Dr Hilary Jones

“I recently travelled to Haiti with a GMTV camera crew, six months after the earthquake that devastated the island. It was clear from the minute we landed in Port au Prince that the conditions in country were still incredibly tough going, but Charity Challenge handled the logistics with professionalism, flexibility and a great deal of enthusiasm. Our plans changed daily but Charity Challenge and their team on the ground managed our needs and requirements with good humour and attention to detail. It was clear that a lot of hard work had gone into the preparation of the challenge, which went a long way towards ensuring the trip was a big success.”

Dr Hilary Jones, Haiti Community Challenge

Managing Director, Accenture 2009

“Charity Challenge organized and led our VSO trek to the top of Kilimanjaro. The organization and execution was faultless – every aspect of the trip was anticipated and planned meticulously from the point of committing to undertaking the challenge 10 months before departure to boarding the flight home. Our trek leader, Raj Bhasin and medic, Daz Jones were consummate professionals and it was clear from the outset their prime objective was for the health, wellbeing and success of our individual and team endeavours. Everyone from Charity Challenge possessed an infectious passion for the challenge in hand and this translated to a great team atmosphere not limited to the trekkers but extending to the porters and support staff. This really was a great experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to participate in a trek organized by Charity Challenge in the futur

Sally Field, Head of Global Finance

"The network building was the best I have seen during my 18 years at Reuters. No other challenge provides such powerful results whilst making a positive difference.” 

Gail Johnson, Head of Social Responsibility

"It has engaged our people at every level, capturing their imaginations and is an investment in the community way beyond traditional cheque giving."

Jillian Baillie, Manager, HBOS Foundation

"The volunteering opportunities helped us to develop and motivate loyal employees who shared similar values. They engaged and empowered our employees to make a real difference."

Benet Slay, Managing Director

"A real programme with real impact - the fund raising efforts have energised the business and the contribution in the community has genuinely changed people's lives."

Kati Holloway, Marketing Director

"Going was no less than life changing." 

David Harvey, Marketing Director

"I was extremely impressed by the organization."

Andy Lewis, Director Health, Safety and Environment

“Serco's 47,000 people are are its most precious asset. We are committed to providing a safe working environment for them, wherever they are. I strongly feel that communitychallenge share our concerns and commitment to the wellbeing of Serco people. I’m impressed at the meticulous planning and risk assessment carried out before the start of the programme and which has continued throughout.”  

Stephen Howard, Managing Director

"A profound programme that really engages business teams."

Amanda Bowman, Programmes Director, IBLF

"communitychallenge provides a terrific way for companies to respond to employees’ requests to give more than money in terms of their time, talent, expertise and energy in response to disasters around the world. Participating in communitychallenge can provide enormous personal and professional development opportunities for employees.  But equally importantly it can completely transform their perceptions of the countries, challenges and opportunities facing the communities they visit." 

Richard Pollock, H.R. Director

"Individuals from across the globe became a highly motivated, focussed and inclusive work group. Months after returning, they still think, communicate and act as a team."

Julie Arnold, Executive Assistant

“The event went really well and all 24 CA staff completed the challenge.  The expedition leaders were excellent and took care of us brilliantly from the moment they picked us up at Glasgow airport until we left the hotel on Monday morning so please pass on our heartfelt thanks to them.”

Dominic Harrison, CEO Gala Coral Group

Gala Coral Group benefited enormously from the team trek to Everest Base Camp.  The trek provided a positive focal point for all our staff, and has created strong relationships across our business divisions.

Additionally, the trek, and Gala’s ‘World’s highest game of bingo’ generated very positive news coverage for the Group providing a fun and positive profile, whilst also reinforcing our charitable aims and our support of Sue Ryder Care.

I would have no hesitation in recommending a charity challenge to other companies who are looking for team building opportunities, and positive profiling of their company.

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