Please note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 16 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 10-15 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure.

There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available:

self funder

The full cost of this challenge is £2,094 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £475 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,619 which is due eight weeks before departure (11/01/2013). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity.

minimum sponsorship

You will be required to pay the deposit of £475 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,375 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,700) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 28/12/2012), and the remaining 20% (£675) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 14/04/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

flexi

You will be required to pay the deposit of £475 (and insurance premium* of £76) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (11/01/2013) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £475 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,320 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,856) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 28/12/2012), and the remaining 20% (£464) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 14/04/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

* If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy.

small group supplement

Please note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 16 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 10-15 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure.

what's included?

There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available:

minimum sponsorship

You will be required to pay the deposit of £475 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,375 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,700) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 28/12/2012), and the remaining 20% (£675) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 14/04/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

self funder

The full cost of this challenge is £2,094 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £475 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,619 which is due eight weeks before departure (11/01/2013). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity.

flexi

You will be required to pay the deposit of £475 (and insurance premium* of £76) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (11/01/2013) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £475 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,320 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,856) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 28/12/2012), and the remaining 20% (£464) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 14/04/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

* If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy.

small group supplement

Please note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 16 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 10-15 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure.

what's included?

There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available:

flexi

You will be required to pay the deposit of £475 (and insurance premium* of £76) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (11/01/2013) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £475 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,320 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,856) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 28/12/2012), and the remaining 20% (£464) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 14/04/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

self funder

The full cost of this challenge is £2,094 which includes a £100 donation to your nominated charity. You will be required to pay the deposit of £475 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,619 which is due eight weeks before departure (11/01/2013). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity.

minimum sponsorship

You will be required to pay the deposit of £475 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,375 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,700) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 28/12/2012), and the remaining 20% (£675) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 14/04/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

* If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy.

small group supplement

Please note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 16 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 10-15 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure.

what's included?

what's included in the challenge cost?

before departure:

	access to your own password protected members area
	support materials (itinerary, kit list, fact file, Q&As, health notes, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance)
	A-Z of fundraising ideas
	template press release
	sponsorship forms (online and hard copy)
	fitness training notes
	16 and 20 week trek/bike training schedule
	warm up exercise routines
	access to training weekends (optional and at additional expense)
	access to "ask the expert" re your kit requirements
	discount on personal equipment from Cotswold Outdoor, Blacks and Nomad Travelers Stores
	public liability insurance
	risk assessment and emergency management planning
	fundraising advice

during the challenge:

	international flights to and from the UK (including all known UK air taxes at the time of costing)
	a Charity Challenge T-Shirt
	offsetting the equivalent CO2 emissions of your international flights through Climate Care
	a donation of USD$20 to a local community project on your behalf in the area of the challenge
	a £100 donation to your charity under the self funder option (unless stated otherwise)
	activity equipment including bikes, tents and rafts as per the challenge activity
	full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
	all ground staff including English speaking guide, drivers, cooks, and porters
	entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest visited on the itinerary
	drinking water on challenge days
	three meals a day (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
	accommodation during the challenge (usually in twin share)
	internal road and air transfers as per the itinerary
	all challenge management before, during and post event

optional extras:

	business class upgrades
	travel insurance
	single room supplements*
	extensions at end of trip*
	trek/bike training weekends*

(*subject to availability)