Frequently Asked Questions |
Q. Do I have to be a legal professional to take part?
A. No, anybody is welcome to join the walk as long as they are fit and healthy enough to do so. Dogs are permitted providing they are kept on a lead at all times.
A. No, anybody is welcome to join the walk as long as they are fit and healthy enough to do so. Dogs are permitted providing they are kept on a lead at all times.
Q. How many people do I need in my team? Can I take part individually?
A. There is no minimum or maximum number for a team. Individual participants are most welcome and can join other walkers on the day if they wish.
A. There is no minimum or maximum number for a team. Individual participants are most welcome and can join other walkers on the day if they wish.
Q. What will the Team Organiser have to do?
A. As Team Organiser you will be responsible for coordinating your organisation’s walk team. This will include promoting the event to your colleagues, clients, friends and family, forwarding emails from the NELST to participants and sending the money raised by the event to the NELST.
A. As Team Organiser you will be responsible for coordinating your organisation’s walk team. This will include promoting the event to your colleagues, clients, friends and family, forwarding emails from the NELST to participants and sending the money raised by the event to the NELST.
Q. How much does it cost to take part in the walk?
A. It is free to register however we ask that each participant pledges to raise as much money as they can for the North East Legal Support Trust.
A. It is free to register however we ask that each participant pledges to raise as much money as they can for the North East Legal Support Trust.
Q. How much money do I need to raise?
A. As we are raising funds to improve access to free legal advice for some of the most vulnerable in our local community, we encourage each participant to try to raise at least £20. All donations are eligible for Gift Aid and will be worth 25% more when gift aid is claimed!
A. As we are raising funds to improve access to free legal advice for some of the most vulnerable in our local community, we encourage each participant to try to raise at least £20. All donations are eligible for Gift Aid and will be worth 25% more when gift aid is claimed!
Q. What will happen if I don’t reach the target?
A. If you are unable to hit this target there are many other ways in which you can raise money to maximise your fundraising. Ideas include such as holding a bake sale, organising a bring and buy, hosting a film night for family and friends or holding an auction of promises – the list is endless! Please see our Fundraising Hints and Tips for inspiration. If you cannot raise this figure, please do not worry, any donation is greatly appreciated.
A. If you are unable to hit this target there are many other ways in which you can raise money to maximise your fundraising. Ideas include such as holding a bake sale, organising a bring and buy, hosting a film night for family and friends or holding an auction of promises – the list is endless! Please see our Fundraising Hints and Tips for inspiration. If you cannot raise this figure, please do not worry, any donation is greatly appreciated.
Q. How do I collect my sponsorship money?
A. Paper sponsorship forms will be included in your registration pack and we will set up an online fundraising page for you and send you the link and details.
Either way, please ensure your sponsors allow us to claim Gift Aid if they are UK tax payers so we can claim an extra 25% on top of their gift. A donation of £20 will become £25 with Gift Aid!
A. Paper sponsorship forms will be included in your registration pack and we will set up an online fundraising page for you and send you the link and details.
Either way, please ensure your sponsors allow us to claim Gift Aid if they are UK tax payers so we can claim an extra 25% on top of their gift. A donation of £20 will become £25 with Gift Aid!
Q. When and where do I give my sponsorship money?
A. All sponsorship money will be due 3 months after the event. Please send any cheques made payable to The Access to Justice Foundation and sent to The North East Legal Support Trust C/O The Access to Justice Foundation, The National Pro Bono Centre, 48-49 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JF along with your completed sponsor forms. Alternatively you can bring cash to pay in on the day at the registration desk before the walk.
A. All sponsorship money will be due 3 months after the event. Please send any cheques made payable to The Access to Justice Foundation and sent to The North East Legal Support Trust C/O The Access to Justice Foundation, The National Pro Bono Centre, 48-49 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JF along with your completed sponsor forms. Alternatively you can bring cash to pay in on the day at the registration desk before the walk.
Q. Will you acknowledge my fundraising efforts?
A. Once all your sponsorship money has been received you will be sent a certificate detailing how much you raised individually or as a team for the NELST.
A. Once all your sponsorship money has been received you will be sent a certificate detailing how much you raised individually or as a team for the NELST.
Q. How fit do I need to be?
A. The route is suitable for all fitness levels however please be aware that there are hills in places. Should you be feeling energetic, you are most welcome to run the course however please be aware that the route crosses several public roads so please take care.
A. The route is suitable for all fitness levels however please be aware that there are hills in places. Should you be feeling energetic, you are most welcome to run the course however please be aware that the route crosses several public roads so please take care.
Q. How long will it take me to walk?
A. We estimate that walking the 13 mile route will take about half a day (3+ hours) and the 26 mile route most of the day (6+ hours).
A. We estimate that walking the 13 mile route will take about half a day (3+ hours) and the 26 mile route most of the day (6+ hours).
Q. What should I wear and bring with me?
A. Please ensure you wear comfortable walking shoes or trainers suitable for the distance. Feel free to bring anything else with you that that you feel will aid your personal comfort on the day. You might consider a fleece/jacket, sun cream, a hat, rain coat, snacks (drinks will be available when you register), plasters and a camera or device so that you can document your success!
A. Please ensure you wear comfortable walking shoes or trainers suitable for the distance. Feel free to bring anything else with you that that you feel will aid your personal comfort on the day. You might consider a fleece/jacket, sun cream, a hat, rain coat, snacks (drinks will be available when you register), plasters and a camera or device so that you can document your success!
Q. Will there be photographers on the day?
A. Each team will be able to have an official photograph taken with our lead walkers before they set off on the walk. There will also be people taking photographs along the route, don’t forget to wave and smile at them! These photographs will be available on our website shortly after the event.
Please remember to take some of your own photographs during the walk and share them with us afterwards. You can also Tweet your photographs to ? using #legalwalk.
A. Each team will be able to have an official photograph taken with our lead walkers before they set off on the walk. There will also be people taking photographs along the route, don’t forget to wave and smile at them! These photographs will be available on our website shortly after the event.
Please remember to take some of your own photographs during the walk and share them with us afterwards. You can also Tweet your photographs to ? using #legalwalk.
Q. What do I do once I finish the walk?
A. The 13 mile point is marked with fish and chips and the marathon finish line holds a courtesy drink for all our wonderful walkers and runners.
A. The 13 mile point is marked with fish and chips and the marathon finish line holds a courtesy drink for all our wonderful walkers and runners.
Q. What happens if the event is cancelled?
A. In the event that we are forced to postpone the walk we will contact team leaders to inform them of our decision and will update them with the rescheduled date once this has been agreed.
A. In the event that we are forced to postpone the walk we will contact team leaders to inform them of our decision and will update them with the rescheduled date once this has been agreed.
Q. Are there other ways in which I can be involved if I choose not to take part in the walk?
A. If walking is not your thing then please consider joining our team of marshalls to help out on the day. We need the support of many people so would love you to join our team!
A. If walking is not your thing then please consider joining our team of marshalls to help out on the day. We need the support of many people so would love you to join our team!
