As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, charities are finding it increasingly difficult to raise funds. Many charities have been forced to reduce or stop services at a time when vulnerable members of society need them most.

Like many, our biggest immediate challenge is a financial one as CHECT is facing a situation where over half of our income from fundraising events this year may simply disappear due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We need you more than ever to ensure we are able to continue to provide the help and support valued by so many individuals and families.

Join us throughout August and September for the CHECT Dare-A-Thon! How about wearing fancy dress for your next Zoom call or eating a mouthful of crackers and then trying to whistle? And for children - wearing your socks on your hands for the day or even doing mum's makeup? If you feel particularly daring, you can accept a challenge every day - or if one challenge is enough, that's fine too!

We want you to have as much fun and to be as creative with your dares as possible however, please avoid anything that makes anyone feel uncomfortable or which may pose a risk to someones safety.

Dont forget to share your videos and photographs with the #CHECTdare hashtag, or email them in to us at info@chect.org.uk so that we can share them to inspire others to take part.