Charity Abseil for Outward Bound Trust

Howard Lake | 21 September 2006 | Newswire

BLACKS HELP YOUNGSTERS ABSEIL THEIR TROUBLES AWAY
Blacks, the outdoor experts are giving all adrenaline junkies a chance to abseil in the heart of London and raise money at the same time. On 14th and 15th October, selected participants who raise £200 or more, will be able to climb down the 350ft Union Jack Building in Waterloo and donate the proceeds to the Outward Bound Trust. The participant, who raises the most money, will also win £100 worth of Blacks vouchers.
Blacks are a corporate patron of the Outward Bound Trust, who are an educational charity that set up events in the outdoors to help young people overcome their fears and boost their self-esteem. The group have a number of high profile supporters, including Tony Blair, who believe that by overcoming these challenges, young people will be better prepared for the world of work.
Blacks Commercial Director, Mark Wotton said: We are delighted to be helping the Outward Bound Trust. As a team of keen outdoors enthusiasts, we are always looking to help the next generation follow in our footsteps. By running this event, we at Blacks hope everyone will enjoy taking part and that a fantastic amount of money can be raised, enabling more youngsters to overcome their fears.”
The Outward Bound Trust’s Events Manager, Charlotte Fletcher said: We are very grateful to Blacks for their continuing support to our charity. By raising as much money as possible, we hope the young people who benefit from our work, continue to overcome the obstacles put in front of them. We also hope everyone who takes part in the abseil has a terrific day and we thank them for the money being donated.”
Those wishing to take part in the abseil can call The Outward Bound Trust on 020 7928 1991. Once the registration details have been finalised, donators can set up their own personal sponsorship page by visiting www.justgiving.com/outwardbound.
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Notes to the Editor:
• The charity abseil will be taking place at Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, Waterloo, London, SE1 8UJ, on 14th and 15th October.
• For further information on the cause, or to make a donation visit the website at www.outwardbound.org.uk
• For further information on shopping at Blacks, full UK store listings or to order a brochure please contact the Blacks freephone customer number on 0800 66 54 10 or visit our website at www.blacks.co.uk
• Blacks – the leading specialist outdoor retailer has over 100 stores nationwide
• Blacks also has Outdoor Superstores in: Chelmsford, Northampton, Thurrock, Tamworth, Manchester, Telford, Romford, Leicester Thurmaston and Liverpool
• Blacks is the official supplier of expedition equipment to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme which celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary in 2006
• Blacks is the official sponsor of the Lake District National Park Association and the Multiple Scoliosis Trek

About Howard Lake
Howard Lake is consultant editor of UK Fundraising. He founded the site in 1994 and successfully sold it in 2022. As director of Giving X Ltd he is exploring growing giving on a massive scale. He is the founder of Fundraising Camp and co-founder of GoodJobs.