Daisy Chain Global Steps 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

Minimum sponsorship

You have already paid your non-refundable registration fee of £395.00 to Daisy Chain Project.

Raise a minimum of £5,000.00 for Daisy Chain Project.

You will be invoiced for the air tax and fuel element contribution for your international flights, capped at £250.00, which is due 10 weeks before departure.

In Detail

Minimum sponsorship option

You will be required to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £5,000.00 for Daisy Chain Project. You should send your sponsorship money to Daisy Chain Project as you raise it. At least 50% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,500.00) must be sent to the charity 16 weeks before departure (by 15/06/2026) and 80% 12 weeks before departure (by 19/07/2026). The remaining 20% (£1,000.00) should be sent to the charity within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 16/11/2026). If you have raised the necessary funds, Daisy Chain Project 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. You will be required to pay the air tax and fuel element contribution 10 weeks before departure (capped at £250.00).

What's included?

Before you go

• Support materials (itinerary, kit list, visa information, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance)
• Sponsorship forms
• Members only benefits and discounts at a wide range of clothing and equipment suppliers including Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Needs, Snow + Rock, Water to Go, The Altitude Centre, Sporttape and Nomad & MASTA.
• Access to your own password protected account including support materials and training schedules
• Fitness training notes
• Risk assessment and emergency management planning
• Public liability insurance
• Fundraising advice
• Access to training weekends (optional and at additional expense)
• 16 and 20 week trek/bike training schedule

On your challenge

• Three meals a day (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
• A contribution towards funding the reduction of carbon emissions through Climate Care’s portfolio of award winning projects
• An English speaking first aid trained challenge leader and full local support team
• Accommodation during the challenge (usually in twin share)
• Drinking water on challenge days
• Equipment as per the challenge activity
• Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
• A Charity Challenge T-Shirt
• Internal transfers (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
• UK-based 24-hour emergency support line
• Entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest visited on the itinerary

What's not included?

Before you go

• Visa (if required)
• Travel to and from the UK airport of departure
• Vaccinations (please check Trip Notes for requirements)

On your challenge

• Tips
• Departure Tax (if applicable)

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 12 weeks before departure (by 19/07/2026), and the remaining 20% within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 16/11/2026). 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.

Air tax and fuel element contribution

The air taxes, and fuel element, that make up part of the flight costs can fluctuate significantly before a challenge takes place. As such, we exclude part of these taxes from the initial cost of the challenge and we will invoice you for it 10 weeks before departure. This applies to all participants on all payment options. For the challenge you are booked on this payment will be capped at £250.00 and we will absorb any amount above that. Please be sure to factor this cost into your budgeting for the challenge.

Typical group size

The typical group size is 18 - 35 participants

Optional extras

• Extensions at end of trip*
• Single room supplements*
• Business class upgrades*
• Travel insurance

(*subject to availability)

Travel insurance

Your safety when travelling with Charity Challenge is our main concern, which is why it is a booking condition that you have a suitable travel insurance policy, which covers you for the adventurous nature of your challenge, the activities you are undertaking, and the altitudes. Charity Challenge has chosen to partner with specialist travel insurance providers Campbell Irvine (for UK residents) and Rise & Shield* (for non-UK residents). Both companies can arrange cover for an extensive number of activities, such as high-altitude trekking and cycling events, which include emergency medical treatment and repatriation expenses. Please note that Charity Challenge is not able to advise on matters relating to individual travel insurance policies and does not accept any liability for policy matters or claims. We recommend you make sure any policy you consider is appropriate for your specific requirements and the adventure you're undertaking.

* Rise and Shield do not provide cover to Cuba.