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Take part in a challenge or an event

Push yourself, achieve something amazing and raise funds. 

Looking for an exciting way to support children and families across Wales? 

Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, a first-time fundraiser, or someone who just loves getting involved, there’s a challenge or event for you. Every step, pedal, climb, or cake sale helps Latch provide vital support to children with cancer and their families.

Take on a challenge

Push yourself, achieve something amazing, and raise funds that change lives. Popular challenges include:

  • Runs & walks – 5Ks, half marathons, marathons, or sponsored walks at your own pace.
  • Cycling events – Join a sportive, set your own route, or cycle coast-to-coast.
  • Climbs & treks – Scale Snowdon, tackle the Three Peaks, or trek overseas.
  • Swim or triathlon – Take a dip or go the extra mile with a multi-sport challenge.

Latch has charity places in some of the best events in Wales and the UK – from the London Marathon and Cardiff Half to Tough Mudder and even Skydiving! Join Team Latch and achieve something unforgettable while making a huge difference to families across Wales.

Why fundraise for Latch?

For over 40 years, Latch has supported families in Wales facing childhood cancer, providing family accommodation, financial help, social work support, and memory-making activities. By taking part in a challenge or event, you’re helping us make sure no family faces this journey alone.

Join team Latch

When you sign up for one of our charity places or take part in your own challenge, you’ll receive:

  • A free fundraising pack
  • Sponsorship forms and online fundraising tips
  • Latch t-shirt or vest to wear with pride
  • Dedicated support from our fundraising team

Run for us

 

Challenge yourself and be here for childhood cancer in Wales. Your fundraising will ensure we can be here for children and families when they need us most.

 

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Looking for some ideas

 

Know what you’d like to do? Not sure where to start? Already fundraised? Get in touch with our friendly team and they can help you out with advice, fundraising materials or general questions.

 

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Ideas to get you started

If you like the adrenaline of taking on a bigger challenge, we’d love to see your ideas. Here’s some we’ve seen supporters do.

  • Take on a skydive
  • Brave a bungee jump
  • Hike a mountain
  • Go for a New Year's lake dip
  • Organise a treasure hunt
  • Set up a bike relay
     

We know that making memories with your family is important. Why not get together and organise one of these.

  • Hold a pamper night
  • Have a clear out for a car boot
  • Have fun at a bingo night
  • Put on a quiz night
  • Get the board games out
  • Organise a house party

Sometimes the most well known fundraising events are the best. Why not rummage in the fundraising archives.

  • Head to your supermarket for a bag pack
  • Organise a bucket collection
  • Go silent for sponsorship
  • Brave a head shave
  • Give something up
  • Declutter and sale your items

Host your own event

If challenges aren’t your thing, there are plenty of fun ways to get involved:

  • Coffee mornings and cake sales
  • Charity quiz nights or bingo evenings
  • Dress-up or dress-down days at work or school
  • Talent shows, concerts, or sponsored sings
  • Seasonal favourites – Christmas jumper days, Easter egg hunts, or summer BBQs
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The difference your fundraising makes

By getting together and fundraising for Latch you'll enable us to support families affected by childhood cancer to get the help and care they need and never face the journey alone. 

Be here for childhood cancer in Wales

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Frequently asked questions

From one-off gifts to regular donations, every contribution helps us be here for childhood cancer in Wales. You can also create your own fundraiser, from bake sales to sponsored challenges, and make a real difference for families affected by childhood cancer. 

 Check out the resources below for ideas or get in touch at fundraising@latchwales.org for guidance and support to help you get started. 

Yes! We offer fundraising packs with ideas, sponsorship forms, gift aid information and posters. We have a number of resources in the office that can help you from a friendly call to help develop ideas to collection tins. Get intouched with the team at fundraising@latchwales.org. 

Yes, you can use our name and logo when raising money in aid of Latch, but please speak to us first so we can approve the materials and support you in developing your fundraising activities. 

We do not receive governent funding. Our work is entirely funded by public donations, business support, fundraising and grants. 

We are proud to be here for childhood cancer in Wales in many ways. Around 80 children in Wales are diagnosed with cancer each year and at any one time, Latch supports approximately 100 patients. 

To deliver this vital support, Latch needs to raise over £900,000 annually. We rely on the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of our volunteers to make this possible.