ICT Trek Kerala http://www.trek-kerala.org60<![CDATA[ Tanya Goldsmith ]]>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:24:50 GMT<![CDATA[ Anastasia Griffith ]]>
This will be my second challenge with ICT (I took part in Cycle Cambodia in 2006) and my first as a patron for the charity.  Like last time, I am excited to raise as much money as possible for this amazing charity, whose work I believe in with all my heart.  ICT are so direct in the way they use the money we raise to help out local initiatives in Africa and Asia and choose projects that are actively looking to change the experience of children and their families in these poverty stricken communities.  I also believe in a personal commitment when fundraising, using our bodies and minds to raise awareness for a cause that makes a difference to the lives of many. ICT offers us an opportunity to challenge and empower ourselves while also acquainting us with the communities and coun... ]]>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:58:06 GMT<![CDATA[ Create an Online Fundraising Page ]]>One of the quickest and easiest ways to raise money is to create an online fundraising profile. The easiest way to do this is to create a profile on the Trek Kerala website. To do this just follow these easy instructions. It is important to do this as soon as you sign up so that your friends and family can start donating straight away. Don't forget once the page is set up make sure you tell everyone you know about it by advertising your fundraising page through emails, twitter and facebook!

Other websites through which you can set up a fundraising page are JustGiving and Virgin Money Giving.

]]>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:25:56 GMT<![CDATA[ Complaints Procedure ]]>We value your comments and feedback.


Here at International Childcare Trust we are committed to upholding high standards in all that we do, however we realise that sometimes we are unable to fulfil everyone’s expectations.


We welcome your feedback and opinions as they enable us to improve our work.


You may send your feedback to us in the following ways:


Telephone a member of our team on 0207 065 0975 Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.


You can also email us at supportercare@ict-uk.org.


If you would prefer to write to us, please send your letter along with your name, address and contact telephone number to:

 

Supporter Care

International Childcare Trust

Development House

56-64 Leonard Street

London

EC2A 4LT


We will endeavour to resolve the problem as quickly ... ]]>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:46:24 GMT<![CDATA[ Antje Kastner ]]>

After cycling Tanzania, Cambodia and Sri Lanka with International Childcare Trust, it is clear to me, that not only are these trips entirely amazing, but also put you on a great journey for life. I'm looking forward to change it up this year, dropping the bike and take a challenge on foot, meeting many interesting people on my way.
]]>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:58:59 GMT<![CDATA[ Margaret O'Grady ]]>I have been so privileged to be involved in International Childcare Trust's challenge events right from the start and have watched how they have transformed the organisation.  Essentially, up until then, International Childcare Trust’s first 20+ years had been spent supporting about 4 partners in 3 countries, reaching approximately the same number of children each year.  Since our first challenge in 2003, we have invested in a lean Programmes Team, who help us to identify new quality local partners on the ground in Africa and Asia.  The results are that we have grown from supporting 4 partners in 3 countries to supporting 14 partners in 8 countries and each year we help thousands more children!  What motivates me the most is not how many local people have been mobilise... ]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:31:13 GMT<![CDATA[ More Information and FAQs ]]>Below we have lots of useful information, but if you can't find what you are looking for or have any questions or queries just contact Holly, ICT’s Fundraising and Events Manager at hpdavies@ict-uk.org or on 0207 065 0975.

Here are some useful documents

Event Manual

Flight extension form

Fundraising pack

Sponsorship Forms

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:22:58 GMT<![CDATA[ Organise a pub crawl ]]>Tatum Drewes participated in our Cycle Sri Lanka challenge in 2011.  Tatum organised a pub crawl through which she raised over $2000. The crawl had a $40.00 entrance fee raising about $2000 as there were 55-60 people that attended. Tatum sold additional raffle tickets throughout the crawl, to raise that much more money.

Raffle tickets were sold at the following prices.
1 ticket-$5
2 tickets-$8
5 tickets-$20

You can play additional games to raise money throughout the fundraiser.  For example Tatum played Split the Deck where you have a pack of 52 playing cards each sold at $10/card.  You have the person pick a card blindly and rip it in half. They keep one half and you put the other in a container.  When the deck is all bought out, you blindly pick from the ripped halves. Whoevers card you pulled, you split the pot... ]]>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:17:25 GMT<![CDATA[ Set up a link on your company website ]]>clients and colleagues aware of the challenge you are taking on and directing people to where they can donate.


To have a closer look at Carolines page visit http://www.cornhillconsultancy.com/just-giving.html


]]>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:07:34 GMT<![CDATA[ Holly's fundraising ]]>
Stunning scenary, delicious food, amazing people, what more could you want?  Well a challenging trek for one and visiting Arunodhaya one of the organisations that ICT works with in India, for two.  I can't wait to have finished the trek and have that air of elation before going on to see the people whose lives we are improving. 

It's going to be a fantastic challenge.  Sign up now, if you haven't already! ]]>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:31:06 GMT<![CDATA[ Holly Davies ]]>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:54:57 GMT<![CDATA[ Training Tips ]]>
Training_Tips.pdf ]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:28:47 GMT<![CDATA[ What our previous Trekkers Say ]]>TREK MOUNT KENYA 2011

"Well, I conquered the mountain!!! Kenya is so beautiful as are the Kenyan people who made us feel so welcome. I feel truly blessed"

Michelle Orr


TREK MOUNT KENYA 2011

"I've climbed this mountain and it has to have been one of the most amazing experiences ever"

Caroline Kilby

 

TREK NEPAL 2010

"I had the most amazing time, thank you so much. The thing that amazed me the most was the reception we got at the project. It was a true eye opening experience, something I've never seen and I'll never forget how I felt at that moment"

Tanja Hassell

]]>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:05:57 GMT<![CDATA[ Our Project Visit ]]>We will end the trek challenge by visiting the Arunodhaya Centre, one of ICT's partner organisations to meet the children whose lives we are helping the Arunodhaya Centre to change.

Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children
Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children is a local NGO, based in Tamil Nadu, which was established in 1992 with the aim of preventing the exploitation of children and protecting their basic rights.  ICT has been working in partnership with Arunodhaya since February 2009, supporting its work in Dindigul District in the south of Tamil Nadu.  This important work aims to prevent children leaving home prematurely, as well as supporting those children already living and working on the streets.  Arunodhaya’s work includes childcare support and maternal healthcare for women in remote rural areas, rehabilitation and reintegration of street and working children, and a number of awareness raisi... ]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:18:49 GMT<![CDATA[ Make the most of your Employer ]]>Fundraising at work can be a simple and effective way of raising money. Many companies will be happy to offer a donation or match your sponsorship but you can also have a bit of fun. Alexi Harrison raised £200 at work by offering teams and individuals within her company the chance to have her at their beck and call for a day in exchange for a donation.

                                
        "One of the teams got me to dress up and be a tea lady for the day".

Another great way of raising money at work is holding a cake sale. Ask your colleagues to all bring a homemade cake, brownies, biscuits or cookies into the office one day.... ]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:47:53 GMT<![CDATA[ Every little helps! ]]> 

Fundraising doesn't have to be all about organising events that bring in large amounts of money at one time, smaller events are just as important, especially when you hold several of them.

Mary Osbourne proved this when raising money for one of our challenge events in 2011. Mary raised over £450 holding 5 jumble and car boot sales through which each one raised between £80 and £120. Events like these are easy to do and the great thing about them is there aren't any costs. All you need to do is encourage family and friends to donate any of those unworn clothes at the back of their wardrobes, Christmas presents they're never going to use or anything they've been hanging onto for years in the hope that it might come back into fashion. Once you have as many donations as possible all you need to do is find a place to set up your stall and you're good to go!

]]>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:49:39 GMT<![CDATA[ Hold a Dinner Party ]]>A great way to fundraise whilst having fun with friends, family and colleagues is to hold a dinner party.

Design a menu as simple or as fancy as you like and invite guests to come and dine with you. Ask for a suggested donation of between £20 and £30 per guest and invite as many people as you feel comfortable cooking for. One of our challenge participants in 2011, found this a "successful and extremely enjoyable way of fundraising". She invited 12 guests to a Mexican feast complete with sombreros and plenty of tequila! Her guests all had such a great night that they were more than happy to donate well above the suggested amount, resulting in over £300 being raised. A great way to maximise your fundraising would be to hold three dinner parties over three nights; one for friends, one for family and one for colleagues and raise triple the money!

]]>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:23:36 GMT<![CDATA[ Don't be afraid to ask for support ]]>Manish Patel caught our attention by raising a very impressive £1,200 within just three days of starting his fundraising for International Childcare Trust! He tells us he is keen not to stop at the £5,000 mark and will fundraise for as long and as hard as he can, which is really great news.

In February 2012, Manish and three friends will be traveling to Nepal to trek to Everest Base Camp and also summit the nearby peak of Kala Pattar. He claims neither the lack of training nor the fundraising targets scare him, but camping in freezing conditions is a different story!

Facebook has been great in helping him contact friends and family and convincing them to support him.
“But I’m also sending lots of emails and JustGiving makes it so easy for people to donate. I’m also planning a big curry night for a bit later in the year.”

So why did he decide to support International Childcare Trust... “Well a friend told... ]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:48:17 GMT<![CDATA[ Organise a Charity Gig ]]>Michelle Orr participated in one of our challenges in November 2011. She raised over £3500; this is how she did it...

Michelle raised over £2000 through donations from family and friends, four car boot sales and a street collection with friends. A majority of her income however came from two charity giggs she organised. 

                        One World - £901                   Karns - £500

                        6 bands in gig venue               3 bands in a local pub

Income

Entr... ]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:54:03 GMT<![CDATA[ Trek Kerala 2012 ]]>We are so excited to launch Trek Kerala 2012!  Leaving the UK on 5th October 2012 and returning on 14th October, this is set to be the challenge of a lifetime. 

Registration fee - £350, early bird registration until 30th November 2011 is £275.

Minimum sponsorship amount - £3500.
(£2500 of which must be with us by 31st August 2012.The remaining £1000 must be received by 26th September 2012.)
The cost of the trip is £1725, which we pay for from your sponsorship.

Included: Flights, all accommodation, all meals except during free time and a great support team out in Kerala.Sat, 19 May 2012 21:11:26 GMT<![CDATA[ Our Project Visit ]]>We will end the trek challenge by visiting the Arunodhaya Centre, one of ICT's partner organisations to meet the children whose lives we are helping the Arunodhaya Centre to change.

Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children
Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children is a local NGO, based in Tamil Nadu, which was established in 1992 with the aim of preventing the exploitation of children and protecting their basic rights.  ICT has been working in partnership with Arunodhaya since February 2009, supporting its work in Dindigul District in the south of Tamil Nadu.  This important work aims to prevent children leaving home prematurely, as well supporting those children already living and working on the streets.  Arunodhaya’s work includes childcare support and maternal healthcare for women in remote rural areas, rehabilitation and reintegration of street and working children, and a number of awareness raising ... ]]>Mon, 14 May 2012 03:32:07 GMT<![CDATA[ Trek Kerala 2012 ]]>We are so excited to launch Trek Kerala 2012!  Leaving the UK on 5th October 2012 and returning on 14th October, this is set to be the challenge of a lifetime. 

Registration fee - £350, early bird registration until 30th November 2011 is £275.

Minimum sponsorship amount - £3500.
(£2500 of which must be with us by 31st August 2012.The remaining £1000 must be received by 26th September 2012.)
The cost of the trip is £1725, which we pay for from your sponsorship.

Included: Flights, all accommodation, all meals except during free time and a great support team out in Kerala.
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:16:16 GMT<![CDATA[ Our Project Visit ]]>We will end the trek challenge by visiting the Arunodhaya Centre, one of ICT's partner organisations to meet the children whose lives we are helping the Arunodhaya Centre to change.

Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children
Arunodhaya Centre for Street and Working Children is a local NGO, based in Tamil Nadu, which was established in 1992 with the aim of preventing the exploitation of children and protecting their basic rights.  ICT has been working in partnership with Arunodhaya since February 2009, supporting its work in Dindigul District in the south of Tamil Nadu.  This important work aims to prevent children leaving home prematurely, as well supporting those children already living and working on the streets.  Arunodhaya’s work includes childcare support and maternal healthcare for women in remote rural areas, rehabilitation and reintegration of street and working children, and a number of awareness raising ... ]]>Fri, 18 May 2012 16:18:27 GMT<![CDATA[ Trek Kerala 2012 ]]>We are so excited to launch Trek Kerala 2012!  Leaving the UK on 5th November 2012 and returning on 14th November, this is set to be the challenge of a lifetime. 

Registration fee - £350, early bird registration until 30th November 2011 is £275.

Minimum sponsorship amount - £3500.
(£2500 of which must be with us by 31st August 2012.The remaining £1000 must be received by 26th October 2012.)
The cost of the trip is £1725, which we pay for from your sponsorship.

Included: Flights, all accommodation, all meals except during free time and a great support team out in Kerala.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:17:11 GMT<![CDATA[ Activation Page ]]>Paying Online?

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INTERNATIONAL CHILDCARE TRUST
Development House
56-64 Leonard Street
London, EC2A 4LT
United Kingdom.

Alternatively, please call +44 (0) 20 7065 0970 to make a payment via the telephone. ]]>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:51:19 GMT<![CDATA[ Resources ]]>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:49:45 GMT<![CDATA[ Challenger Checklist ]]>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:10:07 GMT