What is this all about?

‘Take on 250’ is a virtual fundraising challenge. The aim is to bring our clients and supporters together to raise vital funds to support blind and partially sighted people across Fife.

250 people in the UK start to lose their sight every day – and this is why we are asking you to take on 250 for Seescape.

When does this take place?

Whenever you would like it to. Choose any activity and complete 250 within the month of your choosing

Take on 250

What can I do?

Anything goes! from running 250 miles, walking 250 km, knitting for 250 minutes, completing 250 press-ups to making 250 cupcakes…. It’s completely up to you.
This challenge is flexible and open to everyone, no matter their age, interests or fitness level – or level of vision. We want to encourage our supporters to use your imagination and come up with the perfect challenge for you.
Participants can register for free and set your own fundraising target. Any money you raise will go directly to seescape to help fund our support services for people living with a visual impairment.
• Choose a new challenge or take on something you know you love
• Carry out your challenge inn the month of your choosing
• choose your own fundraising target; we just ask you to raise as much as you can

Do I have to do this alone?

No, not if you’d rather take part as a group. You can take on 250 on your own, or team up with your bestie, with your family, with a group of friends or with your colleagues.

Use this poster to advertise your activities and create a buzz.

Why 250?

How did we come up with that statistic? We say that: “Every day 250 people start to lose their sight in the UK. This is equivalent to one person every six minutes.”

Please follow the link below for references and information about how we calculated this key statistic.

Challenge ideas!

The possibilities for Take on 250 challenges are endless. Providing a range of suggestions will inspire people to come up with an idea which is fun and achievable for them. Each charity can tailor the ideas they share to their audience. Also download the ‘Fundraising Ideas’ document for inspiration.

Here are a few to get you started:

  • Bake 250 cakes and sell them

  • Collect 250 pound coins

  • Make 250 cups of coffee for your colleagues
  • Walk 250 laps of your local park

  • Do 250 minutes of yoga

  • Cycle 250 miles
  • Write 250 poems

  • Climb your stairs 250 times

  • Sing 250 song requests
  • Complete 250 squats per day

Shout about it!

Please tell us what you are doing, we’d love to read all about your challenges!

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If you have any questions or need any advice, don’t hesitate to contact us:

  • 01592 644979
  • fundraise@seescape.org.uk