FAQs

Frequently asked questions

1. How much does it cost to take part in the Cateran Yomp?
2. What happens if I do not reach the minimum sponsorship target?
3. How do I apply for matched funding from my employer?
4. Where does the money I raise go?
5. Is Gift Aid included in my sponsorship target?
6. Can I fundraise online?
7. Can we fundraise jointly as a team?
8. Can I hold a street collection to raise some money?
9. Can I hold a raffle to raise some money?
10. I have collected in my sponsorship money and have cash and cheques – how can I pay them in to ABF- The Soldiers Charity?

How much does it cost to take part in the Cateran Yomp?

If you sign up before 31 December, you will be asked to pay a £80 non-refundable registration fee. Between 1 January and the 29 February this will increase to £95 per person. If you sign up after this date you will be asked to pay a £110 non-refundable registration fee. In addition to this, you will be required to pledge to raise a minimum of £400 in sponsorship. Remember that prices are per person, so a team of four, you will be asked to raise £1600 sponsorship.

What are the terms and conditions?

You can find a copy of the terms and conditions here. If you have any questions about any of these points please email Yomp@soldierscharity.org or call 0845 504 6616.
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What happens if I do not reach the minimum sponsorship target?

When you sign up to the Cateran Yomp, you will be asked to complete a registration form. On this form, you will sign to say that you understand you will be committing to paying the registration fee, and to raising the minimum sponsorship amount. We will do everything we can to help you raise the minimum sponsorship and failure to do so may prevent you from taking part in future events for The Soldiers Charity.

How do I apply for matched funding from my employer?

Many companies will match up to 100% of the donations you collect. Each company has a different policy and so please contact your HR or corporate social responsibility teams to find out more.

Where does the money I raise go?

As well as supporting the fantastic work of The Soldiers’ Charity some of the money raised will go to supporting PSYBT and The Alliance Trust Staff Foundation which helps disadvantaged families across Scotland.

Is Gift Aid included in my sponsorship target?

The Soldiers Charity policy, like that of many other charities, is that Gift Aid is not included in minimum sponsorship targets.

Can I fundraise online?

Absolutely – online fundraising is a fantastic way for you to collect sponsorship from your friends, family and colleagues – particularly those you don’t see every day. From your donors’ point of view, it is a quick, easy and secure method of donating. When you register for the event you are automatically created an online fundraising page. This is your page, add your picture, write some text about what you’re doing and why, set your fundraising target, then send the link out to everyone you have ever met so that they can sponsorship you easily and securely. Login here.

Can we fundraise jointly as a team?

Yes absolutely – it can make your fundraising target easier to meet if you fundraise together. You even have a team fundraising page. Just remember that the sponsorship requirement is £400 per person, so if four of you fundraise together, you need to raise £1600.

Can I hold a street collection to raise some money?

Street collections are a great way to raise money, but you will need permission from the person who owns the land before your collection can take place.
If you want to collect on your local high street, you will need to contact your council.

If you want to collect at the entrance of your local supermarket, it might be the supermarket itself which owns the land, in which case you will need their permission.

You will also need to have a copy of a permission letter from The Soldiers Charity for the collection to take place.

If you do decide to organise a street collection, contact us first so we can advise you and ensure it does not cause any conflicts with collections which are already being organised

Can I hold a raffle to raise some money?

Raffles can be a great way of raising additional money for the Cateran Yomp. However, there are some strict rules governing how they can be run.

The simplest way to hold a raffle within the rules is to hold it alongside another event – a pub quiz, for example. You will need to sell tickets during your event, and the raffle has to be drawn and prizes given out on the same night. If you do a raffle this way, you won’t need a licence.

It is best to check with us first before you run a raffle, so do contact us.

I have collected in my sponsorship money and have some cash and cheques. How can I pay everything in?

Cheques should be made payable to ABF The Soldiers Charity, and can be sent to us at:

Cateran Yomp
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity
Mountbarrow House
6-20 Elizabeth Street
London SW1W 9RB

If you have cash, please bank it and send us a cheque from your account.

When you send money in to us, please ensure that you write your name and ‘Cateran Yomp’ on the back of each cheque, and if you know your team’s name, add that too. This will ensure that money is allocated to your sponsorship total.

If you have any other queries do not hesitate to give us a call. It’s what we are here for.