I have read and agreed to the Newcastle Hospitals Charity Terms and Conditions.
Thank you for raising funds for The Great North Children’s Hospital Fund, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity (Reg 1057213)
These rules are applicable to all fundraising undertaken in regard to taking part in GNCH sponsored read. By signing up to fundraise you agree to comply with them.
- From 1 September – 31 October 2026 pupils, young patients and their siblings are encouraged to read 6 books, each of a specific genre, while raising sponsorship from family and friends.
- It’s free to take part.
- You endeavour to complete the challenge and raise as much as possible.
- Should you for whatever reason not wish to continue with the challenge, please inform [email protected] immediately, send all sponsorship forms and money collected directly to Newcastle Hospitals Charity and notify your sponsors that you are no longer taking part.
Additional fundraising you may undertake
- If you are under 18 you confirm that you have shown these terms and conditions to your parent/guardian, and they have agreed to accept responsibility for complying with these terms and conditions.
- It is important to know that Newcastle Hospitals Charity cannot cover fundraising expenses or costs for those raising money for the charity.
- If you decide to hold additional fundraising activities to raise money, please ensure you are clear that you are raising funds in aid of The Great North Children’s Hospital Fund, rather than a representative of or on behalf of Newcastle Hospitals Charity.
- You agree that you shall comply with any guidance provided by Newcastle Hospitals Charity relating to your fundraising activity, and that it is your responsibility to organise all aspects of any fundraising activity undertaken by you.
- If you wish to use a logo to support your fundraising initiative you can request a logo from us. Any material referring to Newcastle Hospitals Charity needs approval prior to print or circulation.
- You accept that any risks arising out of any additional fundraising activities undertaken are your responsibility, including liability for any injury or loss which may occur to you, your helpers or guests. You will therefore take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of all those participating in, involved with or attending.
- You will comply with any applicable laws and regulations relating to any additional fundraising activities, including obtaining any necessary licenses, consents or permissions e.g. if you are holding a raffle or lottery.
- You acknowledge and accept that Newcastle Hospitals Charity insurance policy will not cover your additional fundraising activities.
- You will not do anything that has a negative impact on Newcastle Hospitals Charity’s reputation or name.
Handling cash and sending in your donation
- You agree to send the funds raised by your fundraising to as soon as possible after the event and in accordance with Newcastle Hospitals Charity’s guidance.
- You shall encourage donors and/or sponsors to make gift aid declarations where eligible, which may enable us to recover basic rate tax on such donations. Further information about the Gift Aid scheme can be accessed by contacting the Charity Office on 0191 213 7235 or email [email protected]
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