Latest News

PRESS RELEASE: CHARITY CHALLENGE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF EPIC ADVENTURES

June 18, 2019

Women are “Out-Toughing Men” Reports Fundraising Travel Company As It Launches New Challenges to Mark Milestone Anniversary

  • Demand for Charity Challenges has Grown 92 per cent in Five Years
  • Women are “Out-Toughing” Men
  • Adventurers are Seeking Travel Challenges Closer to Home
  • New Challenges for 2019 include an Uncharted Kilimanjaro Climb, a Trek in The Alps & a Trekking, Cycling and Kayaking Combo in The Lake District

Fundraising tour operator, Charity Challenge is celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary by revealing a raft of travel trends and launching three brand new challenges for 2019.

Charity Challenge has trawled through 20 years of booking data to reveal that women are “out-toughing” men. They’ve also found challenges closer to home are booming in popularity and, overall, demand for Charity Challenge expeditions is greater than ever.

“In the past 20 years, Charity Challenge has helped tens of thousands of individuals to achieve incredible personal goals. While also raising in excess of £55,000,000 for more than 1,800 worthwhile causes globally,” said Simon Albert, Director of Charity Challenge. “In the past five years, alone, we have seen the number of people taking on challenges with us grow by 92%. Continue Reading…

Inspiration

Meet the Team – Sarah Caroll

May 2, 2019

Sarah Caroll join the Charity Challenge team in early 2019. Her background working in charity fundraising and passion for travel and adventure make her the perfect person to look after Charity Challenge’s valued charity and corporate clients as an Account Manager. Read on to find out what makes Sarah tick.

Charity Challenge team Sarah Caroll Machu Picchu Continue Reading…

Challenges

9 Adventure Activities to Try in the Lake District

April 3, 2019

In the adventure capital of the UK, the opportunities to challenge yourself are practically unlimited. Home to England’s highest mountain and deepest lake, the region has inspired writers, artists and poets for generations. Check out our nine favourite Lake District adventure activities.

Cumbria’s Carlisle airport re-opens this summer; making this iconic destination is easier than ever to visit. Be inspired by these nine ways to experience the adventures, thrills and treasures of the Lake District. The only problem is which to try first. Continue Reading…

Challenges, Inspiration

Edward’s Kilimanjaro Challenge adventure

March 15, 2019

Fundraising legend and serial challenger, Edward Dijmarescu, shares the highlights from his adventures on the Kilimanjaro Challenge and what motivates him to keep on taking on new challenges.

Why did you choose to join the Kilimanjaro Challenge?

For many years I had my heart set on Kilimanjaro and I always wanted to summit a big mountain that doesn’t require technical skills. There was no better option than Mt Kilimanjaro. I was also very keen to visit Tanzania and stand on top of the highest free standing mountain in the world @ 5,895mASL – that’s pretty big. Once I planned in my head and I also found out that one of my trek mates from Everest Base Camp 2017 (Peter Lavvaf) was going for it, I was on a mission and I had a new purpose. The rest was just logistics and preparation. Of course the perfect partner in crime was once again Charity Challenge.

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Challenges, Latest News

Press Release – CHARITY CHALLENGE LAUNCHES NEW KILIMANJARO ROUTE

March 12, 2019

Fundraising Travel Company Challenges Adventurers with a New Way to Conquer Africa’s Mightiest Mountain

Fundraising tour operator, Charity Challenge has launched a thrilling new way for adventurers to conquer Africa’s highest peak, crossing its remote Northern Icefields. The new Kilimanjaro North Face Climb itinerary from Charity Challenge takes adventurers up the virtually untouched north flank of the mountain, allowing them to reach the summit in daylight, something that the traditional Kili climbs have not been able to do. The route begins with a trek through a beautiful rainforest, before taking adventurers to the remote Northern Icefields and across the Reusch Crater, an area that no other Kilimanjaro itinerary touches.

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Challenges, Tips & Advice

“Pole, pole.” That’s the way to climb Kilimanjaro

March 8, 2019

Kilimanjaro. At a height of 5895m, it presents a great challenge to all before her. I was fortunate enough to witness a spectacular sunrise over her summit one cold morning in March 2017, as the medic and crew member for a Charity Challenge team.

For those of you thinking about taking on the summit challenge, go for it! Preparation will be key before you go and once you get there, our team will support you to reach your goal.
Most people are worried about their level of fitness and how to prepare for the trek. Others are concerned about altitude and how they might cope if they haven’t been mountaineering before. I learned more about altitude medicine from the Tanzanian support team than I had ever understood before and will share some of that information with you in this blog. Continue Reading…