# Increased signups for fundraising challenge events - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/11/10/increased-signups-fundraising-challenge-events/ - Published: 2008-11-10T17:36:47+00:00 - Author: Howard Lake ![](https://www.fundraising.co.uk/files/images/newswire/Trek the great wall with discover adventure_1226338507.jpg) Tour operator Discover Adventure, organisers of worldwide fundraising challenges for charity groups, has reported a significant increase in recent weeks of individuals signing up on fundraising challenge events: people who are seeing it as high time to do something different and worthwhile with their time off from work. Becoming increasingly deflated with news of the credit crunch, people are turning to challenge events for inspiration and expressing a wish to put their annual leave to a much better use. Discover Adventure has released its new brochure of the increasingly popular Open Challenges. These physically-demanding Challenges take place in all corners of the world as well as in the UK, and are designed for people of everyday backgrounds and fitness levels to take part and raise money for any charity of their choice. At the same time they will gain from an experience overwhelmingly different to a sightseeing-type tour; for many it can trigger a complete change in their lives. Trip participants can choose to support any charity – a national organisation or their local hospice or appeal – by events ranging from trekking up Kilimanjaro to cycling from Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu in Peru. 30 different challenge ideas are featured in Discover Adventure’s brochure, covering a wide range of activities, destinations and durations. Some events are rather closer to home than you might expect; very popular is the 5-day classic London to Paris Cycle Challenge. ## Advertisement [⌊Posthub advert. You create the campaign. We'll handle the postal journey. Get started at post-hub.co.uk.⌉](https://fundraising.co.uk/ads/posthub-20261007-300x250/) Although treks feature widely you need not rely on covering the ground on foot; challenges can take place on two wheels (pedal power), on horse back, on the water and even dog-sledding and other Arctic-based activities. Jo Bradshaw, who manages Discover Adventure’s Open Challenges as well as leading several of the trips each year, is not surprised that in the current economic climate people are searching for something more rewarding to do with their time – particularly if others are going to benefit. She states, “If you feel the time is right to push some personal boundaries, face fears, celebrate a milestone or create a turning point in your life, what better way than giving yourself an unforgettable experience of a lifetime, and doing it for a charity. It certainly is a Win, Win Situation.” For further information or alternative photos please contact: Kathryn Furnell, Marketing Manager Direct Tel: 01722 719021 Email: ka*****@***************re.com Discover Adventure, Throope Down House, Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 4LN Main office Tel: 01722 718444 ; Fax: 01722 718445; Email: in**@***************re.com Web: www.discoveradventure.com Notes to Editors Discover Adventure has been designing and operating challenging events for over 14 years, and is proud of its very high level of repeat business with both large and small charities. We are committed to running safe but enjoyable challenges all over the world and here in the UK, whether trekking or cycling, horse-trekking or multi-activity. We are committed to providing a high quality service with experienced, professional leadership and flexible office support at competitive prices, and do not comprise on safety. We can tailor-make itineraries for Charities or individuals can choose from over fifty tried and tested challenges. Charities can also opt for our highly successful Open Challenges, where there is no need to recruit a minimum number of supporters. Discover Adventure is fully ATOL bonded and a member of AITO. * **[Running for Sailors Across the World](https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/11/11/running-sailors-across-world/)**( 11 November 2008) * **[Sailors' Society first Geneva Shipping Ball raises a staggering sum of over US$ 220,000](https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/12/09/sailors039-society-first-geneva-shipping-ball-raises-staggering-sum-over-us-220000/)**( 9 December 2008) * **[Mr Men to be face of Comic Relief's 2009 campaign](https://fundraising.co.uk/2008/12/10/mr-men-be-face-comic-relief039s-2009-campaign/)**( 10 December 2008)