Join a challenge event

A challenge event is a great way to raise money for Changing Faces. Browse upcoming events you can join to support people with a visible difference.

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Challenge fundraiser ideas
Join a Changing Faces running or Walking event
Can I create my own challenge?
Challenge fundraising examples
Challenge fundraising how do I get started?
Challenge fundraising FAQ’s

Challenge fundraiser ideas

Organising your own fundraising challenge is a fantastic way to raise money to support people living with visible difference.

Our fundraisers usually take on an active challenge such as a run, walk, cycle or trek to test themselves. However, if you have another activity in mind then that’s great too – we would love to hear all about it!

Join a Changing Faces running or Walking event

We have access to hundreds of walking events all around the country for you to choose from. From fun inflatable obstacle courses for the family to Tough Mudders, marathons and everything in between, we have the lot. Please visit our dedicated page where you can browse some of our most popular events by region. If you cannot find what you are looking for or would like more information, please email [email protected].

View our running and walking events

Can I create my own challenge?

Absolutely! Many of our fundraisers choose to create their own challenge, and then ask their friends and family for donations.

Whether it’s a bake sale, a sponsored silence, a quiz night, or something completely unique, we’d love to help you make it happen. Setting up your own fundraising event is a fantastic way to bring your community together while making a real difference to people with visible differences. You choose the activity, set your own goals, and we’ll support you every step of the way with fundraising materials, advice, and all the tools you need to make your event a success.

Ready to get started? Get in touch with us at [email protected], and let’s turn your idea into reality. Why not take a look at some of our examples below to get an idea of what exciting challenge you can take on.

Challenge fundraising examples

Charlie, one of our fantastic young fundraisers, recently completed ‘Charlie’s Angel Challenge’ where he ran and cycled from his home in Chester-Le-Street to the Angel of the North – and back again! He won an award from BBC Radio Newcastle for his efforts for Changing Faces, and in 2024 earned the Prime Minister’s Point of Light award.
We are enormously proud of him and his recognition is very well deserved!
Rebecca, Emma & Adele completed the Dalai Lama Trek in aid of Changing Faces by trekking through the Himalayan mountains in Northern India. An incredible fundraising achievement combined with extraordinary experience!

An image of three women wearing changing faces t-shirts standing in front of a mountain range smiling in the sun with arms outstretched

Rebecca, Emma & Adele

Char ran the Great South Run for Changing Faces in 2023 to raise money for the visible difference community, she achieved a super time and achieved her goal of making a real difference to those who use our services!
Ben, Fin and Ben took part in the fantastic Tough Mudder event for Changing Faces, they smashed their fundraising target whilst having a amazingly fun (and muddy) day out!
Sarah bravely completed a tandem sky dive to raise funds for Changing Faces, way to go Sarah!
Dylan created his own challenge, where he walked an amazing 20,000 steps each day for a week!
Peter did a fantastic 70 mile walk to fundraise for Changing Faces and saw some beautiful views along the way. Read more about his story.

Man with glasses and port wine stain birthmark on face takes selfie in the countryside

Peter takes on a 70-mile walking challenge

Marc ran 12 half marathon races in 2023 to raise money for Changing Faces, that works out to one half marathon every month!
Ashley and Theo walked Baxter’s 5k in Scotland to raise money for Changing Faces in 2023. They had such a fantastic time that they did it all again – completing the Inverness 5k in 2024! They also bravely fundraised for Changing Faces by shaving their heads. Find out more about their story.

Cardiff half marathon runners going passed the Senedd

Ready to run for a reason?

Join one of hundreds of charity walks, runs, and obstacle courses across the country and help change lives for people with visible differences. From family-friendly fun runs to challenging marathons, there's an event perfect for you.

View our running events

Challenge fundraising how do I get started?

If you would like to complete a challenge for Changing Faces, just get in touch by emailing [email protected] and we can support you.

Once you’ve planned out what you are going to do, we suggest setting up a JustGiving page to kick start your challenge fundraising. To make the most of your fundraising, make sure you:

Set a target (you can always increase if you reach it quicker than expected!)
Tell your story. Explain the fundraiser/challenge you’re undertaking and why Changing Faces is important to you
Share your page link on social media and by email
Ask your most generous sponsors/contacts to donate first. Others haven’t always decided how much to donate when they open your page and might base their donation on what other people have given
Ask for donations at the end of the month. People may be feeling a little more generous if pay day has just passed!
Raise your target if it’s close to being met

Challenge fundraising FAQ’s

Do you accept cash donations?

Unfortunately, for security reasons we cannot accept cash. However, if you do wish raise money via cash at your fundraiser, you are welcome to count it up and donate the total to us.
You can either make this payment via our website or by sending us a cheque made payable to ‘Changing Faces’ using the address below:

Fundraising team
Changing Faces
The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane
Sheffield
S1 4FW

How will the money I raise make a difference?

There are currently an estimated 1.3m children and adults living with a visible difference in the UK and they face multiple challenges. They are vulnerable to isolation, loneliness, social anxiety and low self-esteem. They face staring, harassment, bullying and hate crime.

Many people with a visible difference face multiple levels of discrimination every day and our survey showed that shockingly, 50% said they felt self-conscious or embarrassed about their visible difference and 49% had experienced hostile behaviour. Read more about the impact on people’s lives.

We’re here to support people affected by visible difference to live the life they choose and free from discrimination. The money you raise can make this possible by providing the confidence, support and the opportunity to thousands of people with a visible difference.