Challenges

Have you ever dreamt of chasing the sun?

January 12, 2015

Have you ever dreamt of chasing the sun…?chase the sun 3One day, 3 exhilarating challenges, and an 803m tall ‘Old Man’ can only culminate in one thing – an overwhelming sense of achievement.

Just one question… are you ready?

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Because doing one activity is SO 2014, we’ve created a trio of tantalizing ways to test yourself in one of the UK’s most grueling locations – by bike, kayak and on foot! Home to a breathtaking mix of mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers, the Lake District National Park provides the perfect playground to push ourselves to the limit both mentally and physically as we peddle, paddle and push ourselves before finishing at the top of Old Man Peak (803m!) Beginning in Conniston, our challenge sees us tackle a whopping total of 25 miles cycling through Grizedale Forest, 3 miles paddling around Lake Conniston before 9 miles of trekking! The challenge is relentless and we will need to encourage each other to reach the finish line. Once we get there, we will be rewarded by the uninterrupted views over the lakes as we soak up the massive sense of achievement and the last warmth of the day. As we climb back down, our walk will be decorated with the amber hues of the sun as it sinks behind the surrounding peaks, creating a beautiful ending to a very challenging day.

If you want to chase the sun, why not join the NSPCC on 30/05/2015 by clicking the link below: Continue Reading…

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Operations Manager Position!

January 8, 2015

At Charity Challenge we are recruiting for an exciting new Operations Manager role! If you think this could be the perfect job for you, please have a look at the job specification below. You could be part of our unique organisation, helping to change people’s lives and raise millions for charity!

Background
Our company – Challenges (Un)Limited, trading as Charity Challenge – has been in business for 15 years and is currently 15 people strong. We work exclusively for the charity sector, raising funds for worthwhile causes. We operate treks, bike rides, mountain climbs and other adventure travel itineraries, whereby our clients raise money for charity through their participation. We operate about 100+ challenges a year and have raised over £40m for 1700+ UK, Irish and Canadian registered charities to date. In 2012 we launched a new operation out of Toronto, Canada.
The company has gone from strength to strength developing an excellent reputation both within the corporate and charity sectors, donating hundreds of thousands of pounds to local community projects in the countries in which we operate, and building houses, schools and health centres in developing countries as part of our award winning community challenge program.
In 2013 and 2014, we were voted the Best Challenge Company by the charity membership of the Institute of Fundraising. For more information on the company, please visit www.charitychallenge.com Continue Reading…

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Our January Gadget Giveaway is back. 4 Gadget, 4 Weeks, 4 Winners!

December 31, 2014

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It’s cold, it’s dark and we’re only just getting over Christmas, but to shake those January blues we’ve got our Annual Gadget Giveaway!! 4 amazing gadgets, 4 weeks, 4 lucky winners! All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is book on a Charity Challenge in January 2015*!

Prizes up for grabs include:
•    SAMSUNG Galaxy TabPRO 10.1″ Tablet – 16 GB – SRP £449
•    CANON EOS 1200D DSLR Camera Digital SLR Camera  – SRP £299
•    Sony CX330 Full HD Camcorder – SRP £229.99
•    GoPro Hero 3+ Camera – SRP £279.99 Continue Reading…

Inspiration

Myanmar/ Burma 2014: Shirley’s Story

December 16, 2014

At Charity Challenge we love inspirational people, and there are few more inspirational than Shirley! She has been on 5 trips with us and at 80 years young is one of our most committed challengers! Below is her recent wonderful account of her Burma Trek for Scope…

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Shirley is the lovely lady in the middle!

 Shirley’s Story

“So I survived this tremendous trek, but before I get carried away with the wonders of Asia may I say thank you (again) to one and all who supported me, allowing me to support Scope because we all know cerebral palsy is a condition one is born with, not an illness and anyone of us could have a child born with cerebral palsy. Between us we have banked thousands of pounds for Scope.

I didn’t once forget why I was undertaking this arduous journey, the hardship I endured on five days was nothing to compare to what people with cerebral palsy have to face each and every day of the year, for instance getting off public transport or just crossing a street. Continue Reading…

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It’s Competition Time!! – Send us your most adventurous moments of 2014!

December 9, 2014

At Charity Challenge we love adventures big and small, with Paddington coming to the cinema, we thought we’d celebrate his arrival by running a little competition to celebrate your most adventurous moments in 2014…

Unbelievably it’s already the 9th of December, Christmas is around the corner and with the end of the year closing in, we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate you and your family and friends most adventurous moments of 2014!! At Charity Challenge, we appreciate that all adventures are relative, so whether it was a family day out, a personal achievement, or your little ones trying something new, we want to see your best photos! The winner will receive a family pass to go and see the new Paddington film at the cinema. Created by the producer’s of Harry Potter, the film tells the wonderful story of a small Peruvian Bear, with a strange marmalade addiction, who took on a big adventure around the unfamiliar streets of London… Continue Reading…

Challenges, Inspiration

As the USA awakes for one of their biggest holiday’s of the year, we’d like to tell you all a little bit about Thanksgiving – aka Turkey Day!

November 27, 2014

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You may be forgiven for thinking that Thanksgiving is just an excuse to stuff your face with yams, turkey and stuffing; a warm up Christmas if you will. But hang on to your pumpkin pie, there is SO much more to it than that. To celebrate this very American holiday we are launching our Beyond the Grand Canyon Challenge – your chance to nip over the pond and do something fantastic…for charity of course…

It’s the 4th Thursday in November, and that means today is all about parades, turkeys, and an excuse to watch the football. The origins of the first Thanksgiving may be mixed, but most think it went a little something like this…. Continue Reading…