MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP
Registration fee of £495.00 when you book.
Raise a minimum of £5,000.00 for British Friends of Shalva.
Raise a minimum of $10,000 for Shalva.
(US participants)
Raise a minimum of CAD $12,500 for Shalva. (Canadian participants)
Raise a minimum of 30,000 NIS for Shalva. (Israeli participants)
Please note that you can pay your registration fee in instalments. Refer to 'The Details' below.
MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP OPTION
You will be required to pay the registration fee of £495.00 at the time of booking and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £5,000.00 for British Friends of Shalva. You should send your sponsorship money to British Friends of Shalva as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required must be sent to the charity 10 weeks before departure (by 29/10/2017), and the remaining 20%within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 15/02/2018). If you have raised the necessary funds, British Friends of Shalva will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 49% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.
THIS IS A GROUND ONLY CHALLENGE
This challenge is ground only. This means you will need to organise travel to arrive at the starting point of the itinerary in the host country and to return home at the end of the challenge. You will be provided with details of where and when to arrive and depart but please do budget for the appropriate travel arrangements.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
BEFORE YOU GO
- Discount on personal equipment from Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor and Cycle Surgery in the UK
- 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 The Outdoor Shop, Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor and Nomad Travel Stores
- Public liability insurance
- Risk assessment and emergency management planning
- Access to your own password protected account
- Fundraising advice
ON YOUR CHALLENGE
- Internal road and air transfers as per the itinerary
- A Charity Challenge T-Shirt
- All challenge management before, during and post event
- 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)
- A donation to Charity Challenge’s local community development projects (see our Responsible Travel page)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
BEFORE YOU GO
- Travel to and from the UK airport of departure
- Vaccinations (please check Trip Notes for requirements)
- Travel Insurance (you can buy at time of booking or in your Account Area, or provide your own policy details)
- Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List
ON YOUR CHALLENGE
- Tips
- Departure Tax (if applicable)
- Personal spending money
- Any other specific items listed as not included in your Trip Notes
THE DETAILS
REGISTRATION FEE IN INSTALMENTS
The first instalment of £247.50 is due at the time of booking. The second instalment of £247.50 will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book. We can only accept payment for your registration fee by instalments if you book and pay online. Please note that when paying your registration fee in instalments, a £10 admin fee will be added to your first registration fee payment. Please note that your booking will not be processed (and we will not send an authorisation request to your charity) until we receive the payment for your second instalment. Your place on the challenge will only be held until 31 days from your initial booking. If we are unable to take your second instalment, your booking will be cancelled and normal cancellation terms will apply.
FUNDRAISING DEADLINES
You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required must be sent to the charity 10 weeks before departure (by 29/10/2017), and the remaining 20% within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 15/02/2018). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your challenge costs. The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.
TYPICAL GROUP SIZE
The typical group size is 13 - 20 participants
SMALL GROUP SUPPLEMENT
The costs and sponsorship levels on our website are based on a minimum of 13 participants. We can run this trip with 10-12 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £125.00. This is payable by your charity if you book under the Minimum Sponsorship or Flexi options, and by yourself if you choose the Self Funder option. We will notify you 12 weeks before departure if this is necessary.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Trek/bike training weekends*
- Extensions at end of trip*
- Single room supplements*
- Travel insurance
- Business class upgrades
(*subject to availability)
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We can provide a comprehensive travel insurance policy for this challenge which provides cover for medical (emergency, evacuation and repatriation), cancellation and curtailment and specifically covers the activities undertaken during the challenge. You can take this out when booking. The cost is £80.00.
