Every year our members (that's you) vote for who they want to see chosen as our Raise and give charity of the year. Raise and Give (RAG) is the fundraising part of the Students' Union where we raise funds for charitable causes that mean a lot to our members, and host specific RAG events for the chairty you voted for.
This year your elected charity is Stokenchurch Dog Rescue and we're hoping to support all of the fantatstic work they do. Stokenchurch Dog Rescue was formerly known as The High Wycombe & District Dog Rescue and Welfare Society. It was set up by local residents in 1963 to save the lives of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs, as well as those impounded by the police. Since then, they have successfully rehomed thousands of dogs and are well known for their non-destruct policy.
We've set a target of £6,000 and know that with the hard work, and fantastic fundraising efforts of our members, we'll get there. To help get things started, your RAG Ambassadors will be hosting our first RAG Week of the year starting on Monday 23 October and it will be full of fundraising events, including the fan-favourite, Netball4RAG.
We have a great week lined up for you with headshots, doughnuts, and a Musical Theatre organised RAG-aoke, just like karaoke but with a twist. Taking place all week, we're also bringing out our lucky wheel where you can take your chance on the wheel and see if you can win a prize. It's a £1 entry for a spin and you can find us outside The Lounge all week long.
Whether you have played netball or not, come along to the Events Hall and take part in an evening of fancy dress and netball fun, all in the name of a good cause. Teams are £10 to enter with all proceeds going to our RAG charity. Entries closing at noon on Thursday 26 October with the event taking place from 6pm. So, grab your mates, society members, team mates, house mates or your course together for a great evening out.
If you'd like to get ahead of the fundraising and donate today, you can do so through our Just Giving page. Keep an eye on our what’s on page for all the events happening in RAG week and if you'd like to host your own event please contact volunteering@bnu.ac.uk.