50 squats a day for Turn2us FAQs

Once you have joined our Facebook Community and filled in the form you will automatically receive a link to your fundraising pack via email. 

If you would like a printed copy of the pack, you can request this by emailing our team on fundraising@turn2us.org.uk.  

If you haven’t done so as part of the sign-up process, you will then need to set up your fundraising page on JustGiving. 

If you have not yet registered with us, please register now.

Once you have set up your page, it’s easy to share with friends and family on social media and ask them to sponsor you for taking part. 

We would love to hear more about your motivation for taking part. If you feel comfortable doing so, please do share a hello and tell us a little bit about why you are taking on the challenge in the Facebook group.

Of course, if you would like to take part as a team we recommend that you register using JustGiving.

Once every member has registered and set up a page, you will be able to link your pages together and work as a team. You can find more information on Just Giving.

From 1 March, you will be able to make a start on getting through your 50 squats a day. Take on your squats wherever you feel comfortable to, but please take them at your own pace. 

Every pound raised will mean more people and families who are struggling are able to receive the right support to move from surviving to thriving. You’ll help build a future where no-one has to struggle to put food on the table or keep the heating on during winter. 

The challenge will be run through our Facebook Community. Check in and connect with like-minded people taking part. Share messages of support and updates as you progress towards your target. Our team will also be on hand to share fun ideas and keep you motivated all month. 

You can create your online donation page on JustGiving. We will automatically send you your fundraising pack over email when you sign up. 

Want to sign up as a team? No problem, you can find out how to do this on Just Giving.

It’s free to sign up and take part and we will send you your free fundraising pack via email when you sign up. Once you have raised over £15, we will also send you your FREE Turn2us shoelaces to wear with pride! Raise over £100 and we will also send you a Turn2us medal! 

Please note, shoelaces will start to be posted in February and will be posted until the end of March. Medals will be sent in early April. 

Fill in the registration form. We will automatically send you your fundraising pack on email once your register. 

Want to sign up as a team? No problem, you can find out how to do this on JustGiving.

Once you have raised over £15 we will send you your free Turn2us shoelaces in the post.  Raise over £100 to receive your exclusive Turn2us medal! Please note that shoelaces will start to be posted in February and will be posted until the end of March. Medals will be posted in early April. 

We will be in the Facebook Community with you – reading all your posts, cheering you on and providing you with hints and tips to keep you going! 

We’ll also be there to answer any questions you have. Just drop us a line in the group or on fundraising@turn2us.org.uk. 

We celebrate you! After the event we will send out medals to everyone who has raised over £100. We’ll share the total raised with the group in early April – so make sure you collect as many donations as you can during March! 

A short time after the challenge has finished we will place the Facebook Community on hold. You will still be able to view messages and any videos or photos shared on the group, but you won’t be able to post new updates. 

If you are fundraising as a team you can find out how to set up your team page on Just Giving.  

If you have registered and just need to set up your fundraising page, please see the FAQ “I’ve just signed up, what do I need to do?” 

Once you have set up your fundraising page, you can easily upload messages and images of your progress to share with your friends and family. 

If you are fundraising as a team, you will still need to set up individual fundraising pages. If you need to do this, you can sign up quickly and easily here.  

Already registered? Visit JustGiving. 

 Once everyone in your team has their own page, you can find out how to join your pages together as a team on JustGiving. 

You are very welcome to just join our community, take part in the event and complete your squats throughout the month. Unfortunately, we can only provide Turn2us shoelaces to those people who have raised a minimum of £15. 

Alternatively, if you would like to make a one-off donation yourself you can do so using your JustGiving page. Thank you for your support. 

If you haven’t registered for the event yet, please join our group to find the sign up link. You will have the opportunity to set up your fundraising page as you register.  

If you have already registered, but still need to set up your page, you can create on JustGiving. 

If you would like to fundraise as a team, you can find out how to set up your team pages on JustGiving. 

Once you have set up your page, it’s easy to share with friends and family on social media and ask them to donate in support of your impressive 50 squats a day challenge. 

Our fundraising pack will also give you plenty of ideas on how to raise as much as possible during March. If you need any further support, you can get in touch with our friendly team on Fundraising@turn2us.org.uk. You can pay all funds in via your JustGiving fundraising page. 

We would love to hear more about your motivation for taking part. If you feel comfortable doing so, please do share a hello and tell us a little bit about why you are taking on the challenge in the Facebook group.  

You can pay in offline funds by paying these into your account and donating onto your fundraising page. 

Alternatively, you can donate via our website. Please make sure to add ’50 squats’ in the comments box so we know where your donation has come from.  

You can also donate via bank transfer. Get in touch with our team on fundraising@turn2us.org.uk to request our banking details. Please be sure to add the reference “50 squats” and send an email to our team on the email above detailing your donation amount, your full name so we can track this.

50 squats a day for Turn2us is more than just a good way to improve your fitness. Together, we are raising funds and awareness to make a difference for people living with financial insecurity.  

In 2024, 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 3 children are living in poverty. This is unacceptable. For over 125 years, Turn2us have been committed to ending poverty in the UK. Our direct and practical support combined with comprehensive info resources enable struggling people and families to move themselves from surviving to thriving.  

We believe in a future where everyone has financial security. No one should have to struggle to keep food on the table or keep the lights on. By taking on 50 squats a day for Turn2us you are helping to make this future a reality.  Together, we can make a difference. Let’s go!