LWA

Take part in a Fundraising Events

Charity Fundraising Events at LWA are always fun and immensely rewarding experiences. LWA organise several fundraising events each year.

We are always looking for enthusiastic people to volunteer at our events, if you are interested click here: event volunteers.

2021 LWA EVENTS

  • Three Peaks Challenge – Dates throughout the year,

We’re looking for people who are interested in this completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, find out more here.

  • Loughborough Obstacle Colour Run – 4th July 2021 .

Join us on the 4th July at Charnwood College for Loughborough’s most colourful event! And new for this year, two inflatable obstacles! You don’t need to be a good runner, it’s a fun event perfect for families, friends and coworkers! Find out more here.

  • Coalville 5km Fun Run – 19th September 2021

Join us for the most fun 5km around – whether you’re a long term runner, doing Couch to 5km or you’re just looking for a walk/light jog and some fun! Find out more and tickets here.

  • Strictly Dance Event – October 2021.

We’re looking for novice dancers to learn! Just raise £250 in sponsorship and receive free training from a professional. Training starts in August and the event is the 23rd October. We’re also looking for 3 professional dancers to offer their time to teach! Find out more here.

  • Winter Ball – 4th December 2021

LWA is delighted to bring back their Charity Ball for another year after the success of the Halloween 2019 event! This year will be a Winter Ball, perfect to kick off the festive season!

This will be the jewel in our crown of events taking place for the 16 Days of Action Against DA and you won’t want to miss it! It will be an amazing night with a delicious dinner, raffle, live band and dancing – all whilst supporting Living Without Abuse!

Tickets will be sold as individuals or a table – it’s the perfect family or friends night out, date night, or office outing! A well needed celebration at the end of a crazy year.

There will be a red carpet arrival at 6pm with arrival drink, dinner will be called at 6.45 and dancing will start after dinner! There will a bar to order drinks and pre-order wine for dinner. We’ll send you more details closer to the time, or if you have any questions just email fundraising@lwa.org.uk

Deposit options for tickets now available, 50% now and 50% by October 31st.

Find out more here.

External Events

  • Let’s Get Lost Kayaking Adventure

We are excited to announce that we’ve been chosen as one of the charity partners of Let’s Get Lost! They offer amazing Kayaking adventures in Leicester, including paddle to the pub, picnic & bubbly and twilight paddle. Perfect for friends, partners, family and co-workers! Trips start again in April 2021.

As we’re an official charity partner you can get a 10% discount on your trips when you use discount code LWA10 when booking on the website https://letsgetlost.uk/kayak-tours-and-trips *

Not only do you get a discount, but we also receive 10% of the booking that will go towards supporting all the wonderful work we do supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

*Terms & conditions – code cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or used with gift vouchers.

  • Climbing Wall Adventure

We’re looking for people to challenge themselves and have some fun by scaling the climbing wall at the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre (LE4 5PN)! You can do it alone, or get a few mates/colleagues/family together to take it on (if there are 8-12 of you we can organise a private session).

There are walls suitable for everyone 5+ years old, and is a great way to get out of the house and have some fun! All whilst helping local victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. If you want to fundraise further for us you can ask people to sponsor you!

INTERESTED? Email fundraising@lwa.org.uk. We’ll then ask you about dates available!

Things to note:
-Money raised will help local domestic abuse and sexual violence victims and survivors.
-Can take place Mon-Sat 9am – 7.30pm
-Does not include transport to the centre
-If it’s raining there is a covered wall to climb
-Suitable for ages 5+.
-Coronavirus safe & allowed to be in groups due to being outdoors

 

For more information about any of the events please contact fundraising@lwa.org.uk

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