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Take on the 50 for the 50+ Challenge

Choose your 50. Take on the challenge. Make your difference.

Take on 50 your way and raise funds to support over-50s across Barnsley. Whether you walk 50 miles, bake 50 sweet treats, read for 50 hours, cycle 50 miles or complete 50 acts of kindness, you can choose a challenge that works for you and help make a real difference in your local community.

Find Your Challenge

  • Miles That Matter

    Get moving and take on 50 miles your way. Run, walk, cycle or swim your way to 50 miles, spreading the challenge across a month, three months, or whatever timeframe works best for you.

  • Turn the Page

    Grab your favourite books and take on a 50-hour reading challenge! Read over a week, a month, or spread your reading across a timeframe that works for you. Whether you’re a bookworm or simply fancy trying something new, challenge yourself, get sponsored and help make a difference to over-50s across Barnsley.

  • Bake Your Way

    Bake 50 sweet treats and turn your kitchen creations into fundraising! Whether you make 50 cupcakes, cookies, cakes or something completely unique, get friends, family or colleagues involved and see how much you can raise.

Getting Started

1. Choose Your Challenge

Pick a challenge that excites you! Will you push yourself to try something new, or choose something you already enjoy? Whether you’re running, reading, baking or taking on something completely different, make the challenge your own.

2. Set Up Your Fundraising Page

Create your JustGiving page and select Age UK Barnsley as your chosen charity.

Top tip: Tell people why you’re taking part. Share what challenge you’ve chosen, why you’re supporting Age UK Barnsley and what you hope to achieve.

For example:

“I’m taking part in the 50 for the 50+ Challenge to support Age UK Barnsley. Over one month, I’ll be cycling 50 miles to raise funds to support over-50s across Barnsley.”

3. Share Your Challenge

Tell your family, friends and colleagues about your challenge and encourage them to get behind you. Share your progress along the way and celebrate when you reach your 50!

Need a Helping Hand?

We’re here to support you. If you need fundraising advice or would like a customised sponsorship form for cash donations, get in touch with our Fundraising Team.

📧 fundraising@ageukbarnsley.org.uk

Choose your 50. Take on the challenge. Make your difference.