On the 17th May 2026, three of our team, Peter, Grace, Sophie and Louis hiked 22k across Hadrian's Wall to raise money for Building Self-Belief!! This challenge was tough and rewarding, it combines the joy of our local history with a physical and mental challenge, and we are truly grateful for your support.
We riased nealry £900, thank you to everyone for their contributions. All donations go towards supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the North East.
“As an historian, what I love about the Hadrian's Wall Challenge is that it combines history, nature and excercise, and the added bonus is that we can do something that is so rewarding and fantastic and put the funds towards such a great cause! ”
- Peter Thomas
“I loved this challenge! It meant that I got to see some amazing scenery, experienced one of the most spectacular historical sights and raised money for the charity - all in all a great experience!”
- Sophie Fuller
“We had a great day - it was lovely to all be together and working towards the same aim. I loved the countryside, and the walk was tough but enjoyable.”
- Grace Neville
Employability / November 30th, 2023
Maddy Parkin - Careers Podcast
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Employability / February 10th, 2025
Global Opportunities for Young People to Extend your Life Experiences
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