New Year, New You: Take on The BIG Challenge in 2025

Start the year with a BIG goal – and make a BIG difference

The start of a new year is the perfect time to embrace fresh challenges, set new goals, and make a positive impact. But what if your New Year’s resolution could do more than just change your life? What if it could impact the lives of children and families across Yorkshire too?

Introducing The BIG Challenge, your chance to kickstart the new year with purpose, passion, and a lot of fun. Whether you’re into running, baking, cycling, or even gaming, you can create your very own BIG challenge and help raise funds for THE BUILD – transforming the hospice for children with life-shortening conditions.

What Is The BIG Challenge?

It’s simple: think BIG, be creative, and choose a challenge that works for YOU. This is your chance to turn your passion, hobby, or New Year’s goals into something truly impactful.

Need some ideas?

Here are a few ways you can take on The BIG Challenge

A BIG run: Commit to running a certain distance in January or February.

A BIG bake: Host a bake sale or bake something new every day for a month.

A BIG fitness goal: Try 30 days of yoga, cycling, or Zumba.

A BIG digital detox: Give up social media for a week—or the whole month!

A BIG give-back: Organise a community litter pick or volunteer day.

Or sign up to The BIG Give starting on the 1st February.

Why take on The BIG Challenge?

1. A New Year, a Fresh Start
   The BIG Challenge is the perfect way to make your New Year’s resolutions stick. By tying your goals to a meaningful cause, you’ll feel extra motivated to keep going.
2. Be Part of Something Life-Changing
   Your efforts will directly support THE BUILD – a hospice designed to provide care, comfort, and joy to children and their families. Every pound you raise brings us closer to this vision.
3. Fun, Creative, and Totally YOU
   The beauty of The BIG Challenge is its flexibility. Whether you want to run a marathon, host a pub quiz, or grow a beard for a month, this challenge is yours to own.

How to Get Involved

• Choose your challenge. Think about what excites, inspires, or motivates you. Pick something you’ll enjoy—and maybe something that pushes you out of your comfort zone!
• Set up your fundraising page. Head to our website to register and create your JustGiving page.
• Start fundraising. Share your challenge with friends, family, and colleagues. Post updates on social media to keep everyone involved.
• Have fun. Remember, it’s all for a fantastic cause. Celebrate your progress and enjoy the journey!

Tips for success

• Buddy up: Challenges are more fun with friends! Get your colleagues, family, or neighbours involved.
• Celebrate the milestones: Share mini-wins with your supporters to keep the momentum going.
• Be social: Use the hashtag #TheBIGChallenge and tag @martinhousech to inspire others and get featured!

Ready to Take on The BIG Challenge? Sign up today.