Merseyventure Charity Three Peaks Challenges
For the National Three Peaks Challenge, we like to keep things small and compact with as little disturbance as possible to the places and communities which we pass through. Our usual instructor to walker ratio is 1:8 or less, and the following charity deals are based upon that maximum ratio for safety and enjoyment reasons.
Charity Challenge Events 2011
If you can get a group of 6-8 walkers together to raise funds for your charity, we can organise an event especially for you. This can include return transport from Liverpool, or other pick-up points as agreed, minibus transport through the entire event, Merseyventure support staff and mountain guide, food and accommodation.
We often supply this format for Yorkshire & National Three Peaks Challenges, and the package is also resold though charity challenge providers. However, we are more than happy to deal with charities direct.
An example of our Three Peaks Challenge package below:
Charity Three Peaks Challenge 2011
Collection in our minibus Friday 2pm Liverpool, 7pm Glasgow, arrive Fort William 9.30pm
Overnight stay in bunkhouse
Start the Three Peaks Challenge Saturday morning
Transport and mountain guide throughout the challenge
Basic food and drinks during the challenge
Medals and certificates to all finishers
Return to Liverpool Sunday afternoon
Charity Entries Into Open Challenge Events.
Merseyventure are happy to release a number of Team places to registered charities, who may in turn 'resell' the place to teams raising funds for their own charity. Most charities who do this decide to do so because it removes all of the insecurities of a bespoke event, and still delivers a great return - with many asking for between £2750 and £5000 sponsorship per team.
Our Open Challenges for 2011 are as follows:
7-8 May 2011: Spring Stroller Three Peaks Challenge
24-25 June 2011: Corporate Three Peaks Challenge
3-4 September 2011: Die Hard Trilogy Three Peaks Challenge
23-25 September 2011: Three Peaks Mountain Rally Challenge - win £1000 cash prize..!
Merseyventure & Charity Challenges
We understand that when looking for a Challenge Partner, a charity has certain requirements. We hope that in finding Merseyventure - you've found your ideal partner..!
Merseyventure is a member of the Institute of Outdoor Learning, and Merseyventure - and all of it's staff - are insured for public liability to £5million. All Merseyventure staff are highly experienced, and those in charge of a group either on the water or in the mountains, will have the appropriate National Governing Body qualification.
Drivers and ground support staff are also all aware of their vital safety and moral boosting roles, and all of our staff are friendly, knowledgable and supportive. Our safety record is second to none - and the safety of our clients and staff is our first concern. We will ensure that all participants will leave with positive memories of the challenge and your charity, in a safe and supportive environment.
Charity Challenges
Some charities may simply wish to have an 'off the peg' popular challenge adjusted to suit their needs, and this is very easy for us to organise. We simply need to discuss the level of comfort and support you wish to offer your challenge teams in regard to accommodation, transport, food, and pre-event training.
However, some charities and organisations wish to extend our usual three year event cycle for charities (Year 1 - Yorkshire Three Peaks. Year 2 - National Three Peaks. Year 3 - Welsh 3000's) by creating their own flagship fundraising challenge. We would love to be involved in helping create and deliver a brand new challenge especially for you.
Previous events have included long distance trail challenges, mountain bike orienteering, urban adventure challenges and treasure hunts, and multisport Adventure Races. Supported long distance treks (such as the West Highland Way) are also popular, but more time consuming for participants.
Our support service can extend to any UK based challenge, over any length of time, and we are more than happy to use our modern motorhome support vehicles to support events such as Coast To Coast, End To End, Round Britain Coastal Walks, etc.
Charity Branding & Reselling
Many of our events are rebranded and resold on behalf of charities, either by the charity concerned, or by a third party charity events organiser. For an example, please see Charity Challenge. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you think we can offer your charity an adventurous fundraising event in 2010..! Our charity branded events are hugely popular and are a great way to promote the work of your charity or good cause.
We can cater for the smallest groups of just 4-6 people right up to events with well over 1000 participants. We can advise on setting entry limits, and also help predict the amount of interest your event may attract, and how much advertising you may need.
Further 3 Peaks Reading.
Three Peaks record, held by Joss Naylor, transport for your 3 Peaks, our Facebook Challenge Group, accommodation for both Yorkshire and national Three Peaks, a run-down of what to expect during your 24 hour challenge, Yorkshire 3 Peaks 12 hour walk, our Challenge Blog, top tips Scafell Pike, top tips Snowdon, Ben Nevis information, main Three Peaks website, lots of photo's on Flickr, Yorkshire & National 3 Peaks website...