Spread the word

Now you’ve decided to get involved and fundraise, you’ll need to start spreading the word about what you’re doing to raise money through your social media and contacting your local media.

The Ramblers relies on your generous support so stay safe while fundraising and together we can help in the fight for walkers’ rights, protecting our green spaces and ensure that everyone gets to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors. 

Use social media

You can use social media to promote your event, let people know why you’re fundraising for the Ramblers and boost your donations.

Top tips

• Tag us in your Facebook (you’ll need to ‘like’ us first). For England use @ramblersgb, for Scotland use @ramblersscotland and @RamblersCymru for Wales.
• Tag us in your Instagram posts using @ramblersgb
• For Twitter use; @RamblersGB for England, @ramblersscot for Scotland and @RamblersCymru for Wales.
  Use photographs and videos to tell your fundraising story, show people how much effort you are putting into your fundraising and remind them to sponsor you.
• Tag other people, especially on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to spread your message even further.

Contact your local newspaper or radio station

In your information to press remember to:

• Include the most important information in the first paragraphs: when, who, where, what and why
• Quote the person taking part
• Give further details
• Include examples of how fundraising for the Ramblers is so important
• Include the link to your Ramblers online fundraising page
• Include pictures from your fundraising activity or preparations, if contacting a newspaper
• Ask if they would be interested in sending a photographer or reporter, if you have yet to do your challenge.
• Make sure you address the right person – contact the news desk to get their details. After the event tell the news desks about all your hard work and how much money you raised.

Need more help?

Email fundraising@ramblers.org.uk
Call our supporter care team on 020 3961 3300