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* Offer ends 31st January 2016. Excludes North Pole and UK events.
Tom Rumsey and his friends wanted to do something to help support the flood victims in Cumbria. Volunteers were quick to get involved, and soon ‘A Grand Day Out’ was well underway!
On 16th January 2016, over 800 people took part in fell runs, mountain hikes, bike rides and more to raise money and show the nation that the Lake District is still open for business. The most popular place was the snowy scene at Askham Trail Run where 400 runners and a few four-legged friends took to the hills.
Originally setting out to raise £10,000 for the Cumbria Flood Appeal, the group smashed their target and have currently raised over £20,450 – with more donations still coming in!
To see the pictures and find out how you can be involved with the next event, check out Cumbria Grand Day Out on Facebook.
Two-legged and four-legged outdoor enthusiasts took part in the snowy run near Askham.
Last October, Amanda Croall took on the Great Wall of China to raise money for Diabetes UK. Amanda’s challenge was a celebration of courage, strength and spirit as it marked 25 years since her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
Amanda and her friends raised an astonishing £23,000 for Diabetes UK, and you can see the highlights of Amanda’s inspiring trip in her video.
Amanda (second from right) and her friends tackled the Great Wall of China for Diabetes UK
Get ready for your big challenge by joining one of our training weekends in 2016. Our training weekends will be held in various locations throughout the UK, where you will get fit, learn new skills and tips which will prepare you well for your chosen challenge. You’ll also meet instructors and have the opportunity ask questions, as well as meet other like-minded trekkers. To find a date and location near you, visit the Training Weekend section of our website.
“I went on Charity Challenge’s training weekend last year to get me ready for the trek I did for Mind, and it was excellent. We were shown practical trekking tips, and I left feeling confident and aware of the challenge ahead!” – Joanne, Oxford
Charity Challenge’s Training Weekend, Lake District 2015
Challenging yourself to do something tough and out of the ordinary can change your life in many different ways.
Nothing is more true for Penny Knight, one of Charity Challenge’s long-standing expedition leaders. Giving up her settled and comfortable life in Devon, Penny decided to pursue her dream job in the Continue Reading…
We are delighted to be expanding our operations team and are recruiting a number of new roles, to complement our current busy and dynamic team!
A huge amount of research, planning and hard work goes into designing, organising and running every challenge we operate. This, along with an incredible amount of ideas, energy and enthusiasm makes Charity Challenge what it is – a world leader in the provision of fundraising challenge events. If you feel that you have the motivation to inspire and encourage people to venture well out of their comfort zones and would like to join our team, please read on:
BOOKINGS ADMINISTRATOR (Full Time)
With some exciting times ahead at Charity Challenge we are now looking to recruit a Bookings Administrator. You will be a confident, enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide administrative support within our bookings, finance and operations teams. Often being the first point of contact with the company you will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with customers and clients alike with efficiency and diplomacy. This is a busy and demanding role and would suit someone with a passion for travel and adventure. Click here for the job spec.
If this sounds like you and you would like to be part of a vibrant office atmosphere, please send your CV and covering letter to neeta@charitychallenge.com. Deadline for applications is Friday 8th January 2016.
FLIGHTS ASSISTANT (Part time, fixed contract)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide flights support within our flights and operations team. With your primary focus being on organisational excellence, first-class customer service and efficiency, you will be dealing with group bookings to worldwide destinations using the Amadeus CRS system, assisting passengers with deviations and special requests, and ensuring that passengers get away safely and smoothly on their adventure. Click here for the job spec.
If you think this is the role for you, please send your CV and covering letter to carmel@charitychallenge.com. Deadline for applications is Monday 4th January 2016.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
With your primary focus being on safety and risk management as well as improving and maintaining excellent standards of quality and customer experience, you will manage around 10 different itineraries with 40+ departures within our Asia region, with the top selling trip being our Great Wall Discovery challenge in China. This is a busy, varied role that requires huge amounts of organisational skill, and a passion for what you do. Click here for the job spec.
If you think this is the role for you, please send your CV and covering letter to carmel@charitychallenge.com. Deadline for applications is Monday 4th January 2016.
HEAD OF OPERATIONS (Part time)
We are looking for a part-time Head of Operations to form part of our Senior Management Team, with your primary focus being on safety and risk management as well as improving and maintaining excellent standards of quality and customer experience. You will manage 6 staff in the Operations and Flights departments, and will be responsible for their day to day performance. You will oversee the safety and compliance aspects of the company and drive forward our ‘Challenge Safe’ safety management system to enhance safety across the entire business. Click here for the job spec.
If you have the relevant skills and experience to excel in the role, please send your CV and covering letter to simon@charitychallenge.com. Deadline for applications is Monday 4th January 2016.
