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Cycle to Paris
Cycle from London to Paris, passing through stunning countryside to arrive in style at the Eiffel Tower.
Sponsored events
Trek the Highlands, cycle to Brighton or run in fancy dress. There are lots of ways to have fun & raise money for WDM.
Get green energy
Switch to Ecotricity & they will donate £60 - £40 for electricity & £20 for gas - to WDM & match your regional energy price.
Put WDM in your Will
Leave a gift in your Will to WDM and help the next generation of activists fight poverty and injustice.
Invest ethically
Get advice on how your pension, investments, mortgage and insurance can do positive things.10% of your commission goes to WDM.
Recycle your phone
Turn your old mobile phones and printer cartridges into cash to help us tackle the root causes of poverty. And do the environment a favour as well.
Become a member
WDM has a track record of mounting powerful campaigns to make change happen. I know that my support is helping to bring vital and long-term change. "
- Tony Robinson, actor
We rely on memberships to enable us to campaign on the issues that keep people poor. Members are an important part of our movement for justice for the world's poor and have a say in how WDM is run.
Join us as a member and you will:
- Receive our supporter magazine, Action, three times a year. Action contains quick and effective actions, campaign updates, unreported news and comment pieces.
- Become part of a movement which is fighting for change to the global economic system that is keeping billions poor worldwide.
- Get a chance to have your say on our campaigns and future as a voting member.
Join us today
By monthly direct debit (minimum £2).
Become a WDM affiliate
Does your organisation share WDM’s vision of global justice? Why not join WDM as an affiliate member?
We are a democratic membership organisation with an active network of local groups, individual campaigners and organisation affiliates across the UK.
As an affiliated organisation you have the choice of receiving a range of materials including:
- Action, our supporter magazine published three times a year
- Campaign briefings and reports
- Think Global, monthly activist newsletter
Your organisation will also have voting rights at WDM’s elections which take place every three years; the core of our democracy.
Annual affiliation fees range from £35-£500 a year depending on the membership size or turnover of your organisation.
Our existing affiliate partners include trade union, faith groups and peace & justice groups. Why not join them?
For more information please contact Effie Jordan on 020 7820 4900 or email effie@wdm.org.uk.
Register your interest
Ecotricity
Use your electricity bill to fight climate change - Switch your energy supply to Ecotricity and WDM will receive a donation of up to £60
Image: Patrick Finnegan/Flickr
Ecotricity is different from other energy suppliers. Their mission is to change the way electricity is made, using the money their customers spend on gas and electricity to build new sources of renewable energy such as windmills. No one else will invest more of your bills in new sources of green energy.
People power is at the heart of what Ecotricity does. The more customers they have, the more green energy they can generate. They also promise to match the standard tariff of the ‘big six’ energy suppliers, so you won’t pay any extra for going green.
It’s free and easy to switch, simply go to www.ecotricity.co.uk/wdm or call 08000 302 302 and quote ‘WDM’.
If you would like more information about our partnership, or would like to promote Ecotricity to your friends or family please contact Kathryn on 020 7820 4900 or email kathryn.excell@wdm.org.uk.
Sponsored events
Doing a sponsored event is a great way to support WDM and win positive change for the world's poor while having the time of your life. We have arranged some events you can take part in or you can organise your own.
Cycle London to Paris
Cycle from London to Paris, passing through stunning countryside to arrive in style at the Eiffel Tower.
West Highland Way
Walk this spectacular long-distance route and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
Superhero Fun Run
Run, jog or walk 5km dressed as your favourite superhero at this light-hearted spring event.
Ben Nevis challenge
Take home the memories of phenomenal views and a fantastic sense of acheivement from the 'Roof of Britain'.
Arrange your own event
In previous years, WDM supporters have run in the London Marathon and raced the London Triathlon to raise money for WDM. If that sounds a bit too energetic why not organise a charity dinner party, have a coffee morning, cake sale or hold a pub quiz?
Whatever you want to do, WDM can help you along the way with fundraising advice and tips about how to publicise your event.
For more information on these events or to tell us about your own event, call us on 0800 328 2153 or use the contact form below.
Ben Nevis challenge
Stand on the roof of Britain!
Enjoy phenomenal views and take home the memories of a lifetime while walking to the highest point in Britain, the peak of Ben Nevis. All while raising much needed funds for WDM’s campaigns to tackle the root causes of poverty.
Where: Ben Nevis, Scotland
When: 13-15 Sept 2013
Days: 3 Days (over a weekend)
Non refundable deposit: £75
Minimum sponsorship: £500 (participants have the option of including the cost of the event in this target)
What’s included: Two nights B&B accommodation, packed lunches, fully qualified walking guides. Transport from and to Glasgow.
To request an information pack and booking form, complete the contact form below.
Walk the West Highland Way
Challenge yourself with this incredible six day walk along the West Highland Way.
Trek one of the most spectacular long-distance walks in the UK, the West Highland Way. You will walk from the outskirts of Scotland’s largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, following the shores of its largest freshwater loch.
This 95 mile route is an inspiring place to challenge yourself and raise important funds for WDM’s campaigns.
Read what one of last year's participants had to say about their experience here.
Where: West Highland Way, Scotland, linking Milngavie to Fort William.
When: 11-16 May 2013
Days: 6 days walking (5 nights stay)
Non refundable deposit: £75
Minimum sponsorship: £850 (participants have the option of including the cost of the event in this target)
What’s included: Overnight B&B. Packed lunches and transport of luggage during the walk. Fully qualified guides. Transport to and from Glasgow.
To request an information pack and booking form, complete the contact form below.
London to Paris cycle ride
Take on the experience of a lifetime: cycle from London to Paris!
It was simply the most rewarding thing I have ever done"
- 2010 participant Jon Magidsohn
See beautiful sights, meet like minded people and gain a fantastic sense of achievement. Cycle from London to Paris and raise vital funds for WDM's campaigns to tackle the root causes of poverty.
Where: London to Paris
When: 5-9 June 2013 (later dates also available)
Days: 5 days (4 days cycling)
Non refundable deposit: £99
Minimum sponsorship: £1,450
What’s included: Travel to France via ferry and return to London from Paris via Eurostar, accommodation, meals, mechanics, guides and medical support.
For a free information pack or to find out more about this amazing event call Debby on 020 7820 4900 or fill out this contact form
Itinerary
The route will take place over four days and cover a distance of around 300 miles passing magnificent and historic settings.
Day 1: London to Calais
The bright and early start from SE London takes us through rural Kent on towards Dover. Here the ferry will take us on to Calais and the first nightly stop.
Day 2: Calais to Abbeville
Our first day in France consists of cycling through quaint villages and market towns with amazing architecture. The night will be spent in historic Abbeville.
Day 3: Abbeville to Beauvais
As we continue south the route will follow the River Somme, cycling through a region steeped in history.
Day 4: Beauvais to Paris
Stunning countryside and woodland are the scenery for the final push to Paris. The Eiffel Tower is the majestic finishing point and then the celebrations begin!
Day 5: Paris to London
The last day is an opportunity to explore Paris before finally leaving for London on Eurostar.
The ride is open to all and you will be supported the entire time.
Additional benefits:
- A great motivation to get fit
- Support from the team
- Free WDM t-shirt
- Celebratory meal in Paris
London to Brighton cycle ride
It’s been done in minis and vintage cars, now you can do it on your bike. Starting in south London, the ride rolls its way through the winding roads of southern England and on to Brighton.
Date: 8 September 2013
Sponsorship target: £100.
This event is a great way to have some fun on your bike and help raise some money for WDM. How many other events end with an ice cream on the seafront?
Registration is is now open. Sign up here or register your interest and find out more by simply filling in the form below.
Superhero fun-run (jog/walk)
Run, jog, walk or pogo your way round 5km dressed as a superhero.
Date: 19 May 2013
Where: London, Regent's Park
Minimum sponsorship: £100
Have you ever wanted to have superpowers if only for a day? Or wear your pants on the outside? Now is your chance: take part in the WDM Superhero fun run!
This event is a great chance for you to have some fun and raise some money for WDM at the same time. We provide the superhero costume. All you have to do is help fight injustice and save the world.
At 5km the route is within most people's capabilites. A 10km route is also available for those looking to push themselves that bit further.
Register online or complete the form below for further information.
Register for a sponsored event
For more information about our sponored events, fill out the form below. We will get back to you shortly.
Payroll Giving
I wish you well with all you are doing. The World Development Movement is a glimmer of light in a very dark world. May you grow to shine like the sun."
- Rev Desmond Tutu
Make your support go further with payroll giving
If your company offers a payroll giving scheme you can give the same regular gift you already give each month but at a saving to you
As an example:
The gift you would like WDM to receive each month: £10
Total cost to you each month: £8
Basic rate taxpayer: 20%
The gift you would like to give to WDM each month: £10
Total cost to you each month: £6
Higher rate tax payer: 40%
If you would like us to send you a gift aid declaration form or further information on payroll giving, please contact us online or call us on 0800 328 1253.
Leave the gift of lasting change
Please consider WDM when making or changing your Will
By leaving a gift in your Will you can extend the support you have given WDM during your lifetime. You will also help us to continue fighting for a fairer future and move us closer to achieving justice for the world’s poor.
When you make or change your Will, after you've made provisions for your family and friends, please consider making a contribution to the World Development Movement.
WDM has delivered real change for 40 years and we couldn’t have done it without you. Leaving a gift in your Will is a great way to help the next generation of activists fight poverty and injustice. We understand that this is a very personal decision, if you would like to discuss it further please contact Kathryn on kathryn.excell@wdm.org.uk or by calling 0207 820 4900.
We've campaigned most of our lives for justice for the world's poor. So it makes sense to leave money in our Wills to the World Development Movement. Our children are already well established and this is such a good cause. We are hugely encouraged that the campaign we joined way back in the 1970s to end world poverty has made such progress and is now stronger than ever.
We have been lucky to be able to buy our own house. When we die we'd like to think that WDM will be helped by a significant donation from our estate. The need for an effective campaigning organisation to tackle global poverty and injustice seems certain to outlive us. We hope others of our generation will leave a legacy to the World Development Movement too.""
John & Sue Tanner, Oxford
Download our Will guide below to find out how simple it is to include WDM in your Will.
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Give in memory or celebration
Encourage friends and family members to make a donation to WDM in memory of a loved one who valued our work. In this way, you can commemorate someone's life whilst helping WDM make a difference to the lives of the world's poorest people.
Or if you are celebrating a birthday, wedding, anniversary or any other occasion why not encourage friends and family to donate to WDM instead of buying you gifts.
How to organise these types of donations
WDM will provide special cards to distribute to your family and friends to explain how they can donate to us. We can also provide leaflets which explain more about WDM's work in winning justice for the world's poor.
For more information about In Tribute or In Celebration donations, please call us on 0800 328 2153 or contact us online.
Recycle your phone or printer cartridge
Every year the UK alone creates enough electrical waste to fill Wembley stadium six times. Help reduce the amount of waste being dumped into landfills, by recycling your old phone today.
Greensource Solutions has teamed up with WDM so for every mobile phone, printer cartridge, PDA or item of IT equipment you recycle; they will make a donation to WDM.
It’s free, easy and allows you to do your bit for the environment whilst supporting WDM in the fight for global justice!
Call us on 020 7820 4900 or email supporterservices@wdm.org.uk to receive your free recycling envelopes.
Click and raise funds
Ditch Google, search the web with Everyclick. Every time you click search, you generate cash for the World Development Movement’s campaigns. It’s easy! Simply follow this link to get started www.everyclick.com/wdm or use the search box below.
Invest ethically
Image: World Agroforestry Centre/Flickr
Investing Ethically is a group of independent financial advisors, who advise people on how to invest ethically. Their highly trained staff give advice on pensions, investments, mortgages and insurance for people who want their money to do positive things.
Investing Ethically will help you ensure your financial investments are working towards the positive change you want to see. They will also donate 10% of their commission to WDM, supporting us in the fight for global justice.
Contact Invest Ethically now on contactus@investing-ethically.co.uk or phone 01603 309020.
For further information about our partnerships contact Kathryn by emailing kathryn.excell@wdm.org.uk
Bank with Triodos
Triodos bank and WDM have been working in partnership since 2003, giving our supporters the opportunity to use their savings to fight for global justice.
Our partnership is now even better. For every savings account that is opened and £100 deposited, Triodos will donate £40 to WDM.
As one of Europe’s leading ethical banks, Triodos only finance activities that benefit people, the environment or culture. It is also uniquely transparent, showing customers exactly where their money is invested. Not only is Triodos ethical but it also offers competitive rates, great customer service and innovative financial products.
To find out more about Triodos and start saving ethically visit www.triodos.co.uk/wdm.
If you would like more information about our partnership, or would like promote Triodos to your family and friends please contact Kathryn on 020 7820 4900 or email kathryn.excell@wdm.org.uk.