13 June 2019

Dear Parents,

Indian Himalayas Trip, October 2020 We are delighted to announce that a unique trip to the Indian Himalayas is planned for October 2020. This is a once in a lifetime trip, and due to the highly educational value of this trip, all students will earn the widely recognised ASDAN Universities Award, which will look excellent on University UCAS Applications. This India trip has been designed to really enhance cross-curricular learning in: Geography, Science, Economics, History, Politics and Religious Studies. Based in the foothills of the beautiful Indian Himalayas and home to the Dalai Lama, we will be hosted by a Tibetan monastery to learn about Buddhism and meditation, and work on a well-planned community project - to support a local school to install clean water systems. Uniquely, we will participate with local charities to learn about: Fair Trade, democracy in exile; human rights and the rule of law, and environmental sustainability throughout the Himalayas. We also visit Amritsar’s Golden Temple, a magnificent World Heritage temple and one of the 7 Wonders of India. In Delhi, we will be strengthening our current partnerships with charities in Delhi, visiting the Village of Hope, Tigri school and education project.

Please read the attached parents pack which gives details of the India Himalayas itinerary,

purpose and ethos of this cross-curricular trip.

This is being organised by Global Action, whose directors have worked extensively for international

charities in the Himalayas. The cost of the trip is £2849 which includes: flights, hotels, travel

insurance, meals, drinks, guides, support to five local charities, and the poverty reduction project

which directly benefits the mountain communities. Two staff, a UK Trip Leader and two local

guides will supervise the pupils.

Booking a place on this trip:

We are running this on a ‘first come, first booked’ policy. To avoid disappointment, please complete the attached application form by Wednesday 3 July 2019, and email this to Sophie Hallen HallenS@godolphin.org with the deposit paid to Global Action Ltd by cheque. Thank you very much. Payment plan - please make deposit payments by cheque to ‘Global Action Ltd’ £ 200 1st payment per person as a non-refundable deposit. Due by 3 July, 2019 £ 200 2nd payment per person as a non-refundable deposit. Due by 27 September 2019 £ 995 3rd payment per person. Due by 5 March 2020 £ 1454 Final payment due 15 weeks prior to departure date Like our recent trips to Nepal and Zanzibar, Students will be strongly encouraged to contribute towards the trip cost. Please see the attached Global Action Fundraising Plan for examples of how students raise funds in the holidays. After we have a team booked, Global Action will set up a student-led Fundraising Committee, and advise the team on activities with the maximum financial return. We really look forward to welcoming your daughter onto the India team.

Yours sincerely Dr Clinton Thrower Head of Chemistry throwerc@godolphin.org

The Indian Himalayas October 2020

“Very well organised from start to finish: a very educational

programme, with an excellent Expedition Leader”

Chris Foster, Head of Geography, Lancing College

At Global Action, we believe that engaging young people in learning about poverty reduction, environmental issues and social justice can help shape the changes needed for positive global change. Global Action programmes aim to empower students with the knowledge, skills and determination to make positive choices. You are the decision-makers of tomorrow, and your Global Learning journey starts here!

development issues ✓ Workshops with

international agencies

✓ Participate on community projects

development issues ✓ Workshops with

international agencies

✓ Participate on community projects

Your Global Action Programme

“It was a once in a lifetime experience with many interesting visits, all made possible by Global Action and their amazing

staff. I feel extremely lucky to have been given this opportunity.” Student, Kingswood School

India's World Heritage palaces, beautiful Himalayan mountains, and ancient cultures offer unique learning

opportunities, set in stunning locations.

India is one of the most fascinating countries on Earth - one of the world’s oldest civilisations, the world’s largest democracy, and a secular state with a strong tradition of religious freedom.

Our India programme is based in the peaceful village of Dharamsala in the Indian Himalayas. The region provides spectacular mountain scenery, lakes, and forests. Dharamsala was the favourite retreat of British Viceroys, and is also known worldwide as the 14th Dalai Lama’s residence. The area has strong Buddhist roots, dating back 2,700 years.

Learn about

• Displaced People: Refugees, Migration, Human rights and the Rule of Law

• Development Issues: Access to Education, Sustainable Livelihoods and Poverty Reduction

• World Religions: Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism; Philosophy and Ethics; Meditation

Geography: The trip is mainly based in Dharamsala at an altitude of 1,275m. You will also visit Amritsar and

Delhi to visit the Village of Hope, Tigri school and education project in Sangham Vihar.

Climate: In October, temperatures in Delhi and Amritsar can reach 25°C. However, Dharamsala is significantly cooler at 20°C and enjoys clear blue skies.

Languages: Hindi is the spoken language of Northern India, however, English is widely understood

Culture: During the trip, you will learn about the ancient cultures of Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism

Physical rating: A moderate trip. Ability to walk 2 hours a day with a daysack. Accommodation: You will be staying in comfortable Guest Houses

Why the Indian Himalayas?

Useful facts

Build Up Day All team members will meet at the school. Your Global Action Expedition Leader will check your kit, and provide health and safety briefings. To prepare you for your unique visits, you can watch short films on the charities and cooperatives you will be meeting, and consider questions for the managers.

Days 1 – 2: UK – Amritsar – Dharamsala Today you fly to Amritsar, arriving the following morning. On arrival, you can relax in your hotel, before travelling to Dharamsala. It is a beautiful drive through rural Punjab, before ascending to mountain valleys covered with rhododendrons.

Days 3 – 7: Dharamsala Based in the Indian Himalayas, you can enjoy a variety of seminars and interactive visits. Current options include: Tibetan Refugees and Democracy in Exile Since 1959 many Tibetans have fled Tibet to surrounding countries, many to Northern India, and especially Dharamsala. This has led to Dharamsala being named ‘Little Lhasa’, an important centre for the Tibetan refugee community. You will learn about Tibet and the strength of cultural identity through the following activities:

• A seminar with a Tibetan refugee who will share his experiences of Tibet, escape to India and life as a refugee

• Visit the outstanding Tibet Museum, to learn about Tibetan culture, the invasion and current situation

• A guided tour of the Tibetan Parliament, where the democratically-elected Government-in-exile resides, managing Tibetan refugees around the world

We have options to enjoy talks on Women’s rights and gender issues by a young woman who works with the Womens’ Empowerment Desk in the Tibetan Government, and environmental issues in the Himalayas, which play a crucial role in regulating Asia’s weather patterns.

World Religions Now the home of the 14th Dalai Lama, Dharamsala is the perfect place to learn about Tibetan Buddhism. You do this through the following:

• A seminar with a practicing Tibetan lama, speaking openly about his day-to-day life as a Buddhist teacher, and exploring beliefs of Tibetan Buddhists.

Your sample itinerary

• Visit the Dalai Lama’s Monastery, where you learn about its huge importance to pilgrims who come here from all over the world, and observe monks debating in the courtyard!

• Spend the morning immersed in Buddhist teaching and meditation at a local monastery or nunnery, for example Thosamling Nunnery or Dolma Ling Nunnery. Dolma Ling was the first institute in India to provide the highest level of Buddhist education for nuns. We can visit the tailoring and crafts workshop, and retreat centres. You can ask why they became nuns, and what their daily life is like, which starts at 6am with meditation!

Poverty reduction and access to education Ensuring inclusive and equitable education is one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Education is a fundamental human right and is crucial for the achievement of sustainable development. Education will empower girls, combat climate change, fight inequality and end poverty. You will have an opportunity to engage with different education settings, comparing opportunities presented to different ethnic groups:

• Participate in a service project at a local Indian primary school, helping to make the school a safer and more engaging environment for students to gain the vital education needed. You will get a chance to learn about the India education system and engage with local students

• Spend an afternoon at the inspirational Tibetan Children’s Village School which educates 3,000 students, most of whom are orphans or newly arrived refugees from Tibet. Children are raised as brothers and sisters. You meet Tibetan students and teachers and enjoy some interactive games

• Find out how the charity Tong Len are improving health and education in local Rajasthani refugee slum, and their holistic approach to children’s education, with a focus on Secular Ethics: Trust, Compassion, Truth, Respect and Non-Violence.

Indian Culture and Hinduism

• Spend time at a local Hindu Temple, where you will be able to receive a blessing from a priest, explore the temple, and learn about Hinduism from our experienced guides

• Following lessons from our local Hindi teachers, practice your Hindi and immerse yourself in the local culture through visits to the shopping streets of Dharamsala and Mcleod Ganj.

Social enterprise Meet the founder of Dolls4Tibet where you will learn about Fair Trade principles, enterprise development, women’s empowerment, and social integration. You will also explore the renowned Norbulingka Institute, set-up by the Dalai Lama. Learn how master craftsmen and women are preserving ancient traditions by teaching young apprentices statue-making, wood and stone-carving, and traditional art skills. On your last day you have a chance to spend time in the shopping centre of Mcleod Ganj to get those last minute souvenirs and take a chance to rest in the street-side cafes before lunch and returning to our hotel for a fun afternoon of Indian cultural dress and Bollywood dancing!

Day 8: Dharamsala – Amritsar; Visit the Golden Temple After returning to Amritsar, you have a guided tour of the stunning Golden Temple, one of the 7 Wonders of India, to learn about India’s history and Sikhism. The Golden Temple is believed to have healing powers which attract pilgrims from all over the world. Floating at the end of a long marble causeway, the temple itself is a mesmerising blend of Hindu and Sikh architecture, with its many levels of marble, flower and animal motifs, topped by a dome gilded with gold. Inside, we will see priests chanting, and pilgrims praying.

Afterwards, you visit the Guru-Ka-Langar: a huge dining room which serves thousands of Sikh pilgrims a day who eat after praying at the temple. Hundreds of daily volunteers cater to everyone, from the poorest to millionaires, and it’s a humbling demonstration of the Sikh principles of hospitality and service. As an inspirational service activity to our trip, we will make chapattis and help serve meals to the pilgrims.

Days 9 - 11: Delhi We enjoy 3 nights in India’s vibrant capital, Delhi. This includes:

• Exploring the Red Fort - one of the most magnificent palaces of the world, and World Heritage Site. Here we learn about India’s history, the early invasions, Mughal emperors, and the establishment of the Slave Dynasty.

• Examining the later Islamic influences with a guided tour of the sacred Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, one of the largest mosques in India. Here we appreciate Islamic worship, art, architecture and symmetry in action.

• Visiting the Village of Hope - with the children from the Hope school, and Village of Hope Leprosy colony – to learn about medical effects of poverty and social exclusion.

• Visiting Tigri school and education project, Sangham Vihar

On our last day, we can enjoy some shopping in local markets and a Global Learning review on what you have learnt. This includes recognizing the causes of the local and global issues, and possible solutions to them. You then consider what you can do when you return to the UK, to contribute to being global citizens.

Day 12: Delhi - UK Today, you check into Delhi’s International Airport for your return flight to the UK. You can reflect on your unique experience. You arrive in the UK, with memories to last a lifetime!

“The trip massively exceeded my expectations, it involved lots of activities to allow us to explore different cultures.”

Student, Millfield School

“Incredible, fun, eye- opening, amazing, inspiring. I've had the time of my life and really don't want to leave!” Student, St Albans School

The Tibetan Children’s Village (TCV), a school which educates 3,000 students, most of whom are orphans or newly arrived refugees from Tibet. We will be truly inspired to see how the children receive an outstanding education, while living in boarding houses with foster parents as a self-contained family unit.

Tong-Len, the UK and Indian charity, which is helping Indian people living in slums near Dharamsala. Tong-Len have built and now run a primary school for displaced children, before they attend government school.

Dolls4Tibet a social enterprise: see Tibetan refugees working with Indian women in a mutually supportive environment, providing a sense of achievement to refugee women, often lacking in self-esteem and language skills.

Dolma Ling Nunnery, the first institute from all Buddhist traditions to provide the highest level of Buddhist education for nuns. The nuns receive a 17-year course of traditional Buddhist education, and go on to teach in schools throughout Asia. In 2017, Dolma Ling nuns made history, becoming the first Tibetan women to successfully pass their exams for a Doctorate in Buddhist philosophy.

The Tibet Policy Institute, is an internationally recognized organisation, that advises the Tibetan Government in Exile and many countries internationally, on strategic policy issues affecting Tibet.

“Global Action were really well organised - they picked guides and leaders well, and our safety was always their priority. The community work gave me a huge sense of satisfaction and reminded me of how little others have, and to

appreciate what I do have.” Student, Roedean School

Organisations we support in India

How? The best thing about fundraising is that there are no set rules – it is a great opportunity to be creative, and have a lot of fun in the process! Most of our students do two types of Fundraising:

1. Individual Fundraising Most of your fundraising will come from activities you organise on your own, e.g. in School Holidays, Weekends, or Week Day Evenings. The big benefit is that you get to keep all the profits! We’ve had many students over the years prove that fundraising for their expedition in this way is very achievable.

2. Team Fundraising Working together with others going on your expedition is a great way to start getting to know your teammates and build teamworking skills. By pooling your resources and ideas, you can run larger scale events, publicise these wider, and often make use of venues you might not have access to as an individual. Do bear in mind you will have to split the profits between your team! We have over 10 years’ experience supporting students fundraising efforts, and will help you to set up a Fundraising committee to coordinate team activities.

When should I get started? It’s never too early to start fundraising for your trip – there’s an easy way to get started on the next page!

Fundraising towards your expedition

Fundraising for your expedition is a key part of your Global Action experience. As well as

raising cash for your trip, fundraising helps to develop entrepreneurial, budgeting and

teamwork skills, and will give you a fantastic sense of achievement!

Ideas…

✓ Bake Sale: get your team together and get baking – sell these at break time at school!

✓ Quiz or Restaurant evening: selling tickets for an event evening at your school or a local restaurant can

be a great money spinner – think about adding a raffle or auction of promises.

✓ Supermarket bag packing: contact your local supermarket manager to see if you can help pack bags and

shoppers donate for your help.

Ideas…

✓ Part Time Work: get a job during your holidays or weekends. You could deliver newspapers or work in a

local shop / café! Get a CV ready and ask friends and family who may know of local opportunities.

✓ Odd jobs at home or for neighbours: offer to babysit, dog walk, cut the grass, car wash…any odd jobs!

Tell people why you are raising the money too.

✓ Car boot sale or Ebay: sell items you no longer use or need for money towards your fundraising, or ask

people if they can donate items they no longer need that you can sell.

✓ Easyfundraising.org.uk: fundraise every time you shop online – see details overleaf!

✓ Sponsored events: sign up for a sponsored run, cycle or swim, ask friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues etc. to pledge to sponsor you and get fit for your expedition at the same time as fundraising!

We’ve partnered with the UK’s leading online shopping fundraising service, easyfundraising, to give you access to an unlimited source of funding towards your expedition. Every time you buy something online, from fashion to fast food, go to easyfundraising.org first to find the retailer you want. There’s over 3,100 to choose from including: Amazon, eBay, Asos, Just Eat and Apple. easyfundraising direct you to the retailer’s website and, when you check out, you get a percentage of what you spend back as a donation to your trip - and it doesn’t cost you a penny extra! It really is as easy as 1,2,3…..

easyfundraising.org.uk

Register your expedition (e.g.

Global Action Nepal 2019 – Joe

Bloggs) at: global-

action.easyfundraising.org.uk

Visit easyfundraising.org every time

you shop online, then shop as normal

by clicking out to a retailer’s site. Every

time you buy something, you’ll receive

a donation towards your trip.

Encourage your friends and

family to sign up to shop in

support of you too – your

funds will soon mount up!

The Specialists Travel with the UK’s leading provider of Global Learning programmes. Global Action is managed by international development professionals, who have over 15 years’ experience in organising school expeditions worldwide. You’ll get full support, start to finish, from our experienced operations team, who have travelled to all our trip destinations. You will benefit from their first-hand knowledge and their wealth of experience from organising inspirational trips.

High Educational Value Our Global Action programmes are designed to strengthen students’ employability skills in leadership, teamwork, and communication. All students completing a Global Action trip receive the widely recognised ASDAN Universities Award. The ASDAN Universities Award is highlighted by UCAS for applicants to mention in the personal statement of their UCAS form. Students have found that the Universities Award has made a significant difference to their UCAS Application.

Safety First On a Global Action trip, the health and safety of all our participants is our top priority. We have a full and comprehensive Safety Management System, including detailed risk assessments for each activity, and extensive itinerary planning with our trained in-country partners. We provide each team with highly qualified and experienced UK Expedition Leaders, supported by school staff, 24-hour safety backup, communication equipment and comprehensive First Aid Kits. Read more at: www.global-action.co.uk

Financial Protection Once you have booked you will enjoy financial security, as Global Action is a fully-bonded UK tour operator with the Civil Aviation Authority’s Air Travel Organisers Licence (ATOL) Number 10624. So your trip is in safe hands, and monies paid to us are fully protected.

Why book with Global Action?

Global Action Ltd, Lumley House, 56 Elliott Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1YS

1. Read the Global Action booking conditions at www.global-action.co.uk

2. Complete and sign the attached Student Application Form

3. Return your Student Application Form, Passport Copy & Deposit to your school teacher

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How to apply for this trip

Contact us

info@global-action.co.uk

01285 641 875 (office hours 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday)

Visit our website for more details

www.global-action.co.uk

The Godolphin School

The India Himalayas, October 2020

Payment plan - please make deposit payments by cheque to ‘Global Action Ltd’

£ 200 1st payment per person as a non-refundable deposit. Due by 3 July, 2019

£ 200 2nd payment per person as a non-refundable deposit. Due by 27 September 2019

£ 995 3rd payment per person. Due on 5 March 2020

£ 1454 Final payment due 15 weeks prior to departure date

What’s included What’s not included

UK Pre-Departure Dedicated support from UK Office Fundraising and Global Learning workshop Leader’s workshop Parents and Students’ Information Evening Build Up Day

Immunisation costs: participants are eligible for a 10% discount with MASTA Health clinics Personal clothes: participants are eligible for a 15% discount with Cotswold Outdoors

Tourist Visa

Souvenirs

Leader Team Global Action Expedition Leader 2 School staff and local guides

Your Expedition Personal travel and medical insurance premiums Flights between UK and India Hotel Accommodation All meals and drinks All group activities, as per itinerary Community project and charitable donations All transport, as per itinerary All National Park and any entrance fees Global Action Group First Aid Kit 24 Hr Safety Management System

This package shown is ATOL Protected under the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 10624

Student Application Form

PLEASE CONTINUE OVERLEAF

Global Action Ltd, Lumley House, 56 Elliott Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1YS. Registered in England No. 8099893

APPLICANT DETAILS

Please complete this form clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS

Applicant Surname as shown on passport: Gender: M / F / Other Applicant Preferred First Name for Correspondence:

Given Name(s) as shown on passport: Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy): Applicant E-mail for Correspondence:

School: Year of Travel: Destination:

Please attach a photocopy of your passport page with this booking form. This information is entered into your airline reservation on your behalf. Please note your passport must have a minimum of 6 months’ validity from the final day of the trip. If you renew your passport in the lead up to the expedition, please

provide a copy via post or email.

PARENT/GUARDIAN DETAILS

Details of applicant’s parent(s) or guardian(s) signing this form, to whom all correspondence will be addressed

Parent(s) / Guardian(s) Full Name: Title(s) (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr): Parent/Guardian E-mail(s) for Correspondence:

Contact Telephone Numbers: Address for Correspondence:

Mob Tel No(s): House No./Name:

Home Tel: Address Line 2:

Work Tel: Town/City: Postcode:

NEXT OF KIN

Please provide details of a next of kin who will be our primary contact to communicate with in case of emergency during the trip dates

Full Name: Title: Relationship to Applicant:

Emergency Contact Tel(s):

CAMPBELL IRVINE TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER ASDAN UNIVERSITIES AWARD

The school has agreed to use our specialist adventure travel insurance with Campbell Irvine. This includes 24-hour medical emergency assistance and repatriation. This travel insurance and cover is included in the price of the trip.

You automatically receive the Universities Award from this trip. UCAS advise students to include this Award on your UCAS Personal Statement or CV to enhance your application.

PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS Please circle “YES” if you would like an ASDAN Universities Award, and the cost of £29 (covering certificate and postage) will be collected from you on your final invoice.

YES

It is a condition of booking with Global Action Limited that you must disclose to us in writing any physical or mental condition for which you are currently taking prescribed medication, or if you have visited a medical practitioner in the past 12 months. Your failure to do so may result in your trip being cancelled without refund. Please ensure you comply with Campbell Irvine’s medical warranty and disclose ALL DEFINED pre-existing medical conditions to ensure you have full travel insurance protection. For full details of definitions, and how to disclose a condition to the insurers, please see pages 8-9 of the full Policy Document. Your failure to disclose a defined pre-existing medical condition may result in a claim being reduced or declined. Please note that the School and Global Action Limited reserve the right to request a report from your General or other Medical Practitioner on your suitability for the above expedition. Please COMPLETE AND SIGN the Global Action Medical Declaration overleaf, and include any relevant information relating to dietary restrictions, allergies, and pre-existing medical conditions.

NO

IMAGE USE CONSENT

Our Expedition Leaders and Ground Partners may take photos of the expedition, for Global Action Ltd to use on our website and other marketing materials. Please read the following declaration and circle as appropriate.

I hereby grant full rights to Global Action Ltd to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for marketing and publicity purposes. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, and press releases.

YES

NO

DEPOSIT ENCLOSED

Y / N Amount:

Bookings are confirmed on receipt of the deposit.

Please hand this completed Application Form, Passport Copy and Deposit to your organising teacher

PAST MEDICAL HISTORY

Please indicate if you have ever had, or continue to have any of the following medical conditions Condition Tick

Respiratory illness such as asthma

Diabetes

Epilepsy or fits

Gastro-intestinal problems, including food intolerances

Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunosuppression or steroid treatment

Mental Health problems e.g. depression, anxiety, deliberate self-harm or eating disorders

Surgical operations

Admissions to hospital

Any other significant medical history not yet mentioned

If you have ticked any of the above, please provide details here: Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary

Please give details of any prescribed medication you are taking, including inhalers, the pill, skin cream, or any occasional medication Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary

Please give details of any allergies, including penicillin, asthma, eczema, hay fever, or food allergies Global Action will make every effort to inform airlines and ground partners of all declared food allergies and make arrangements accordingly, however we cannot guarantee that all foods will be 100% allergen free.

Please indicate your weight: kilograms Please indicate your height: metres

Does the applicant have any objections to immunisations?

DECLARATION

To my knowledge, the details on this form are true and accurate.

I have read, understood and accept the relevant booking conditions online, at www.global-action.co.uk

I confirm that I am of good mental and physical health and able to complete the outline itinerary given, including all activities therein.

I certify that I have read and understood the information and questions in each box in the Medical Declaration section above and will ensure ALL pre-existing medical conditions are declared to Global Action and the travel insurance provider to ensure I have full travel insurance protection.

I agree to inform Global Action that if there is any change in my: health, medication, allergies, or special dietary information, as soon as possible.

I understand that all information on this form will be shared with Global Action’s Medical Advisor and Expedition Leadership Team (including the school teachers and Expedition Leader) as necessary.

I authorise that the trip leader, and School Leader, nominated by Global Action, may sign any consent forms for medical treatment for the student during the trip.

I agree to the student receiving medication, emergency dental, medical or surgical treatment whilst on the trip, including, but not limited to, anaesthetic and / or blood transfusion as considered necessary by the treating medical authorities.

I hereby give my consent for the applicant to apply for a place on the expedition, as per the outline itinerary.

I understand and accept that an applicant’s place on an expedition will only be confirmed following medical screening by the Global Action Medical Advisor.

I agree to Global Action processing the information within this application form in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Please tick the box to confirm

Applicant Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

Name (please print):

Name (please print):

Fundraising Plan

Global Action Ltd, Lumley House, 56 Elliott Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1YS

Fundraising is a key element of your personal development, and will give you a fantastic sense of achievement, both as an individual, and as a team! Apart from raising cash for your trip, this will give you increased confidence, and develop your entrepreneurial skills.

As the majority of your target will be reached by individual fundraising, you need to plan these activities especially well. Ideas include: Part-time work Examples include:

✓ Delivering newspapers & leaflets ✓ Office or Shop work, including supermarkets ✓ Working in a café, restaurant, hotel etc. ✓ Sports coaching or Lifeguarding at local swimming pools

80% of students’ jobs are normally secured from advice of: parents, relations or friends, who know of local opportunities. Ask to your parents and relations today. Also, check out Internet (e.g. Gumtree), your local paper or free ads, Recruitment agencies (e.g. Office Angels, Reed, Manpower, etc.), adverts in shop windows or your local job centre. Useful facts and links For information about working ages and National Minimum Wage rates, tax etc., see www.direct.gov.uk/employment or www.lawstuff.org.uk/the-facts/working There’s plenty of helpful sites online that helps with how to write a CV and cover letter. For an example see: www.jobsite.co.uk/insider/how-to-write-a-cover-letter Babysitting, Car-washing, Lawn-mowing, Window-cleaning, Cleaning, Dog walking, Pet feeding etc.

➢ Create on Word some mini ‘business cards’ (use templates on Word). Include a heading for example ‘Babysitting. Household chores.’ with your name and mobile number

➢ Flyer out to local people in the neighbourhood, or friends of family – clarify what you can do and why you are raising the money

➢ Speak to your parents about the appropriate people to flyer too.

Sponsored events ➢ Get your friends and family to sponsor you for undertaking a challenge, this can be sports-based or non-sports-

based ➢ Sports-based could include: a big swim, bike ride, hike, run, rowing machine at the gym, skipping, danceathons

etc. ➢ Non-sports-based could include: silence, waxing, baking, readathon etc. ➢ Download templates of sponsorship forms from websites and ask everyone to sponsor you: friends, family

members (aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins), neighbours, school friends, and even parents’ work colleagues!

development issues ✓ Workshops with

international agencies

✓ Participate on community projects

Fundraising for your Trip

Individual Fundraising

Global Action Ltd, Lumley House, 56 Elliott Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1YS

Car boot Sale or eBay items ➢ DVDs, CDs, games, books, unwanted items in the garage etc. ➢ Ask family to donate unwanted items for you to sell, instead of asking for cash ➢ Please make sure you have permission to sell whatever you are trying to sell!

Easyfundraising ➢ Register your expedition (e.g. Global Action Costa Rica 2020 – Joe Bloggs) at: global-

action.easyfundraising.org.uk

➢ Visit easyfundraising.org every time you (or your family) shop online, then shop as normal by clicking out to a retailer’s site. Every time you buy something, you’ll receive a donation towards your trip.

➢ Encourage your friends and family to sign up to shop in support of you too – your funds will soon mount up! Saving Christmas and birthday money

➢ Ask for the cash value of gifts for that year.

Recycle used printer cartridges (raise cash quickly and help the environment) ➢ Ask local companies if you can have their used printer cartridges ➢ Then use websites to recycle the cartridges for cash. Postage is usually paid for by the websites you use, so it’s

quick money towards your trip! Research websites to get the best price for each cartridge e.g.: http://www.gtrecycling.com/recycle http://www.therecyclingfactory.com http://www.cashforcartridges.co.uk

Support from local businesses ➢ Think about the kind of support you could ask for (e.g. their support for a specific event or if you are running a

raffle, ask them if they would kindly donate prizes) ➢ Think about what is in it for the company – there should be a good reason why they should support you. ➢ You can promote the company at your next event, e.g. by wearing a t-shirt or displaying a banner. Address your

letter to the correct person, then follow-up with a phone call / email. ➢ Edit the ‘Global Action Trusts letter template’ - ensure your letter has all the important facts: why, how, how

much etc.

Crowdfunding ➢ Set up a crowdfunding page online, using one of these fundraising websites that are great for individuals or

groups such as www.gofundme.com or www.justgiving.com ➢ Explain the benefits you will get from the trip and what you will be learning

Group bag-packing in supermarket

➢ Contact the manager at the supermarket (ensuring a few months advance notice). ➢ Set yourselves up with one student per cashier, each with a bucket stating school name and destination. Make

sure you know the trip aims and activities (e.g. community projects, environmental projects etc.) that you can tell the shoppers while you are bag-packing!

➢ Make a suggestion to bag-pack, for example, a total of 4 days when you can earn up to £150 per day. Total 4 days x £150 = £600 per person. The best times to do this is at Christmas & Easter.

Grant-giving trusts Below are examples of local charities that are often keen to support young people:

Group Fundraising

Global Action Ltd, Lumley House, 56 Elliott Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1YS

➢ Your local Rotary Club and local Lions Club – Please do edit the ‘Global Action Trusts letter template’ - ensure your letter has all the important facts: why, how, how much etc.

➢ Local charities supporting young people’s travel

Fundraising evening – local restaurant ➢ One of the best ways to raise money for the team – it’s eventful and really enjoyable. ➢ Invite all participants, parents, friends, relatives ➢ Team charges £25 per person (£15 of which is the cost of the meal, £10 towards the trip). If you have 45 coming

to the dinner, you can make £450 straight away ➢ Auction prizes donated by parents of the participants which can raise £800 and raffle prizes which can raise £300. ➢ Total that can be raised is £1550 from this activity alone, and it is easy to organise!

Some other ideas:

➢ Quiz during break or lunch: a quiz based on your destination (with a prize for winner) ➢ Cake sales / hot dog sales: (at break, parents evenings) ➢ Group car washes ➢ Persuade the school to have a non-uniform day, with proceeds going to the trip ➢ Group car boot sale: advertise at school and in all the local papers (put a sign up e.g. at the exit of a local

supermarket) ➢ School disco or Race night ➢ Local business sponsorship (see above for individual fundraising).

The team should aim to complete 1-2 activities per term from this list that makes the most amount of cash for minimum effort. (Do not choose complicated activities, which are too time-consuming or difficult to organise). The Fundraising Co-ordinator is responsible for co-ordinating team meetings and will email you:

➢ What has been agreed ➢ Who is responsible for what activities and by when? ➢ Date, time and location for the next meeting

Consider appointing a new Fundraising Coordinator each term, so each of you can participate in managing these meetings. Most importantly: PLEASE ENSURE YOU ATTEND EACH MEETING!