Challenge Events
Parachute jump West Highland Way Challenge Ben Nevis at night
CHALLENGE EVENTS
Want to tick something off your bucket list while supporting a good cause?
Helm has some exciting challenge fundraisers that you can take part in to support us and every penny raised will go towards our work supporting young people. Interested? Read on to find out more about the different fundraisers or email hello@helmtraining.co.uk today to find out more!
You visit our Fundraising FAQ page here to read about how to create a perfect Just Giving page to encourage lots of donations to support Helm!
Parachute jump
Take part in a tandem skydive, jumping with an instructor from a plane at 10,000 feet. Experience the rush of free-fall and enjoy stunning views as your parachute opens and you float slowly down to a safe landing! You can take part on any date that suits you and we have jump sites available in Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh!
National Three Peaks challenge
Brace yourself for a fast-paced and physically challenging adventure, as you take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales. Considered one of Britain’s toughest outdoor challenges, the National 3 Peaks Challenge takes in the dizzy heights of Ben Nevis (1,344m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) (1,085m) and your challenge is to do all this in 24 hours!
Dates available: 30th May – 1st Jun, 4th – 6th Jul, 1st – 3rd Aug, 5th -7th Sep, 3rd – 5th Oct 2025
London Royal Parks challenge
Challenge yourself to this 45km distance trek between the 10 London Royal Parks. This epic route will take you across historic parkland and beautiful green spaces, while passing some of the finest architecture in London. From Richmond Park, along the banks of the River Thames, passing iconic Westminster and Buckingham Palace, before ending in Greenwich Park
Dates available: Saturday 12th April or Friday 15th August 2025
South Downs challenge
Challenge yourself on this incredible 42km marathon distance trek along some of the UK’s most famous coastal scenery, including the stunning Seven Sisters and Beachy Head, before finishing in Eastbourne.
Dates available: Saturday 9th August 2025
Ben Nevis at night
Beginning in Glen Nevis, in the heart of the Scottish highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you and fellow fundraisers trekking to the top of Ben Nevis….at night! You will be fully supported all the way by our experienced Mountain Leaders and then celebrate at the finish line with a celebration breakfast brunch.
Dates available: Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th August 2025
Hadrian’s Wall challenge
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.
Dates available: Friday 11th – Saturday 12th July 2025
Virtual Cycle challenge
Challenge yourself to cycle 100 miles during one week and raise £100 for Helm. You can take part in the challenge as part of a team or by yourself. You can take part during any week of the year – all you need is an exercise bike and a determination to complete the challenge while supporting Helm!
For more information about these fundraisers, or to find out more about other ways to support Helm, email our friendly team on hello@helmtraining.co.uk.
This is your chance to raise money for life-changing support for young people from Tayside, while also ticking something off your bucket list. Your support really will make a difference to Helm and we can’t wait to hear from you!
If you’re interested in finding out more about any aspects of Helm, take a look at the different pages on our website.
Alternatively, our friendly team are always here to help and can be reached on hello@helmtraining.co.uk.
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