Walk, trek, climb, jump
Whatever your interests, here are some ideas for taking up the sporting challenge and raising vital funds for Nordoff Robbins.
Walk the walk
Challenge yourself to complete one of the many and beautiful long distance walks you can follow up and down the UK, from Wainwright’s coast to coast to the South Down’s Way. Visit the Find an Event page for details of lots of inspiring sponsored walking ideas.
Climb every mountain
Is there a mountain you’ve always wanted to climb? If so, why not combine your ambition or your holiday with raising funds for Nordoff Robbins. The world’s greatest mountains are there to be explored, whether you choose Snowdon, Ben Nevis, Kilimanjaro or even Everest.
Three Peaks Challenge
If you’d like to stay in the UK then the ultimate sponsored trekking trip is to take on the UK’s 3 highest peaks – Snowdon in Wales, Scafell Pike in the Lake District and Ben Nevis in Scotland. Whether you complete it in 24 hours or a weekend, this is a great way to see some of our best countryside in the company of friends.
Take to the water
Why not consider a sponsored kayaking, canoeing or sailing challenge?
Jump from the sky
For the ultimate fundraising adrenalin rush, take to the skies for a sponsored skydive or parachute jump. The British Parachute Association (BPA) can help you find an affiliated drop zone. (We do recommend you do your research carefully when looking to undertake these activities, to ensure that you sign up with a reputable and safe provider).
Unique challenges
The idea of challenge fundraising is to create a once in a lifetime experience whilst raising vital funds for Nordoff Robbins. You could be trekking up to Maccu Picchu in Peru, building schools in Namibia or even dog sledding in Swedish Lapland! Visit one of the following websites to help find an exciting challenges to suit you: www.charitychallenge.com, www.acrossthedivide.com, www.classictours.co.uk, www.doitforcharity.com or www.different-travel.com.
Drum up support
Invite friends, family and colleagues to join you in your challenge and build the excitement. The more people that take part, the more funds you will raise and the more fun you will have as you train and take part together. Set up a Just Giving Page to gather sponsorship and use your social networks to promote your event and link to Nordoff Robbins using Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, email, websites etc. Use our sample press release on the resources page to contact your local press to tell them about what you’re doing.
