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Who are we?
Leeds RAG is the official fundraising
body of Leeds University Union.
We are a student-led society which
works to facilitate fundraising for
a variety of local, national, and
international causes, whilst providing
students with exciting experiences
to help them love their time at Leeds!
We offer fundraising experiences, as
well as the opportunity to develop
vocational skills through leadership
and the organisation of events.
To serve our members, we aim to
work with responsible partners and
run our activities ‘in-house’ wherever
possible. Our group actively pursues
collaboration with other societies in
LUU, and seeks to develop new and
inclusive fundraising opportunities
for everyone, whilst maintaining
transparency and honesty in all we
do.
To read our full ethos, visit the Leeds
RAG website at: www.leedsrag.org.
uk

THE
COMMITTEE
Fern Davidson
President
president@leedsrag.org.uk
Liz Boodhoo
Coordinator
e.h.boodhoo@leeds.ac.uk
Georgia Starkey
Secretary
secretary@leedsrag.org.uk
Nathan Mayfield
Treasurer
finance@leedsrag.org.uk
Isabella Carrino
Communications Coordinator
comms@leedsrag.org.uk
Rachel Bell
Community Fund Coordinator
communityfund@leedsrag.org.uk
Georgia Thompson
Halls & Societies Coordinator
halls.socs@leedsrag.org.uk

Frankie Charlton
Hitches Coordinator
hitches@leedsrag.org.uk
Lotta Skule
Endurance Challenges Coordinator
endurance@leedsrag.org.uk
Hannah Binns
Extreme Challenges Coordinator
extreme@leedsrag.org.uk
Victoria Beardsworth
Raids & Campaigns Coordinator
raids@leedsrag.org.uk
Georgie Bingham
Videographer
videographer@leedsrag.org.uk
Kirsty Smith & Imogen Graham
Volunteer Projects Coordinators
projects@leedsrag.org.uk
Erin Williams & Meg Knowles
Events Coordinators
events@leedsrag.org.uk

Bike to Berlin
June 2017
Tackle the (mostly flat) 550 mile ride through Yorkshire, across
the Netherlands, finishing at the iconic Brandenburg Gate!
Pedal to Prague
June 2017
Want to push yourself? 700 miles of scenic and challenging
terrain to arrive victorious in the Czech Republic’s capital!
Bike to Barcelona
Easter 2017
Just under 1000 miles, our newest and toughest cycling
challenge is going to be an adventure across the continent
Yorkshire Three Peaks
April 2017
Race the clock and test your fitness in this challenge.
Experience some fantastic views in the name of charity!
National Three Peaks
June 2017
Tackle Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowden - all in under 24
hours, taking in some of Britain’s most breathtaking scenery!
The Fan Dance Race
July 2017
Find out what you are made of during an outdoor challenge
race used by the SAS that will test you to your limit

Everest Base Camp
Easter 2017
Set your sights on the top of the world and be
a part of RAG’s expedition to Everest Base Camp
Manchester Marathon
April 2017
Looking for another experience to tick off that
bucket list? Face the ultimate running challenge!
Skydive
Spring 2017
Do you have the nerve to jump out of a plane at 15,000
feet? Push yourself in the name of a charity you love
Kilimanjaro
Summer 2017
Reach the Summit of Africa’s highest free-standing
mountain on this incredible adventure
Gorilla Trek
Summer 2017
Hike and canoe through foothills of volcanoes, and live
in a community to help transform recreational spaces

Uganda
Summer 2017
For a month in Summer, help to support the education
of children in rural Uganda. Working with Soft Power
Education, you’ll build and paint schools, teaching
classes and play with the kids.
Thailand
Summer 2017
Spend a month of your summer 2017 enhancing the
lives of abandoned and disabled children with the
charity CCD. You’ll assist the charity with the care,
education and rehabilitation of children.
Peru
Summer 2017
Supporting Kids in Peru aids economically disadvantaged
families in Trujillo. Volunteering for a month in July/
August 2017, you will be teaching English in local schools
and helping improve the charity’s communal centre.
India
Easter 2017
The charity Snehalaya aims to improve the lives of
disadvantaged women and children. Spend 2 weeks of
your Easter 2017 volunteering on Snehalaya’s projects,
including the rehabilitation centre and biofarm.

Varsity Raid
September 2016
At Leeds’ biggest event of sporting rivalry, we challenge
Leeds Beckett RAG to see who can raise the most money
in a bucket shake at the eagerly anticipated rugby match
Remembrance Raid - Leeds
November 2016
Raid for Royal British Legion in Leeds at a parade through
the city centre. Afew raiders will then be chosen to lead
an exciting new campaign for Poppy Appeal in April
Dublin Raid
January 2017
Join us in crossing the Irish sea as we head to the drinking
capital to raise funds for charities close to our hearts,
and explore the city with all its pubs!
Edinburgh Raid
March 2017
Come help bucket shake in the capital city of Scotland.
Raiders will help support a great cause, while having
time to sight see and explore this vibrant city!

Take Me Out
Freshers Week 2016
Leeds’ very own dating show is back again this year.
Take part, or come and watch our eligible bachelors
and bachelorettes in a night of comedy, charity and of
course romance! Remember: No likey, no lighty!
Bacchanalia Winter Festival
January 2017
One of the most successful club nights the Union has
ever run: as an end of exams celebration, see RAG
transform the LUU in to a winter wonderland, filled with
amazing attractions to make your night incredible
Leeds Rag Fashion Show
February 2017
One of the biggest, most eagerly anticipated and
glamorous events of the LUU calendar. Prepare to be
blown away by cutting-edge fashion, and incredible
music, dancing and entertainment

Freshers’ Jailbreak
Freshers Week
A shorter, smaller version of our most popular hitch
to give you your first taste of a hitch with Leeds RAG!
Amsterdam
January 2017
Hitch to the beautiful city of Amsterdam, with a bunch
of students, & blow off some steam after January exams
Easter Jailbreak
Easter 2017
The highlight of the hitches calendar. How far can you get
in 48 hours? Use your wits & charm to get as far as you can!
Wanderlust
Easter 2017
Let Leeds RAG show you the beauty of Europe as you
hitch to four major cities in a week!
Marrakesh
June 2017
Our most challenging, yet hugely rewarding hitch. Find
your way to Morocco, a city bursting with culture & history
Glastonbury
June 2017
Hitch to the world famous Glastonbury festival, where
you’ll split your time between fundraising and partying!

Halloween Face Painting
October 2016
Come along and get your spooky face ready for your big night
out, or join us on the team and reveal your inner Picasso
Poppy Appeal
November 2016
Get in touch with RAG to get your poppy on this
November to support the Royal British Legion
Movember
November 2016
Back again this november, we’re getting ‘Big Moustaches on
Campus’ in aid of prostate and testicular cancer
Mission Christmas
December 2016
Collect presents for children who would otherwise
have nothing to open on Christmas morning
Bauble Painting
December 2016
Join us in Leeds city centre to decorate your own Christmas
baubles, raise money & spread Christmas cheer!
Sweet Valentine
February 2017
Send your sweetheart a rose or sweetie to show how
much you love them, all in the name of charity
Live Below The Line
March 2017
Could you live on just £5 for 5 days? Challenge yourself
to live below the poverty line

The Community Fund
The community fund is RAGs way of reaching out to
those in need around Leeds. Each year we give out
thousands of pounds in grants to small charities form the
local area who are unable to rely on regular donations.
RAG Week
RAG week is the society’s opportunity to showcase all
we are doing for the local community as well the national
and international causes we support. There’s sure to be
lots going on across the union with events and activities.
Come get involved!

Halls & Societies
The Halls and Societies Coordinator introduces
and implements RAG into Leeds University
Halls of Residence and supports collaborations
with other Leeds University Union societies.
RAG Charity Reps
RAG work with the Charity Reps on the Halls Exec,
assisting them with ideas and fundraising events that they
organise throughout the year. This includes doughnut
and bake sales, raffles, Christmas markets, charity club
nights and more! Any halls can compete to see who
raises the most, so it’s a charitable battle between halls!
Society Collaborations
There are also loads of ways for societies to get involved
with fundraising! We have collaborated with all kinds
of societies ranging from Irish Dance Society, Hockey
and Islamic society to Shock Soc, Skydive and Baking,
proving that any society can incorporate fundraising into
their events! Last year we also continued the Doggy Destress
Room, a collaboration with the Guide Dog society,
which proved extremely successful and even won a Riley!
Get in touch...
If you or your society are interested in fundraising, get in
touch with Georgia, the Halls & Societies coordinator, to
find out more!

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