Slippers for ShelterYour step-by-step guide

8 December 2017

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To get involved, all you need to do is wear your slippers on 8 December and make a donation to Shelter. How easy is that?

And for an extra bit of fun, you could organise a slipper catwalk or sponsor

children and parents to wear their slippers on the school run.

This handy little booklet is packed with information to get you off on the right foot.

Join us for the cosiest fundraiser around!With your support we can help families

facing homelessness this Christmas.

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Set the date Put Friday 8 December – or a day around then – in your diary, and decide what festive fun you’re going to have.

Spread the word Tell all your friends, family and colleagues, and encourage them to dust off their finest footwear.

Deck the halls Hang up posters and balloons around your school so everyone knows how they can get involved. We have all you need at shelter.org.uk/slippers.

On the day Collect £1 from every slipper wearer and share your slipper selfie on social media using #SlippersforShelter.

Send the moneyBefore you give those slippered feet a well-deserved rest, send in the money you’ve raised so we can put it straight to work.

Thank the team Say a big thank you to your fabulous fundraising friends – and be sure to let them know the huge difference they’re making this Christmas.

How to put your best foot forwardYour slipper-by-slipper guide to helping homeless children – and feeling all warm inside this winter.

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At schoolShow the whole school you’re a class apart by raising precious funds for homeless families this Christmas.

Non-uniform daySwap your uniform for your own clothes, and bring the comfort of home to the classroom.

Christmas playPutting on a festive production? Take to the stage in your slippers and ask friends and family to sponsor you.

Hunt the SlipperHide slippers around your school, and run a scavenger hunt to find and photograph them all.

Slipper sleepoverPop on your PJs and kick back in your slippers. Midnight feasts optional (but encouraged).

Raffles and bake sales Like your favourite pair of slippers, these are tried and tested. Be sure to invite parents and teachers to join in on the fun.

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The difference you’ll makeHere’s how fundraising in your festive footwear will help us make sure families have a place to call home this Christmas.

could answer a web chat, giving a family advice that could help them keep their home.

could answer an urgent call to our helpline and help find a child a home.

could pay for a family to get the face-to-face advice they need to avoid losing their home.

could pay for a family to get the legal advice they need to keep their home.

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How to send your money inThank you so much for taking part! But before you put up those slippered feet, be sure to pay in all the fantastic funds you’ve raised.

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OnlineYou can pay the cash in a couple of clicks at shelter.org.uk/slippers

Through the postPlease make cheques payable to Shelter and send them to: Finance Team – SLIPPERS, Shelter, 88 Old Street, London EC1V 9HU. Please mention the name of your school, and that you took part in Slippers for Shelter.

By bank transferOur details are:Shelter National Campaign for Homeless People LtdSort code: 30-00-02Account number: 01167206

Please add the reference ‘Slippers’ and your school name.

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If 8 December isn’t convenient, why not pick a different day? You’ll still be helping thousands of children and families

OBR-1767.01 Registered charity in England and Wales (263710) and in Scotland (SC002327). To protect the identity of Shelter’s clients, models have been used in the photographs.