Celebrate 25 years of NRAS

Sign up to our #Takeon25 Challenge in celebration of our 25th Anniversary and have fun whilst helping to raise funds in support of everyone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Choose a foody, sporty, creative or quirky challenge containing 25, set up your fundraising page and join us in celebrating our 25 years!

Fun, inspiring and inclusive, we’re inviting you, your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to get involved.

Everyone who takes part will receive a free NRAS T-Shirt (White) | NRAS and a medal!

Raise over £250 and win an NRAS Snood | NRAS!

What is the #Takeon25 Challenge?

It has been 25 years since NRAS Founder, Ailsa Bosworth MBE, launched NRAS. After feeling frustrated with the lack of information and support she had received since her diagnosis with RA, Ailsa knew there were many more people out there who needed help.
To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we have launched the #Takeon25 Challenge, a fun way that you can celebrate with us this year!
We have lots of ideas to get you started, anything that involves the number 25 – so are you ready to take on the challenge?

How do I get involved in #Takeon25?

Just register to take part in the #Takeon25 Challenge and we’ll send you everything you need, including your free NRAS T-Shirt (White) | NRAS!

Decide on a foody, sporty, creative or quirky Challenge containing the number 25 that suits you, and set up your fundraising page to share with friends and family.

On completion, you’ll receive an NRAS Medal and Certificate.

Raise over £250 and we’ll send you an NRAS Snood | NRAS too!

This challenge is all about what works for you so you can set the timescale! Whether you want to do your challenge over 25 mins, 25 hours or 25 days, you can decide!

The only thing we ask is that you complete your #Takeon25 challenge by Sunday 18th October 2026 – our 25th Anniversary!

It is quick and easy to set up your JustGiving page and all donations will come straight to NRAS.

  1. Join our JustGiving #Takeon25 Challenge by clicking here and click on ‘Start Fundraising’

2. Log in to or create your JustGiving account. When prompted, change the ‘Story’ by adding the relevant details of your 25 challenge. Click ‘Launch my page’.

3. You can now share the link to your fundraising page with everyone in your community – invite them to donate, vote and have fun with you!

More details are on our website here – Set up your fundraising page | Start raising funds for NRAS

Thank you so much for taking part! If you do have any questions about any of the above, email fundraising@nras.org.uk.

Once you register, you will receive the following in your #Takeon25 pack:

  • A letter containing ideas, hints & tips
  • Your NRAS white t-shirt
  • A #Takeon25 Sponsorship form
  • A #Takeon25 Tick-off sheet
  • An NRAS collection carton
  • A sheet of 24 NRAS stickers

If you require any additional copies of the above, please email fundraising@nras.org.uk.

Download a copy of our #Takeon25 Sponsorship Form to collect cash donations and contact details. Please send the completed sponsorship form in the post so we can boost your donations by 25% with Gift Aid.

Download a copy of our #Takeon25 Tick-off Sheet to keep track and tick off your 25 Challenge!

Share your fundraising page link and details of your challenge on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Download our #Takeon25 badge to add to social media, tag us in your posts and photos when you share your challenge event/activity details and use the hashtag #Takeon25!

Everyone who registers for the #Takeon25 Challenge will receive an NRAS white t-shirt. Once you complete the challenge and raise funds, you will receive an NRAS medal and certificate. If you raise over £250 you will receive an NRAS snood!

How to Pay in your Funds

There are different ways you can pay in the funds you have raised from your #Takeon25 fundraising activities.

Set up a JustGiving page to easily collect donations online. Instructions are below. Any donations collected via JustGiving will come directly to us.

Download a copy of our #Takeon25 Sponsorship Form to collect cash donations and contact details. Please send the completed sponsorship form in the post so we can boost your donations by 25% with Gift Aid.

If you collect cash, the easiest thing is to pay it into your own account at the bank or post office and then pay the funds in online by clicking on the link here and selecting ‘Pay in Funds’. You can also send a cheque. Further details are below.

All cheques need to be made out to NRAS, and sent to our office in Maidenhead. So please ensure your school or workplace has this information if they are taking part.


More information on ways to pay in your funds:

Set up a JustGiving page to easily collect donations online. Instructions are below. Any donations collected via JustGiving will come directly to us.

  1. Join our JustGiving #Takeon25 Challenge by clicking here and click on ‘Start Fundraising’

2. Log in to or create your JustGiving account. When prompted, change the ‘Story’ by adding the relevant details of your 25 challenge. Click ‘Launch my page’.

3. You can now share the link to your fundraising page with everyone in your community – invite them to donate, vote and have fun with you!

Thank you so much for taking part! If you do have any questions about any of the above, email fundraising@nras.org.uk.

Online through our website: The easiest way to pay your funds in online is by clicking here and select ‘pay in funds’.

Online by BACS transfer: Please contact us to request our bank account details if you wish to make a bank transfer by emailing fundraising@nras.org.uk

Pay your money via credit or debit card directly by calling NRAS on 01628 823524 and press 2 for fundraising.

Please send a cheque made payable to ‘NRAS’ and send to: Beechwood Suite 3, Grove Park Industrial Estate, White Waltham, Maidenhead, SL6 3LW. Please remember to write your name and address on the back of the cheque.

Share this campaign

Share your fundraising page link and details of your challenge on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Download our #Takeon25 badge to add to social media, tag us in your posts and photos when you share your challenge event/activity details and use the hashtag #Takeon25!

The Fundraising team are here to help you every step of the way so please do contact us to discuss any fundraising ideas for your #Takeon25 Challenge. If you have any other queries, please email fundraising@nras.org.uk.