Overseas treks
What are overseas treks?
An overseas trek offers our supporters the perfect way to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity, whilst also helping to raise significant funds for our work with families who have disabled children.
Since we are a small charity, we do not organise the treks ourselves, but use external professional companies. This means that we can get involved with 'open' treks and adventures, (where individuals from a number of different charities trek together). This is much more economical for us.
We have good relations with all the external companies we use, and they are all experts in organising fundraising events for charities.
When do they take place?
Treks take place regularly throughout the year.
Where do they go?
Treks visit a whole variety of exciting and exotic places.
These include, trekking through the Himalayas up to Everest basecamp, along the Peruvian Inca Trail in South America, across the Great Wall in China, and cycling through Vietnam and Cambodia.
What do I have to do?
You have to choose a trip that inspires you, do any training required to ensure you are physically able to enjoy the experience, and raise the minimum fundraising requirement.
How much do I need to raise?
All participants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit directly to the event organisers. This is usually in the region of £100-£400.
All participants then need to raise a minimum sponsorship amount. This varies depending on the trip but is usually between £1,500-£3,000.
80% of the minimum sponsorship is due 10 weeks before departure.
How will Contact a Family support me?
We will support you every step of the way, equipping you with ideas, tips and inspiration to ensure that you have little difficulty in raising the funds.
The company that we use to organise the trip will support you with all the necessary practical information.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in participating in an overseas trek, contact our fundraising team on Tel: 020 7608 8733 or e-mail: fr.team@cafamily.org.uk
Dare-devil challenges
Parachute jumps
What are parachute jumps?
Jumping from a small plane allows you to experience freefalling at over 120mph, followed by the tranquillity of a parachute descent from a mile above the ground!
You can jump in tandem or solo (as long as you have completed the relevant training).
Since we are a small charity, we do not organise the jumps ourselves, but use an external professional company called Skyline.
When do they take place?
Parachute jumps take place regularly throughout the year.
What locations can you do parachute jumps from?
Jumps can be done at over 20 skydiving sites across the UK. Contact us for your nearest location.
How much do I need to raise?
Minimum sponsorship is required, this is between £375 and £525 dependent on the type of jump you do.
Raise the minimum and you jump for free!
How will Contact a Family support me?
If you participate in a jump for us we will make sure you are well looked after and offer support and fundraising tips wherever possible.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in taking part in this event contact our fundraising team on Tel: 020 7608 8733 or e-mail: fr.team@cafamily.org.uk
Whitewater rafting
What is whitewater rafting?
Raging rapids, cascading waterfalls and nail-biting competition – all this and more could be yours by taking part in one of our unique white-water rafting adventures!
Since we are a small charity, we do not organise the rafting ourselves, but use an external professional company called Skyline.
When do they take place?
Whitewater rafting can take place regularly throughout the year.
Where can you whitewater raft?
Rafting can be done in many suitable rivers all over the British Isles. Contact us for your nearest location.
What do I need to do?
You need to recruit a team of 6-8 of your friends or colleagues and then contact us for the choices of locations and next available dates.
How much do I need to raise?
We ask each team to raise a minimum of £1,000 - this works out at only £125 per person.
Raise the minimum and your team will raft for free.
How will Contact a Family support me?
If you whitewater raft for us we will make sure you are fully looked after and offer any support and fundraising tips wherever possible.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in taking part in this event contact our fundraising team on Tel: 020 7608 8733 or e-mail: fr.team@cafamily.org.uk
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