More Than A Ribbon £250 challenge

This World AIDS Day, go beyond wearing a ribbon and take on the More Than A Ribbon £250 Challenge. Raise £250 to help Terrence Higgins Trust support people living with HIV and work towards ending new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

Whether you host a coffee morning, organise a bake sale, walk 25 miles, take on a fitness challenge or create something entirely your own, every pound you raise will help make a difference.

Choose a challenge that suits you and complete it during November in the lead up to World AIDS Day on 1 December. Whether you go big or keep it simple, every challenge helps change lives.

1. Register your challenge and set up your Enthuse fundraising page with a £250 target.
2. Choose your challenge, from a coffee morning or bake sale to a personal or fitness challenge.
3. Ask your friends, family and colleagues to support you with a donation.

As a thank you for your support, we've got a few optional rewards to help celebrate your fundraising achievements.

Raise £50 and you can choose to receive a free Terrence Higgins Trust t-shirt, perfect for showing your support while you take on your challenge.

Raise £250 or more and complete your challenge, and you can choose to receive a thank you certificate and a World AIDS Day enamel red ribbon pin badge.

All rewards are optional, so if you'd prefer not to receive any of these items, simply let us know when you register.

Ready to get started? Register today, choose your challenge and raise £250 this World AIDS Day.

Every pound raised helps Terrence Higgins Trust support people living with HIV today while working towards ending new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

By taking on the More Than A Ribbon £250 Challenge, you'll be helping people access the information, advice and support they need to live well with HIV. You'll also be helping us increase HIV testing, challenge stigma and campaign for a future where nobody in the UK is diagnosed with HIV.

Stuck for inspiration? Don't worry. Your challenge can be as fun, creative, ambitious or unusual as you like.

Here are some challenge ideas that you can take part in at home, at work, at school or in your community.

Fundraising events

Bring people together and raise money at the same time.

• Host a coffee morning and invite friends, family or colleagues to donate.
• Hold a bake sale and sell your favourite homemade treats.
• Host a red-themed workplace bake sale for World AIDS Day.
• Organise a games night and ask guests to make a donation to take part.
• Run a workplace raffle with donated prizes.
• Organise a sweepstake around a sporting event or TV show.
• Host a movie marathon and collect donations from participants.
• Set up a guess-the-number competition with sweets or festive treats in a jar.

Everyday challenges

Simple fundraising ideas you can fit around daily life.

• Wear red for a week and ask people to sponsor you.
• Give up a daily treat such as coffee, chocolate or takeaway lunches.
• Take on a no-spend challenge for a week or month.
• Go digital and switch off social media for a set period.
• Save money for 25 days by cutting back on treats or takeaways and donate what you save.
• Spend November carrying out acts of kindness and get sponsored.
• Wear red every Friday in November and ask colleagues to donate to take part.

Creative challenges

Show off your talents or learn something new.

• Learn a new skill and track your progress.
• Create handmade gifts, artwork or crafts and sell them.
• Read 25 books, chapters or articles and get sponsored.
• Share a daily HIV fact on social media throughout November.
• Start a blog, vlog or photo challenge and raise funds along the way.

Outdoor challenges

Get moving outdoors while supporting World AIDS Day.

• Walk 25 miles throughout November.
• Complete a daily 30-minute walk challenge.
• Run, jog or wheel 50km during the month.
• Reach 250,000 steps before World AIDS Day.
• Cycle 250km during November.
• Swim 25 lengths, 25 times.
• Organise a sponsored group walk with friends, family or colleagues.

Gym and fitness challenges

Take on a fitness challenge at the gym, at home or in a fitness class.

Short on time? Many of these ideas can easily be adapted into a one-day challenge. Set yourself a goal, get sponsored and complete it in a single day.

• Complete 25 gym sessions throughout November.
• Play 25 games of padel throughout November.
• Exercise for 25 minutes a day for 25 days.
• Row 25km on a rowing machine.
• Climb 250 floors on a stair machine.
• Attend 25 fitness classes.
• Swim 250 lengths before 1 December.
• Complete a 25-day plank challenge and track your progress.
• Try a daily yoga challenge.
• Dance for 25 minutes every day for 25 days.
• Team up with a friend and complete 25 workouts together.

Creative and quirky challenges

Looking for something a little different? Get creative with the number 25 and try one of these fun fundraising challenges.

• Eat 25 different red foods.
• Learn 25 words in a new language.
• Watch 25 films and get sponsored.
• Sell 25 unwanted items.
• Take 25 cold-water swims (for the brave!).
• Bake 25 red velvet cupcakes.
• Complete 25 random acts of kindness.
• Wear something red every day for 25 days.
• Get sponsored to stay silent for 25 hours.
• Walk with 25 different people throughout November.

Make it your own

The best challenge is one you'll enjoy. Why noy your own challenge based around the number 25 and aim to raise £250 for Terrence Higgins Trust this World AIDS Day?

Whatever challenge you choose, every pound you raise will help support people living with HIV and bring us closer to ending new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

What is the More Than A Ribbon Challenge?

The More Than A Ribbon Challenge is a fundraising campaign in support of Terrence Higgins Trust and World AIDS Day on 1 December. Set yourself a fundraising target of £250 and complete a challenge of your choice in the lead up to World AIDS Day.

How do I take part?

Simply register your challenge, set up an Enthuse fundraising page and start fundraising. You can take part on your own or with friends, family or colleagues.

What kind of challenge can I do?

Your challenge can be anything you like. You could host a coffee morning, organise a bake sale, walk 25 miles throughout November, complete a step challenge, learn a new skill, sell unwanted items, or create your own challenge based around the number 25.

Do I have to do something physical?

Not at all. While some supporters choose active challenges, many take part through fundraising events, online activities, selling unwanted items, or lifestyle challenges.

Is there a registration fee?

No. Taking part in the More Than A Ribbon £250 Challenge is completely free.

When does the challenge take place?

You can complete your challenge at any time in the lead up to World AIDS Day on 1 December. Many supporters choose to take part throughout November.

Can I take part as a team?

Yes. We encourage workplaces, community groups, schools and friends to take part together. You can either create a team fundraising page or support each other's individual fundraising efforts.

How will the money I raise help?

The money you raise will help Terrence Higgins Trust continue its work to end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030, support people living with HIV, and improve sexual health services and information.

Will I receive any fundraising materials?

Yes. Once you've signed up, we'll provide tips, resources and fundraising ideas to help you reach your target.

Is there a reward for taking part?

Yes. If you raise £50 on your Enthuse page, you can choose to receive a free Terrence Higgins Trust t-shirt.

If you raise £250 or more and complete your challenge, you can also choose to receive a thank you certificate and a World AIDS Day enamel red ribbon pin badge.

All rewards are optional, so if you'd prefer not to receive any of these items, simply let us know on your registration form or email [email protected]. 

When will I receive my rewards? 

Once you've reached the relevant fundraising milestone, we'll contact you with details of how to claim your reward. If you'd prefer not to receive any rewards, simply let us know.

What if I raise more than £250?

That's fantastic! Every extra pound helps support our work. There is no fundraising limit, so we encourage you to raise as much as you can.

Who can take part?

Everyone is welcome. Whether you're fundraising on your own, with family, friends or colleagues, we'd love you to join us.

How do I set up my fundraising page?

You can create an Enthuse page in just a few minutes when you register your challenge. Once set up, share the link with your friends, family and colleagues and let them know why you're supporting Terrence Higgins Trust.

Do I have to use Enthuse? 

No, but we recommend using Enthuse as it's the quickest and easiest way to fundraise for your More Than A Ribbon £250 Challenge.

When you register, we'll set up an Enthuse fundraising page for you, making it simple to collect donations, share your challenge with friends and family, track your progress and see how close you are to your £250 target. It also means we can provide fundraising tips and support throughout your challenge.

If you'd prefer to fundraise in another way, that's absolutely fine. Just email [email protected] after you've registered and we'll be happy to help.

Who do I contact if I need help?

Our fundraising team is here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.

People across the country will be taking on the More Than A Ribbon £250 Challenge this November. 

Whether you're taking on a challenge on your own or fundraising with friends, family or colleagues, you'll help create a future without new HIV cases in the UK.

Every £250 raised helps Terrence Higgins Trust provide information, support and advice to people affected by HIV across the UK while bringing us closer to ending new HIV cases by 2030.

Whether you go big or keep it simple, every challenge helps change lives. 

Register today, raise £250 and make this World AIDS Day more than a ribbon.

Got any questions or would just like a chat? Email us at [email protected] and we'll be in touch.

Thank you for supporting our work at Terrence Higgins Trust this World AIDS Day.