The hope is that as well as changing the attitudes and perceptions of those involved, Slum Survivor would also be used as a fund-raiser the work Soul Action support in poor communities in South Africa, Zimbabwe and elsewhere around the globe.

As your group learns about the experiences of the one billion slum dwellers in our world they can also be actively doing something to bring about positive change.

See a few examples of the types of projects that Soul Action supports

Sponsorship tips
Encourage your group to collect money from sponsors at the time of the pledge if possible as this saves time chasing up the people after the event. Together as a group, set a realistic but ambitious amount to aim for in your fundraising efforts.

Make sure that each person who takes a form returns the form and any money raised. Collect all forms issued, even from people who haven’t raised any money.
Download a sponsorship form...

Sending funds raised to Soul Action
When all money and forms are collected, add up the total funds raised and record the amount in a letter outlining what you did and the total raised. Send this letter with a cheque or money order for the total funds raised to:

Soul Action/Slum Survivor
Unit 2 Paramount Industrial Estate,
Sandown Road,
Watford,
Herts
WD24 7XF.

Please make any cheques payable to 'Soul Action'.

Just Giving...
An easy way to collect your sponsorship is through www.justgiving.com. Soul Action is set up as an organisation that you can give to through Just Giving, which is great as it makes collecting money really easy.

Just go to www.justgiving.com/soulaction and click the link to ‘raise money ’.

You’ll be able to create your own page (for free), list loads of stuff about yourself and the Slum Survivor weekend your planning and then email all the details around to your friends.

People are able to go on your created page and sponsor you online. The money is automatically collected and sent to Soul Action once you’ve finished your challenge… plus you get a little totaliser showing how much you’ve raised! Have a look and see!
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