Ready to start fundraising?
Swimming events are a great way for the whole family to fundraise together!
Take part in an organised event or do your own thing – you could hit the local pool or have a go at open water swimming.
Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer, or you’re just starting out… a sponsored swim is a great way to raise money for a cause you care about.
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Find a swimming event
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Our top tips to help you reach your swimming target
Self-donate
On average, those who start their fundraising by making a donation to their own page go on to raise 58% more than those who don’t.
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Get personal
Personalising your page with a summary of why you’re supporting your chosen charity can lead to 36% more donations. Tell people what your cause means to you!
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Spread the word
Every share of a fundraising page on social media is worth a donation of £10.
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Keep them posted
Fundraising pages with updates, photos or videos tend to raise 14% more.
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Get a head start
Those who start fundraising three months before event day on average go on to raise twice as much as those who start after.
Check out these super swimmers
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3 Pier Challenge
10 runners swam from Brighton to Worthing Pier to raise money to support the work of West Sussex homeless charity Turning Tides.
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English Channel Relay
SwimTayka is raising money to help them achieve their mission of giving disadvantaged communities around the world access to swimming teachers.
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Paula’s Channel Swim
Paula became the first paraplegic person to swim the English Channel without a wetsuit, as part of a team, raising £33,000 for Aspire.
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