Orchard Church of England Primary School

Ride+Stride Fundraising Event 2024 - LeicesterShire Historic Churches Trust

Hi Friends,

Hope you are well.

My name is Sean Dudley and I am writing on behalf of the LeicesterShire Historic Churches Trust.

Each year, we run an annual fundraising event called Ride+Stride all over Leicester and Leicestershire – part of a national event in association with the National Churches Trust.

I am the co-ordinator for LeicesterShire Ride+Stride, and we are very keen to increase the participation levels among young people for Ride+Stride in Leicester and Leicestershire.

Ride+Stride is a sponsored event for cyclists, walkers, joggers, runners, horse-riders and mobility scooter drivers. You can also be sponsored as a welcomer on duty in a church. 50% of sponsorship money goes to the church or chapel chosen by the participant, with the other 50% going to the LeicesterShire Historic Churches Trust which organises the event and uses the funds raised for grants to churches and chapels for repair, restoration and improvement projects. This year’s event takes place on Saturday 14th September.

It would be great if you were able to spread the word about Ride+Stride to and encourage friends and their families to take part. They do not need to be a member of a church to participate, and they can select any church or chapel of their choice to receive half of the funds they raise, with the other half going to the LeicesterShire Historic Churches Trust. If they prefer, all money they raise can go directly to the trust.

For more information, please visit our Ride+Stride webpage: https://www.lhct.org.uk/ride-and-stride/. We have uploaded a sponsorship form that participants can download and use to chart their sponsorship efforts. The form also has information about the event and how to send in the funds raised.

In August, we will publish a list of churches and chapels that will be open on the day, so your students and their families can plan their route.