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SUMMARY:TOFS Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members and Associates are invited to join us for the Annual General Meeting of T.O.F.S. \nThe T.O.F.S. Annual General Meeting will take place on the 7th May\, 2026 by Zoom at 7:00 pm. Invited to attend: Council of Management\, TOFS office staff\, all Members and Associates. \n					\n									CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n					 \nAGENDA\n1. Welcome and confirmation of quorum \n2. Introduction \n3. Apologies for absence \n4. Approval of the minutes of the 2025 AGM held 24th of April 2025 \n5. Annual Directors’ Report  \n6. Presentation of Accounts and Treasurer’s Report (Y/E Dec 31st\, 2025)  \n7. Re-appointment of accountants \n8. Election of Trustees retiring by rotation and offering themselves for re-election \na. Clare Johnsb. Darrell Hill \n9. Election of Trustee \na. Kate Tyler \n10. Any other business \n11. Close of Meeting \n To’neill BalaTrustee & Hon. Secretary \n  \nWho can attend?\nPlease note\, all Members and Associates are welcome\, although only those with a membership status of “Member” can vote. \nTo check or amend your status\, please login to the “Update My Details” page in the Members’ Area of the TOFS website. \nPlease also note that\, per the Companies Act 2016\, those with a membership status of Member are entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf at this meeting\, (Please contact the TOFS office for further details should you intend to do this). \nIf you have any questions about the AGM\, please contact us. \nUsing Zoom\nIn order to join this meeting\, you will need to pre-register and follow the unique link you will receive in your email. Please don’t share the link with another user as this could block access for you. Instead\, ask them to register for their own link. \nFor the best experience\, we recommend downloading Zoom to your computer or mobile device before joining the meeting [click for more info]. \nIt is also possible to access the meeting using your web browser (e.g. Chrome\, Safari\, Edge) without downloading any plugins or software [click for info].
URL:https://tofs.org.uk/event/tofs-annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:TOFS
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SUMMARY:Great North Run 2026
DESCRIPTION:Applications now closed\n Thank you for your interest in running for TOFS! \nOur 5 places have now been filled but if you have your own ballot place you can still join our team.  \nUse your own ballot place to run for TOFS\nDo you have your own Great North Run ballot place? \nIf you do\, we would love you to join our team and help make a difference to those born unable to swallow. \nYou will receive all the same support as our other runners but there is no entry fee and you can set your own fundraising target. \nPlease complete the form here to let us know so we can get you added to the team. \n 		 \nRun for TOFS!\nRun for TOFS in the 2026 Great North Run and help to make a difference in the lives of those born unable to swallow.  \n60\,000 determined and dedicated runners make the Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome\, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes. \nEntry fee:\n£50 \nThis fee goes towards the admin fees that the race organisers charge TOFS.  \nFundraising commitment: £500\nThis is the minimum amount (before Gift Aid) that we would expect a participant to raise. But you don’t have to stop there! Most of our previous Great North Run participants have raised a lot more! \nTOFS will support you by offering: \n\nA limited edition TOFS running vest with your name on to wear with pride on your big day; \nTOFS T-shirts or baseball caps for your supporters (limited numbers\, upon request) so they have an amazing day too; \nAccess to pre-race support and a social media group just for you\, the TOFS runners \n\nFundraising: Please use People’s Fundraising who charge us much lower fees than some of the other fundraising platforms. This means more of your donations will be passed to TOFS. \nAny Questions? \nGet in touch or give us a call on 01159 613 092. \nMeet our previous GNR Runners!\n		https://youtube.com/shorts/E-oqmi0OZIs \nGreat North Run: TOFS Terms and Conditions\n\nYou confirm that the information on this form is complete and correct\, and that you will be 18 years of age or older on date of the event.\nYou recognise that TOFS will retain for a reasonable period the information that you supply by applying on this form\, whether you are selected for a TOFS place or not.\nYou recognise that you apply and (if selected by TOFS) run at your own risk in accordance with standard Great North Run regulations and conditions\, which are in addition to these TOFS terms and conditions.\nYou confirm that\, so far as you are aware\, you have no medical or health issues which would mean that it would be unsafe or unwise for you to train for and run a half marathon.\nYou confirm that you shall (if selected to run for TOFS) diligently undertake the running training that is appropriate as preparation for a half marathon\, in the months preceding the run.\nShould you be accepted to run for TOFS using a TOFS place\, you agree to pay a registration fee to TOFS. This is to cover some administration costs\, and TOFS will ask for a card payment over the telephone or present your cheque for payment. The fee will count towards your fund-raising pledge. If the fee is not cleared in the TOFS bank account within 21 days of you being sent notification by TOFS that you have been selected\, TOFS may select another person in your place.\nYou confirm that you shall (if allocated a TOFS place) make diligent efforts to contact donors and sponsors and set up fundraising mechanisms so as to raise at least the amount you have suggested for TOFS\, and TOFS shall be the only charity for which you raise funds in this event You must show at least one month before the marathon that your fundraising has commenced for instance by setting up a fundraising webpage and receiving at least an initial donation. TOFS strongly recommends the use of Peoples Fundraising.\nIf allocated a TOFS place\, you are pledging to raise your suggested amount for TOFS and agreeing to make up any shortfall yourself or via your own further fundraising efforts to the required minimum of £500 (excluding any Gift Aid\, which is to be in addition to the £500) to be received by TOFS by the 30th November 2026.\nAll applications to TOFS are subject to a selection process to ensure that places are used to best possible fundraising effect commensurate with safety for all concerned\, at the sole discretion of TOFS. TOFS will wish to give preference in the selection process to runners who are TOFS members or otherwise have a clear connection with the TOF/OA condition: however\, TOFS is not obliged to do so.\nIf allocated a TOFS place\, you agree to inform TOFS as soon as possible in writing\, preferably by email\, should you become unable to take part in the event. Once this is acknowledged by TOFS\, your minimum sponsorship obligation will cease. You understand that\, should you withdraw from your place\, the TOFS registration fee is non-refundable and will be retained by TOFS to cover expenses.\nYou agree that\, should you withdraw from your place\, you will co-operate and correspond with TOFS and the Great North Run organisers such that another runner chosen by TOFS can take your place. At the discretion of TOFS\, and subject to some conditions\, you may be offered a TOFS place in the next year’s event.\nIf you are unable to participate in the Great North Run for any reason\, all donated monies collected by you or donated via third parties (such as fundraising websites) in support of TOFS must be forwarded to TOFS. Money which has been pledged to you on condition of your completing the event must be returned to the individual sponsors\, or donated to TOFS if those sponsors are happy to do so. Monies already received by TOFS will not be refunded.\nIf allocated a TOFS place\, you agree that images taken on the day of the event may be used by TOFS to help promote our fundraising efforts.\nYou understand that\, if allocated a TOFS place\, you will be required to also complete in full (and online) the Official Great North Run registration process\, and to confirm to TOFS as soon as you have done so. As this will be done via the GNR website\, you understand you will need to have internet access and access to an email address before this date.\nBy returning this form to TOFS you accept and agree to the terms and conditions listed above.
URL:https://tofs.org.uk/event/great-north-run-2026/
LOCATION:Newcastle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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SUMMARY:Big Splash Swimathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Take part in our Big Splash Swimathon and help support TOFS while staying active!  \n\nChoose to go it alone or get the whole family involved and set a group target.\nPick your distance from our Mini splash right up to 10K or go freestyle and pick your own.\nGet down to your local pool\, lido or brave the open water.\nDive in!\n\nChoose your distance!\nMini splash = 10 lengths of 25m pool0.5K = 20 lengths of 25m pool1K = 40 lengths of 25m pool3K  = 120 lengths of 25m pool5K = 200 lengths of 25m poolMega splash – 10K = 400 lengths of 25m poolFreestyle – pick your own! \nRegister your Big Splash to get your medal!\nThank you for getting involved in our Big Splash Swimathon. Please complete this form to register so we can reserve your medals. \nTo complete this registration form\, we require a link to your fundraising page. Please set this up first and return back to this form once done.  \nPlease use People’s Fundraising who charge us much lower fees than some of the other fundraising platforms. Which means more of your donations will be passed to TOFS.
URL:https://tofs.org.uk/event/big-splash-swimathon-2026/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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