SVP Sponsored Walk Go the Extra Mile to Help Local Families!

SVP Sponsored Walk Go the extra mile to help local families!

Information for the day:

• The event will take place in Wetherby on Sunday 26th September 2021. Walkers should meet at St Joseph’s Church Carpark (LS22 6LL) for registration at 12:30pm.

o BY CAR – Park immediately behind St Joseph’s church in Crossley Street Car Park (LS22 6RT). From A.58 or A.1(M) exit 45, at the mini-roundabout at the north end of Wetherby Bridge, continue straight on for half a mile along High Street and Deighton Road to the next miniroundabout. Turn left into James Street. After 200m, just after the pedestrian crossing, turn left into the car park. St Joseph’s church is at the further end of the car park. o BY BUS – o First Leeds, X98 and X99 from Stand H, Infirmary Street, Leeds Centre. Leeds to Deighton Bar. Limited Stop, picking up at Oakwood Clock (on Wetherby Road), Wellington Hill, Shadwell, Scarcroft, Bardsey, Collingham. Dismount in Wetherby Market Place. o Harrogate Bus, no.7 from Leeds Bus Station, Stand 22, via Vicar Lane, York Road and Seacroft Bus Station, Stand C. Picking up in Thorner, Bramham, Clifford, Boston Spa, Thorp Arch, Walton. Dismount in Wetherby Market Place.

• There is a choice of two routes, either 5½ miles or 2½ miles; both start and finish at St Joseph’s Church Hall and have midway stops for refreshments and toilet breaks.

• The short walk is wheelchair and pushchair friendly, with activities for children along the way. • The long walk has a stone stile, some uneven ground, woodland and, at one section, a narrow footpath beside the River Wharfe.

• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult • Walkers should wear suitable footwear and clothing.

All sponsorship from this event will go directly to the St Vincent de Paul Society’s community support projects in Leeds and Bradford, providing help and support for families living in poverty.

St Vincent's would be delighted to support you with fundraising, just get in touch!

0113 248 4126 or [email protected]. 1

St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales), Romero House. 55 Westminster Bridge Road. London. SE1 7JB9 A Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England & Wales No: 3174679, Charity Registration No: 1053992

Sending your Sponsor Money

• Give all money collected together with Sponsor forms either to your Parish/Group organiser, or send direct to: St Vincent’s Support Centre, 4 Berking Avenue, Leeds, LS9 9LF (cheques payable to St Vincent de Paul Society).

• Share and donate to this JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/svpsponsoredwalk21 (if people are donating on behalf of a walker, ask them to put the walker’s name as a donation reference).

Gift-Aid

Last year, sponsors allowed us to reclaim almost £1000 in tax refunds, but we have to follow the rules minutely because we are subject to audit by HMRC.

If you are NOT using the JustGiving website: - your sponsor must tick the column on the Sponsor Form to confirm that: (a) they wish to Gift Aid and (b) that they are a qualifying taxpayer; spouses may Gift Aid only if they too are taxpayers in their own right; - your sponsor (not you) must personally fill in all columns on the Sponsor form – no labels or rubber stamps; - your sponsor should fill in the date that the money is handed to you. - legibility: please persuade your sponsor to use block capitals – and make certain their post-code is included.

The closing date for returning sponsorship money to St Vincent’s Support Centre is 1st November 2021

Photos on the day

We would love to see the photos of your walks! Please do take some and send them over to us via [email protected] or tag us on the following accounts:

Facebook: @stvincentsleeds / @stvincentsbradford

Twitter: @StVincentsLeeds / @svpbradford

Instagram: @stvincentsleeds / @stvincentsbradford

Warm Regards, The SVP Sponsored Walk Team.