The Chocolate 5K FAQs

Event Information

Who can take part in this event?

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Everyone!

The Chocolate 5K is open to all ages and abilities. Walk, jog, or run — it’s your chocolatey adventure!

The route is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, and kids under 5 can join FREE*.

Carers can enter for free too — just turn up on the day and let our team know at the check-in tent.

* If not collecting a goodie bag

Is there a fundraising target?

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We are encouraging everyone to raise £100 to help local people access the specialist, compassionate care they desperately need.

Can I sign up as a group?

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Absolutely! The more the merrier!

We’ve got special Family Tickets and Adult + Child options. Rally your crew for a chocolatey day out,

What are the ticket prices?

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Adult - £18
Child - £15
Family - 2 adults/2 children = £60
Adult and child = £30
Under 5 (with goodie bag) £5
Under 5 (no goodie bag) FREE

Is there parking or local transportation?

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The Chocolate 5K, Bournville will take place at Rowheath Pavilion.

You can find Rowheath Pavilion using What3Words: community.church.pavilion

For directions, public transport links and further information to help you plan your journey, please visit the Rowheath Pavilion website.

There is limited parking available so we recommend taking public transport to the event or car sharing.  We are unable to reserve any spaces due to it being public parking.  

 As the venue is in a residential area, we kindly ask that you park considerately if using nearby roads.

Can I bring my dog?

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Dogs are welcome! 🐾

Just a heads-up that owners are responsible for their dogs’ health and safety, as there won’t be a vet on site during the event. Please keep this in mind when bringing your furry friends along, and please don’t feed them any chocolate!

What if I have a dietary requirement?

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When you register online, we’ll ask you to let us know about any dietary requirements or allergies.

On the day, just head to the ‘Register on the Day’ area to collect your free-from chocolate bag.

Please be aware that the chocolate handed out along the route and the chocolate medals aren’t free-from, so if you have any dietary requirements, we recommend avoiding these.

Please note: All chocolate may contain traces of nuts.

Where can I store my belongings?

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Unfortunately, there will be no storage facilities available at either event, so please only bring what's necessary. 

Don't forget to bring some cash or your card with you so you can join in with our fun activities, purchase some merchandise, buy light refreshments, take part in the raffle and maybe get your face painted. 

Fundraising

Does my donation go entirely to the charity?

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Yes. 100% of your underlying donation comes directly to us, the charity. Our fundraising platform provider, ensures that every penny of your gift supports our mission. The only deduction applied is the standard payment processing fee charged by our payment provider, Stripe, which is typically 1.4% + 25p per transaction for UK credit cards.

Why am I asked to add a voluntary contribution?

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When you donate through our fundraising platform, you may see an option to add a small voluntary contribution on top of your gift. This additional contribution helps cover the costs of our fundraising platform. Our fundraising platform operator provides us with a wide range of services including secure donation technology, 24/7 support, continuous feature upgrades, industry leading data security and compliance, and a passionate team of fundraising professionals who actively support our cause. They can do this without charging us fees on donations, thanks to donors who choose to add this optional contribution.

How much is the voluntary contribution?

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The suggested contribution you may see may vary depending on several factors, but always falls within a range of £0.95 to £30. It’s completely optional—your generosity makes an impact with or without this contribution.

Do you, the charity, pay any platform fees?

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No. We do not pay our fundraising platform provider platform fees on donations. Instead, their model is sustained by the voluntary contributions that some donors choose to add. This ensures that more of our funds go directly toward delivering our mission.

Why have you chosen this fundraising platform?

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We chose Funraisin as our platform provider because they share our commitment to making every donation count. Their platform helps us run fundraising campaigns securely, effectively, and with the professional support of a team who understands fundraising. By covering their costs through voluntary donor contributions, Funraisin allows us to keep more resources focused where they’re needed most - on our mission.