Swindon charity's Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge raises over £15,000 for vulnerable young people

By Barrie Hudson - 12 June 2024

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The Youth Adventure Trust has announced that the second annual Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge smashed its £12,000 fundraising target and reached £15,679.

A total of 152 intrepid people including families, friends, colleagues and canine companions came together to take on the challenge and conquer three iconic peaks of Wiltshire, including Milk Hill, the county’s highest point.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels embraced the challenge and walked, ran and jogged 10K or a half marathon to raise a sum for the Swindon-based charity that will support vulnerable young people with long-term, bespoke outdoor adventure and one-to-one support. 

This amount is equivalent to covering the cost of 28 youngsters attending the charity's six-day resilience-building Mountain Camp this summer.

The event not only showcased the natural beauty of the region but also highlighted the incredible resilience and generosity of its participants.  

It combined the Youth Adventure Trust’s hallmark of outdoor exploration and using challenge  to exceed expectations while making a positive impact on vulnerable young people.

By raising so much money, participants will make a real difference to young people such as 13-year-old Katie, who said of her time on the YAT Adventure Programme: “The biggest difference I have noticed is how resilient I am. I am more positive now and I keep on trying at things.”

The Youth Adventure Trust is immensely grateful to Swindon-based Beard Construction for their generous sponsorship of the Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge.  

Jamie Harwood, Director of Beard, said:  “We were delighted to sponsor this well-organised event. It was fantastic for the Beard Team to take part - hiking together, getting to know each other and raising money for such a great charity. 

"We’re really looking forward to supporting future events with the Youth Adventure Trust as our relationship continues to evolve”.

The charity also thanked everyone who contributed  - Tesco and Waitrose in Marlborough who provided the delicious refreshments, the 152 participants who took part and raised so much money and the volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

More information about the Youth Adventure Trust can be found at www.youthadventuretrust.org.uk

 

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