Residents in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, are being encouraged to take part in a new 12-day fundraising challenge starting today, February 3, 2026, to help support local families. The “12 For 12” initiative is designed to raise money for community services during the final weeks of winter when many households face extra financial pressure.
Participants are asked to choose a simple activity to do for 12 days, such as walking a mile, donating items to a charity shop, or spending 12 minutes a day learning a new skill. For every £1 raised by the public, Helping Herts’ corporate sponsors will provide a matching £1 from a dedicated matched-funding pot — effectively doubling donations while the matched-funding is available.
The campaign is a joint effort between CHEXS, a charity based in Cheshunt, and Helping Herts. The money will be used to fund local programmes including parenting workshops, mental health resilience training, and leadership projects for young people.
Local schools and business teams are also expected to join the event by running their own daily activities throughout February. Those who want to help can sign up via the CHEXS or Helping Herts websites to receive a digital fundraising pack and create a fundraising page to track their progress online.
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