Lake District Triple Challenge

How to fund your challenge

This page provides you details of the costs of your challenge.

The costs below are per person.

IN SUMMARY

SELF FUNDER

Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £85.00 when you book. 

Then a balance of £304.00 
(5 weeks before your challenge).

Raise as much as you can for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP

Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £85.00 when you book. 

Raise a minimum of £620.00 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

IN DETAIL

SELF FUNDER OPTION

The full cost of this challenge is £389.00. You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £85.00 at the time of booking, and 5 weeks before departure (04/08/2023) you will be required to pay the final balance of your challenge costs (£304.00). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP OPTION

You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £85.00 at the time of booking and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £620.00 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. You should send your sponsorship money to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£496.00) must be sent to the charity 8 weeks before departure (by 14/07/2023), and the remaining 20% (£124.00) within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 08/10/2023). If you have raised the necessary funds, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity 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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

BEFORE YOU GO

• 12.5% off Cotswold Outdoor, Snow + Rock, and Runners Need
• Risk assessment and emergency management planning
• Support materials (itinerary, kit list, fact file, Q&As, health notes, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance)

ON YOUR CHALLENGE

• All challenge management before, during and post event
• Packed lunch and drinks
• Drinks and snacks available throughout the day
• Qualified mountain leaders, cycling leaders & mechanics and kayak instructors
• All equipment hire including mountain bikes, helmets, open top kayaks and life jackets. You are welcome to bring your own mountain bike and helmet if you wish
• Group first aid supplies
• Breakfast before the challenge
• Accommodation during the challenge (usually same-sex dormitories)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

BEFORE YOU GO

• Any covid tests required for entry to any countries or places of interest on your challenge itinerary
• Travel to and from the challenge start/finish point
• Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List

ON YOUR CHALLENGE

• Personal spending money
• Any other specific items listed as not included in your Trip Notes

THE DETAILS

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 8 weeks before departure (by 14/07/2023), and the remaining 20% within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 08/10/2023). 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.

RAISING THE SPONSORSHIP

We are here to help you throughout your fundraising and training journey. We will supply you with fundraising materials including supporter t-shirts and posters. We will also provide any relevant training advice along with kit lists.

TYPICAL GROUP SIZE

The typical group size is 20 - 50 participants