Participants
Thank you for your interest in taking part in one of our events. Through taking part in one of our events you can choose to raise funds for a UK or Irish registered charity that is close to your heart, as long as you have their permission.
Take a look at the list of charities that we currently work with. If your preferred charity is not on the list then you can provide us with their contact details and we can introduce them to GB Charity Events and how we work so that you can then fundraise for their cause by taking part in one of our challenges.
CharitiesIf you work for a charity please feel free to view our information for charities page. Here you can find out more about how GB Charity Events can work with you to encourage your existing and new supporters to raise money for your cause and how we can support you throughout this process.
Info for Individuals & Private Groups
IndividualsGB Charity Events offers individuals the opportunity to challenge themselves, experience an adventure that incorporates different disciplines and the chance to see some of the most incredible sights that the UK has to offer.
Not only that but you’ll meet new people who in many cases become firm friends for life and the option to raise money for a cause close to your heart at the same time. We have a range of events that incorporates hill walking, cycling, horses and adventure on the high seas and we are confident we will have something for you!
Interested? To get involved there are two options:
- GB Charity Challenges
- Open Challenges
- We work with a number of charities from the UK and Ireland on exclusive challenge events. You are very welcome to join one of their challenges and raise money for their charity
- GB Charity Events run a series of challenge events each year for individuals and small groups to take part in an adventure together. You can choose to support your favour charity on this option.
We offer both pre-scheduled challenges and bespoke tailor-made itineraries for groups looking for something different. It may be that you are a group of old friends, work colleagues, members of sports club or association and you are looking for something different. Whatever your sense of adventure and challenge you are looking for we have the expertise and experience to make your wildest dreams come true. If you’re interested we have the following options:
- GB Challenge Events
- Open Challenges
- Bespoke Challenges
- If you are a group of 15+ then we can create an event for your group. Click on GB Challenge Events for a look at the itineraries that we offer
- If you are a smaller group, you can join other individuals and small groups on one of our pre-scheduled open challenges that are held throughout the year
- If you are looking for a challenge that is just that little bit special, something unique then let your imagination run wild. We offer a bespoke service that takes care of all the important details for your groups as we make your adventure a reality
GB Charity Events
With several different types of events available we offer a wide range of different event experiences around the UK. contact us if you would like further information on any of our exciting challenges.
Challenge |
Type |
Level |
Region |
Time |
Duration (days) |
3 Peaks Challenge |
Trek |
Tough |
Highlands, Lakes & Snowdon |
May – Sept |
3 days |
3 Peaks in 3 Days |
Trek |
Challenging |
Highlands, Lakes & Snowdon |
May – Sept |
4 days |
Yorkshire 3 Peaks |
Trek |
Challenging |
Yorkshire |
May – Sept |
3 days |
5 Peaks Challenge |
Trek |
Very Tough |
Highlands, Lakes & Snowdon |
May – Sept |
4 days |
Welsh 3000’s |
Trek |
Very Tough |
Snowdonia |
May – Sept |
4 days |
Lakes 3000’s |
Trek |
Tough |
Lake District |
May – Sept |
4 days |
Hadrian’s Wall |
Trek |
Challenging |
Northumberland |
Apr – Oct |
3 days |
Ben Nevis Challenge |
Trek |
Challenging |
Highlands |
May – Sept |
3 days |
Coast to Coast UK |
Cycle |
Tough |
Cumbria & Northumberland |
Apr – Oct |
4 days |
London to Paris |
Cycle |
Challenging |
UK & France |
Apr – Oct |
4 days |
Cycle the Whisky Trail |
Cycle |
Challenging |
Highlands |
Apr – Oct |
5 days |
Rutland Team Challenge |
Multi |
Challenging |
Rutland |
Apr – Oct |
3 days |
Embrun Team Challenge |
Multi |
Challenging |
Embrun, France |
May – Sept |
4 days |
Snowdon Mountain-Tri |
Multi |
Tough |
Snowdonia |
May – Sept |
3 days |
Charity Challenges
Below are the challenges we are working on with charities in 2009. Our 2010 challenge dates will appear later on in the year.
| Challenge | Type | Level | Charity | Dates |
| 3 Peaks | Trek | Tough | Project Trust | May 09 |
| 3 Peaks | Trek | Tough | Development Coll | May 09 |
| 3 Peaks | Trek | Tough | Bowel Cancer | UK May 09 |
| Coast to Coast Cycle | Bike | Challenging | Action for Children | Sept 09 |
Open Events
Whether you are an individual or a small group of friends, taking part in one of our Open Challenge gives you the chance to meet new people, discover a beautiful part of the UK, have a great experience as you undertake your latest adventure and you can also choose to fundraise for a charity close to your heart. We have a number of open events running throughout the year, which are open for anyone to join.
If you are interested in signing up to one of our challenges, have any questions or would like further information please contact us and we will be happy to help. We look forward to welcoming you onto one of our challenges! See below for the Open Challenges that we are currently offering.
| Challenge | Type | Level | Charity | Dates | |
| 3 Peaks | Trek | Tough | Open (any charity) | Aug 09 | |
| Welsh 3000’s | Trek | Very Tough | Open (any charity) | Sept 09 |
Bespoke Events
We specialise in adventure travels and providing adrenalin-inducing challenges. All of our trips are put together by a team of experts which means we can push back the boundaries and there are no limits to our imagination!
Whether you want your group to have a multi-activity adventure race in the Alps or horse-riding in the Pyrenees or a unique experience closer to home in the UK then we will be happy to arrange it for you. A bespoke challenge can be arranged for your charity for as few as fifteen or more than twenty people, so contact us to talk about your ideas and let us take care of the rest for you.
Payment Options
When you take part in one of GB Charity Events there are two options of how you can choose to pay for the event. See below for the difference between Self-funding and minimum sponsorship.
Self-funding:
- The self-funding option is where you cover the total event cost yourself. You then have the option to choose to this raise as sponsorship for the charity of your choice. The total event costs include the deposit, which is given upon signing up to a challenge, to secure your place on the challenge and the final balance is due ten weeks prior to the event. All monies are payable to GB Charity Events.
Minimum Sponsorship:
- If you choose the minimum sponsorship option then you will pay the event deposit to GB Charity Events and then pledge to raise the minimum sponsorship target for the charity of your choice.
Once this is agreed with the charity, all your fundraising is sent directly to the charity as and when you receive it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship is usually required by the charity 10 weeks prior to the event date, with the remaining 20% being sent to the charity within 4 weeks of completing the challenge.
If you have raised the required sponsorship, the charity will pay the remaining balance of your place on the challenge and then benefit from all the sponsorship raised above and beyond the event cost.
Why Choose GB Charity Events?
Our ChallengesIt is simple to say that none of our events are standard or ‘off-the-shelf’, every event we undertake is unique and this is reflected in the way that each event is personalised to your needs.
Every one of our challenges has the best quality built-in without compromise and this is reflected in the way that we always make use of the best equipment and the most experienced guides. It is our attention to detail to ensure every aspect of our events makes the experience for you memorable and unforgettable; it’s also why when you have been on one of our events that you will keep coming back for more!
Our PricesAs well as providing a quality and unforgettable experience through our events at the forefront of our thoughts is the cost of our events and importantly how we can meet your budget.
We are completely transparent in the way we cost our events, which means you can be completely confident that you know what is and isn’t included in your challenge and that there will be no hidden extra costs.
Our adventures are typically fully inclusive covering transportation, event logistics and fully catered. The only thing we don’t include is spending money for the souvenirs!
Our TeamWe are a small team with a breadth of experience to give you the personal touch. It also means we have the knowledge to take the stress away from planning and give you all the information and advice needed to be ready for the challenge. From kit lists to travel details we have everything covered – all you have to do is put in the training, get excited at the prospect and turn up for the challenge!
Our Challenge LeadersWhen you are on an event you will find that we have group leaders who have years of specific experience to your challenge and are qualified to lead groups. Importantly our guides are locally based wherever we are in the UK, which gives us local knowledge that you just can’t buy.
Furthermore our guides are all first aid trained, carry comprehensive group and communication equipment (sat phones and VHF radios) to ensure everyone’s safety. Our guides clearly understand the IOF Outdoor Events Code of Practice and make sure we adhere to this and our policies on safety and responsible tourism.
Our guides are also our greatest asset, with their years of experience, sense of humour and encouragement they give to you we know that it is your guides that will really make your challenge experience unforgettable!
Our EthosYou can read more on our ethos here on how we operate and what we believe in. We see the great outdoors as an adventure that everyone should experience. We hope to see you join us on our next adventure.
“It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves – in finding themselves.”