Fundraising
Step 2 It
Step 2 It is the exciting new fundraising campaign by industry charity The Furniture Makers’ Company.
Have fun
Raise money
Support lives
The Furniture Makers’ Company launched its largest ever fundraising campaign in May 2021, asking the furnishing industry to ‘Step 2 It’ and help raise £250,000 to support people from the trade who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Step 2 It aims to inspire companies and individuals to organise sports-based fundraisers between May 2021 – April 2022 in aid of the charity, encouraging friends, family and co-workers to join in the fun. What is more – thanks to a benefactor, every single penny you raise will be matched, effectively doubling your donation.
Last year our charity awarded a record number of financial grants to people from the sector whose lives and livelihoods were disrupted by the pandemic. Now we need your help to raise funds so we can keep supporting the industry.
Why take part?
Step 2 It is the brainchild of David Woodward, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, who is determined to get the industry moving for money, cycling for cash and dancing for dosh, so that we can continue to help people from the trade who need financial support.
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Physical activity isn’t just good for the body, it is overwhelmingly beneficial for the mind too
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The money you raise will help others like you working in the furniture and furnishing sector.
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You can inspire others in our industry to take part and send a clear message of hope and solidarity.
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Every penny that is raised will be match funded – doubling the value of your donation.
How to get involved
- Host a company team building event – virtual or COVID-secure when circumstances allow
- Complete the below Pledge form and return it
- Plan your own individual event – and we are sure your family and friends will want to support you too
- Start planning your own fundraiser with help from our toolkit
- Take part in one of our online challenges
Sponsors
Biesse Group
Gold sponsorBlum
Gold sponsorAxminster Tools
Silver sponsorCDUK
Silver sponsorKI
Silver sponsorLamello
Silver sponsorOcee International
Silver sponsorPanaz
Silver sponsorBritish Contract Furnishing Association
Bronze sponsorBritish Furniture Manufacturers
Bronze sponsorCeltheath
Bronze sponsorErcol
Bronze sponsorFishpools
Bronze sponsorHypnos
Bronze sponsorNational Bed Federation
Bronze sponsorWhitemeadow Furniture
Bronze sponsorThe Master's Challenge
Hoping to inspire others to Step 2 It, the Master is going the distance himself as he will be attempting to walk a combined total of 1,000 miles at designated events throughout the campaign.
The Master, who is young at heart but still a man in his early seventies, is proving that age is just a number as he looks to walk 1,000 miles in the 12-month period.
More information
Get involved
If you would like to sponsor the fundraiser or pledge , please contact George Cooper, marketing and communications manager, by calling 020 7562 8522 or emailing george@furnituremakers.org.uk.