What is #StepsforSuccess?
#StepsforSuccess is a virtual event that challenges you to complete the distance past all the EY UK & Ireland regions! This is an impressive 1,772 miles or 3,544,000 steps. You can run, jog, walk, roll or stroll any distance, in any location you like, as many times as you like to reach your distance goal. It is your race, your pace. Complete the challenge in days, weeks or months. The finish time doesn’t matter. It’s about raising vital funds to help young people from low income households get into jobs they want and careers they deserve, to pull them out of poverty.
When do I have to complete my steps by?
The challenge starts on Monday 1 September and will end on Thursday 31 December 2020 which gives you 122 days to reach your distance target. Set yourself a target as to when you’d like to finish your steps – this is a great way to motivate yourself.
Are there any registration or participation fees?
Signing up for #StepsforSuccess is FREE! We do encourage you to fundraise to help fund paid work experience, employability skills training and mentors for young people from low-income households.
Do I need to do this on a specific day?
No, you can take part in this challenge anytime between Tuesday1 September-Thursday 31 December 2020. It’s your race, your pace.
Do I have to step?
No you don’t - you can run, jog, walk, roll, stroll or even swim your distance. Or do a mixture of all of them! We advise you to do whatever is within your ability but is still challenging for you. Making sure it is enough of a challenge means people will be more likely to sponsor you and cheer you on from the virtual sidelines.
How do I track my steps/distance?
Whether you choose to take on this challenge inside, within the comfort of your own home or braving the elements outside, you’ll need to track the number of steps or distance you cover so we can add you to our leaderboard. To convert your distance into steps, for every 1 mile = 2,000 – 2,500 steps / 1 km = 1,250 to 1,550 steps / 10,000 steps = 4 to 5 miles approximately. Whatever fitness app you use, it’ll track the distance you cover during your activity for you. Simply log these on your fundraising page
What is Strava and how do I use it?
Strava is a training app which tracks and records your distance. JustGiving is partnered with Strava which means you can link your fundraising page to Strava and your page will be updated every time you log an activity. That way, your donors can see how you’re getting on. Fundraisers who use this feature raise an average 46% more!
What are the best apps to use to track my distance?
There are lots of popular fitness apps and services you can use to track your distance and elevation, including Strava, MapMyFitness and Fitbit. Strava is the preferred tracking app to use as it is integrated with JustGiving making it easy to link your activity to your fundraising page.
Can I take part in a team?
Yes, once you sign up you can create or join a team. If you are setting a team up, you need a team name and team fundraising target. When others sign up, they can choose to join a team and type in the same team name, this will make sure all your pages are together.
What happens after I sign up?
You will receive a welcome email to make sure you have everything you need to get started! Once you reach a £100 with your fundraising, we would love to send you an exclusive #StepsforSuccess t-shirt (the perfect t-shirt to train in!). Please email us at marlene.jordaan-hart@eyfoundation.ey.com and let us know your preferred size and the best address to send this to (t-shirts are unisex).
How can I get my t-shirt?
Once you’ve signed up for your challenge please email us at marlene.jordaan-hart@eyfoundation.ey.com with your name and preferred size (S-XXL) and best address to send it to. We will send your t-shirt as soon as you reach £100 on your fundraising page (t-shirts are unisex). We will do our best to get your t-shirt to you as quickly and safely as possible. To qualify for a t-shirt, you need to raise £100 on your fundraising page by 31 December 2020.
How do I get a #StepsForSuccess digital medal?
Everyone who reaches their fundraising or distance goal by 31 December 2020 will receive a special digital medal to say thank you.
Is there an age limit for #StepsForSuccess?
There’s no age limit for #StepsforSuccess and we welcome people of all ages. However, you need to be over 18 years old to register. If you’re under 18, please ask a parent or guardian to sign up on your behalf.
What is JustGiving and how do I use it?
JustGiving is an online fundraising platform which you can use to collect your donations. Your fundraising page will be set up automatically when you sign up for #StepsforSuccess. To access your page, go to the JustGiving website and enter the log in details you supplied when you signed up. If you signed up online, your confirmation email will also have a link to your page. You can share your page with friends and family to encourage them to donate to your challenge
How do I collect money for my event?
Once you sign up, your fundraising page will be automatically created and any donations collected on your page will come to the EY Foundation. So please share your page with friends and family so they can donate to your challenge. You can also collect money offline, but please be sure to observe Government guidelines if doing this.
How do I get help with my JustGiving page?
If you need help using your fundraising page, making a donation, or anything else JustGiving related, their dedicated support team can help you out. You can message JustGiving through their contact form if you need any help or can’t find what you’re looking for. Alternatively, check out the JustGiving FAQ page. And you can also call us on 0207 951 3133.
I'm having problems signing up, who do I contact with questions?
Please email us at marlene.jordaan-hart@eyfoundation.ey.com to tell us about any problems you’re having. Or you can call 0207 951 3133 and a member of our Fundraising team will be able to help you.
What happens after I sign up and what support will I receive from the EY Foundation?
We’re here to support you on your journey for #StepsforSuccess. We’ll be in touch with emails to give you inspiration, motivation, top tips and fundraising resources and ideas.
What happens if I only use the fitness app to track some of my activities and forget to use it for some?
If Strava is linked to your fundraising page, we’ll know about any of the miles you complete using this fitness app. You just need to let us know about the rest of them by manually updating your fundraising page. Just remember: don’t manually log any miles that you’ve used Strava to track, as we’ll already have those logged. If you are using another fitness app, you will need to log your steps/distance manually.
What if I don't want to use a tracking app? How can I track the steps/miles I've completed?
If you don’t want to use a fitness app, you can still easily keep track of your steps/miles through your fundraising page. You can do this by manually updating your JustGiving fundraising page. Find out how to update your fundraising page.
Can I meet other people taking part?
Yes! Once you've signed up please join our #StepsforSuccess Team group to chat with other people taking part in #StepsforSuccess.
Do I have to fundraise?
As #StepsforSuccess is a challenge to raise money for the EY Foundation, we encourage all participants to fundraise. The money raised from the challenge can help young people from low income households get into jobs they want and careers they deserve, to pull them out of poverty.
How do I fundraise?
As soon as you sign up to your challenge your fundraising page will be created for you. It’s simple! All income is transferred directly to us. You’ll be able to share your progress on Facebook and Twitter too. And we’ll also provide fundraising tips and support throughout your journey. Download our #StepsforSuccess FAQs here for further information.
Is there a minimum fundraising amount?
There’s no minimum fundraising amount. However, we encourage you to make the most of your challenge by asking your friends and family for sponsorship to help us provide more paid work experience, employability skills training and mentors for young people. And it’s a good idea to set yourself a fundraising target on your JustGiving fundraising page to keep you motivated.
What is Gift Aid?
We love Gift Aid as it means we can claim 25p on every £1 donation, at no extra cost to you or your supporters. For UK taxpayers JustGiving allows your supporters to automatically Gift Aid their donation. However, not all donations are eligible for Gift Aid. We can only claim Gift Aid on personal donations. So if your supporters receive any goods or a service in return for a donation, we unfortunately can’t claim. For example, any donations from raffles, lotteries, sweepstakes, ticket sales, auctions or bake sales would not be eligible for Gift Aid.
How do I pay in my money?
Ask people to donate directly to your fundraising page. That way, the money will come to us automatically. If you’ve collected cash then you can pay in the money to your fundraising page using a credit or debit card marking it as an ‘offline donation’.
Is there a deadline for paying in donations?
You should pay in your donations by 31 December 2020. For those who have raised £100 and above, you'll also receive a #StepsforSuccess t-shirt. And if you reach your fundraising or distance goal by 31 December 2020 you’ll receive a #StepsforSuccess digital medal!
I can’t find an answer to my question here, who do I contact?
You can email Marlene on marlene.jordaan-hart@eyfoundation.ey.com or call 0207 951 3133.