Challenge events
Take a step to challenge poverty
Sponsored events are a fantastic way of raising money for charity, as well as giving you an exciting and challenging experience. Your sponsorship will help support our work in the developing world to alleviate poverty through the use of technology and development.
UK events
From a weekend in the Lake District to five days in the Scottish wilderness, a range of challenges to suit all abilities.
Team-building challenges
A great way of encouraging groups to work together and complete a task. Two options: white water rafting and an aerial assault course.
- Frequently asked questions - about Practical Action challenge events
- Do your own thing - Don't fancy any of these challenges? Design your own event!
- Partner discounts - sign up for an event and receive a 10% discount from leading equipment suppliers
- Past participants talk about their experiences
Download the Fundraising Pack (zip file of 6 PDFs, 3.5Mb).
For more information, email events@practicalaction.org.uk or call 01926 634400
Challenge event news
Around the world, our supporters are going to incredible lengths to raise money for Practical Action's projects.
Venturing Near and Far
Read the latest about how Practical Action supporters are helping raise money for our work in our challenge event newsletter, Venturing Near and Far.
1,200 miles by foot - for Practical Action
Benedict Protheroe completed a 1,200 mile pilgrimage to Rome, in aid of Practical Action's work around the world. Read a detailed account of his walk via his blog.
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Ten of our supporters ran the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon in October, to raise money for Practical Action. Congratulations to all!
The Great British Duck Race
Over 150,000 ducks broke the existing World Record last summer. By adopting a duck, many of our supporters helped to raise funds for Practical Action!
Along the west coast, in aid of Practical Action
Following the success of their rally to Australia, Practical Action supporters Robin and Charlotte Morrison have completed another trip, driving the 11,000 miles from Panama to Alaska.
Walk for Water
Every day women and children in Africa and Asia walk an average of four miles to collect water. Take practical action and Walk for Water - so that they don't have to.
