemas.
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The Penguin Plunge
The Penguin Plunge took place at Puckpool Sands, to raise some much-needed funds for their ‘No One Should Have No One at Christmas’ Campaign.
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Hocus Pocus
Age UK Isle of Wight invited all Islanders to grab some popcorn and join us for an exclusive Halloween Sooktacular special showing of the 90s classic Hocus Pocus in the Deluxe screen at Cineworld Cinemas.