There's a Charity Challenge for everyone!
Take on an adventure with our friends at Charity Challenge and you can help The Aspinall Foundation make a difference to real conservation, while you explore bucket list destinations!
Choose your challenge6th- 15th September 2024
Sumatra Jungle Challenge
- Trek and camp in the beautiful Gunung Leuser National Park
- Fall asleep to the sounds of the rainforest
- Spot wildlife as it swings through the trees
- Learn about the forest and nature's supermarket
- Relax in the eco-lodge amongst the trees
This challenge takes place in the mountainous Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the only places in the world where you can still see Sumatran orang-utans in the wild. Gibbons, elephants, hornbills, Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, sun bears and the elusive Sumatran tiger are just a handful of the many species found in this unique World Heritage ecosystem.
SELF FUNDER OPTION
The full cost of this challenge is £2,484.00 plus the fuel element of the air taxes (capped at £250.00). You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £475.00 at the time of booking, and 10 weeks before departure (28/06/2024) you will be required to pay the final balance of your challenge costs (£2,009.00), plus the fuel element of the air taxes. You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for your nominated charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by your nominated charity.
MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP OPTION
You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £475.00 at the time of booking and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £4,100.00 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to your nominated charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£3,280.00) must be sent to the charity 12 weeks before departure (by 14/06/2024), and the remaining 20% (£820.00) within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 13/10/2024). If you have raised the necessary funds, your nominated 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. You will be required to pay the fuel element of the air taxes 10 weeks before departure (capped at £250.00).
24th May – 2nd June 2024
Trek to Machu Picchu
- Reach the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu in the Sacred Valley of the Inca’s
- Admire the spectacular scenery of the Andes mountains
- Follow the uncrowded Ancascocha trail
- Explore the Ancient Inca capital of Cusco
- Optional Lake Titicaca or Jungle extensions
The lost city of Machu Picchu, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sits on the bucket list of many and with good reason; it’s simply breath-taking.
This rewarding Trek to Machu Picchu challenge follows the spectacular and uncrowded Ancascocha trail and surrounded by the snow-capped Andean mountains, raging rivers and remote mountain communities. You will be supported by our experienced leader and guides, the hike is slow, allowing for acclimatisation to the altitude and the opportunity to enjoy the unique surrounds and traditional Peruvian culture. The aches and pains will vanish at the end of each day as our friendly porters and chefs make life as comfortable as possible.
Exhaustion will turn to euphoria as you step through the Sun Gate to witness Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, for the first time, making all that hard work worthwhile and leaving you with memories to last a lifetime.
SELF FUNDER OPTION
The full cost of this challenge is £2,653.00 plus the fuel element of the air taxes (capped at £250.00). You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £450.00 at the time of booking, and 10 weeks before departure (15/03/2024) you will be required to pay the final balance of your challenge costs (£2,203.00), plus the fuel element of the air taxes. You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for your nominated charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by your nominated charity.
MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP OPTION
You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £450.00 at the time of booking and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £4,495.00 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to your nominated charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£3,596.00) must be sent to the charity 12 weeks before departure (by 01/03/2024), and the remaining 20% (£899.00) within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 30/06/2024). If you have raised the necessary funds, your nominated 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. You will be required to pay the fuel element of the air taxes 10 weeks before departure (capped at £250.00).
22nd -23rd September 2023
Hadrian’s Wall Trail Challenge
- A weekend challenge across the North of England
- Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Trek 26 miles along Hadrian's Wall
- A Roman adventure in the UK
This exciting and strenuous marathon distance challenge of 26 miles will have you trekking along this stunning world famous historic landscape. Hadrian's Wall runs across the north of the UK from coast to coast and remains one of the largest ancient monuments in Northern Europe. You will trek in the footsteps of the Roman Empire and take in some of this extraordinary structure that protected the Roman armies from the Scottish.
SELF FUNDER OPTION
The full cost of this challenge is £240.00. You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £65.00 at the time of booking, and 9 weeks before departure (21/07/2023) you will be required to pay the final balance of your challenge costs (£175.00). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for your nominated charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by your nominated charity.
MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP OPTION
You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £65.00 at the time of booking and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £360.00 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to your nominated charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£288.00) must be sent to the charity 11 weeks before departure (by 07/07/2023), and the remaining 20% (£72.00) within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 21/10/2023). If you have raised the necessary funds, your nominated 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.
4th November 2023
London Royal Parks Challenge
- Visit all 10 Royal Parks in London in a single day!
- Trek along the banks of the river Thames
- Pass some of the finest architecture in London
- Perfect urban challenge
- Challenging 45km distance trek
Take part in this tough 1-day urban challenge that takes you right through the heart of London. With a challenging distance of 45km to cover, this challenge is a fantastic test of your stamina and will leave you with an incredible sense of achievement.
Your first ‘Royal Park will be Bushy Park before we follow the River Thames to Richmond Park. The route takes us straight across historic parkland and beautiful green spaces before we cross the river again and head into Chelsea. Little known Brompton Cemetery is our next Royal Park before we reach the beautiful Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Continuing through Green Park we pass the iconic Buckingham Palace and reach St James's Park, our seventh Royal Park. We make our way to Westminster and Victoria Tower Gardens before heading north to our ninth Royal Park, Regent's Park. With just one more Royal Park to reach we follow Regent’s Canal east before crossing the river to reach Greenwich Park. By the end of the challenge, you will have visited each of the 10 ‘Royal Parks’.
SELF FUNDER OPTION
The full cost of this challenge is £145.00. You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £40.00 at the time of booking, and 9 weeks before departure (02/09/2023) you will be required to pay the final balance of your challenge costs (£105.00). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for your nominated charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by your nominated charity.
MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP OPTION
You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £40.00 at the time of booking and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £215.00 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to your nominated charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£172.00) must be sent to the charity 11 weeks before departure (by 19/08/2023), and the remaining 20% (£43.00) within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 02/12/2023). If you have raised the necessary funds, your nominated 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.
