Challenges

5 reasons why trekking the Sahara Desert is an incredible experience

October 9, 2018

Why trek the Sahara Desert?

Is it to conquer the world’s largest hot desert? To try delicious Moroccan cuisine? Or to spend your nights under Africa’s star strewn skies?

Sahara Desert Group trek

Charity Challenge’s Adventure Travel Consultant, Alex, recently completed the Sahara Desert Trek. Here are the top reasons why she found it an unforgettable experience:

You really experience getting ‘off the grid’ – The Sahara Desert Trek is a real chance to escape everyday life and fully immerse yourself in the challenge. There is no Wi-Fi from the moment you leave the hotel and signal can be patchy as well. At some points you really feel like you are the only ones in the desert. This may sound horrifying to many of us, but Alex and her fellow trekkers said it was definitely one of the highlights of the trip! Continue Reading…

Challenges

Top UK Challenges for 2019

August 1, 2018

Doing anything next summer? How about trying some of the best UK Challenges like an adventure challenge through the Lake District? What about cycling from coast to coast? Tacking England’s most demanding peaks? Hiking Mt. Snowdon at night?

More than ever, many of us are embracing tough challenges. Perhaps we’re sick of gyms, or the lure of switching off in nature is too much in these hyper connected days? Either way, there’s a number of exciting UK challenges designed to push physical and mental limits in some of the UK’s most incredible national parks. Whatever your cause, here’s the UK’s best challenges for you to embrace next summer. Continue Reading…

Latest News

Join the Team: Digital Marketing & Communications Manager

December 19, 2017

Due to some exciting new developments, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a creative and ambitious marketer to join one of the UK’s leading international adventure travel and event management companies for the charity sector as their Digital Marketing & Communications Manager.

Based in London, the successful candidate will be responsible for the promotion and engagement of the company’s high profile international and national challenge events for the charity and corporate markets. Working across creative, data, digital and sales together with being responsible for implementing our video strategy, new CRM and online review platform you will be highly motivated and driven to work for a reputable brand that keeps growing.

The role is an all-encompassing one; the primary responsibility of the Digital Marketing & Communications Manager will be to lead the implementation of our digital marketing strategy and ensure growth by delivering results against KPIs. The Marketing Manager will be given the freedom to make the role as large, creative and exciting as they want, working both autonomously and as part of a talented team.

For more information please see the Job Description.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role to susan@charitychallenge.com. Applications close on 12th January 2018 and a competitive salary will be offered based on experience.

Inspiration

Meet the team: Alex Crouch

November 6, 2017

Alex Crouch joined Charity Challenge as our Adventure Travel Consultant and looks after all the important administrative processes within the company, including online registrations, insurance policies and group bookings. Alex plays a vital role in the delivery of Charity Challenge’s national and international expeditions, and is integral to the smooth running of the team. We grabbed five minutes with Alex, to find out about her background and what she enjoys most about her job…

Name: Alex Crouch

Location: London, UK

How long have you been working at Charity Challenge?
Two months – and it’s gone so fast! Continue Reading…

Inspiration

Meet the team: Mark Borton

August 30, 2017

Mark Borton is Charity Challenge’s Marketing Manager, and responsible for managing and maintaining the website, delivering our social media strategy, all-things digital analytics related and planning our marketing campaigns. We sat down with him for five minutes to find out more about what inspires him…

Name: Mark Borton

Location: London, UK

How long have you been working at Charity Challenge?
Only six weeks so far – but so far so good! Continue Reading…