What sizes are the Socks?
The Socks come in 4 different sizes: Kids’ sizes 9-12 and 12.5-3.5 and Adults’ sizes 4-7 and 6-12.
How much do the Socks cost?
Each box contains 12 pairs of Socks and costs £24, but you only need to pay a deposit of £8 upfront. Sell the Socks for £2 a pair and pay the remaining balance of £16 per box after your fundraising. There is also a charge for postage and packaging, all the details of which are on the order form.
How much of that money goes to Sport Relief?
Sport Relief receives at least £1 from every pair of Socks on the Sock Deposit Scheme.
When do I have to pay the balance?
As soon as you can after Sport Relief. Please be sure to send the balance to the Sport Relief Deposit Scheme, Sport Relief Schools Stuff, Freepost NAT4756, Jarrow, NE32 3BR, so that we know we’re all square.
Why do we have to pay for the Socks?
The Socks are one of Sport Relief’s primary sources of fundraising, and as much as we would like to give the Socks to everyone for nothing we have to prioritise on raising money.
What do we do with any unsold Socks?
Socks ordered on the School’s Deposit Scheme are non-returnable. We cannot afford the financial risk of selling on a sale-or-return basis and would still expect the remaining £1.40 per pair of Socks for all Socks ordered. Please be sure to only order as many socks as your school children will buy. Any leftovers are the school’s to do with as it pleases.
When will my Sport Relief Socks order arrive?
Socks ordered before 1st February 2008 should be delivered by 15th February 2008. After this date you should allow 10 working days for orders to arrive. The Sock Deposit Scheme closes on Friday 7th March 2008, because we would not be able to guarantee delivery of your Socks by 14th March. Order forms received after this date will not be processed and your cheque will not be cashed. Please make sure that you order your Socks early to guarantee we have enough stock in your requested sizes.
Are the Socks Fairtrade?
Sport Relief Socks are made with certified Fairtrade cotton. We work closely with the manufacturers to ensure that the production and the manufacture of our merchandise adheres to local and international ethical guidelines.
Why can’t I buy other Sport Relief merchandise on a deposit scheme?
Comic Relief cannot afford the financial implications of organising and maintaining schemes for items other than the Socks, the huge popularity of which makes the costs involved viable.
Who do I contact with queries about the scheme?
You can contact us at depositscheme@sportrelief.com or telephone 020 7820 5555.
Are there fundraising tools available to run an event at my school for Sport Relief?
Yes! We've put together loads of downloadable resources including stacks of fundraising and teaching ideas, posters, a template press release, a letter home to parents, sponsorship form and loads more. One of the easiest ways to fundraise is to sell Sport Relief Socks at your school, using our deposit scheme. You pay a small deposit first, then the rest after you have sold them at school. Download an order form.
What resources are available for schools?
As well as our fantastic teaching and fundraising resources online, Schools’ Kits arrive automatically in schools by the end of January 2008 and include a DVD, story posters, event posters, a Sock Deposit Scheme form, giro slip and a ‘how to’ guide (with fundraising ideas). If you have not received a Schools’ Kit by January 28th then you can order one here.
Can I have a Schools Kit? I didn't receive my Schools Kit
If you are a school and didn’t get your Schools’ Kit by the end of January, we will happily send you one, order one here. Remember, nearly everything you receive in the kit, as well as lots of additional resources, is also available to download online.
I don't have a DVD player for the schools’ DVD
Never fear! The kit contains loads of other useful stuff such as posters and fundraising tips. You can stream all of the films on our website and there are loads of other resources you can use with your class, such as PowerPoint presentations and PDFs that you can print out here. You can even make extra copies, or copy the DVD onto VHS.
Can I have more event posters for my school?
You can download extra posters or if you have a Schools’ Kit you can photocopy them; you can also order poster packs here.
Do I need to register the event at my school?
There is no official registration process. You can organise Sport Relief in your school using our teaching and fundraising resources. We would love to hear what your school is up to, so please email schools@sportrelief.com.
How can my school get involved in Sport Relief?
Students and staff can get involved in Sport Relief in loads of ways. By using our fundraising ideas and resources, your school could do a huge variety of sporty challenges; from a Sport Relief Mile in your school to a students versus teachers football match. Using our teaching resources your students can also learn about the serious challenges facing children in the UK and around the world, and how their fundraising can make a difference.
Can nurseries take part?
Yes! For Sport Relief 2008, we’ve teamed up with Sportacus from LazyTown to get your little ones excited about Sport Relief. We have lots of activities for under 7’s here where you can also order resources.
When can we do our school Sport Relief event?
Sport Relief kicks off on Friday 14th March 2008. However, you can organise your school event anytime - just be sure to use the giro slip in your Schools Kit to pay in your fundraising money as soon as possible after the event.
How do I collect the money from the students?
Do this in the most convenient way for you. We would recommend getting your students to get sponsored, or organising a 'pay to participate' activity. You can collect the money in a number of ways; you could have a collection bucket in the reception or ask the class rep to collect it in during registration (always make sure an adult supervises the collection, and the money is kept safe until it is paid in). There are sponsorship forms available to download here. See ways to pay your money in below.