160 mile off-road cycle in 3 days for 20 years of Positive Momentum

Sep 22, 2023

160 mile off-road cycle in 3 days for 20 years of Positive Momentum

160 mile off-road cycle in 3 days for 20 years of Positive Momentum

Matt Crabtree

From the 22nd to 24th September 2023 I will be cycling* 160 miles off-road from Hertfordshire to Somerset in support of 20 amazing charities and in celebration of 20 years of Positive Momentum.

In 2013 I 'celebrated' 10 years of Positive Momentum by running 10km in 10 cities across Europe in 10 consecutive days and raised more than £10k for 10 charities. Of course some have suggested I should be running 20km in 20 cities in 20 days. There are a number of reasons that's not happening, not least the carbon that the air miles would create.

As a B Corp we're committed to eliminating our carbon consumption, and even pay back our historic carbon debt, so this ride is a somewhat sustainable way of getting from my home in North Hertfordshire to the venue for our annual partner retreat the following week in North Cadbury in Somerset.

I appreciate that you will be asked very often to support charities but even the smallest donation is welcomed. Thank you.

* In the spirit of full transparency and since I am far from a seasoned cyclist I'll admit that I'm using a bike that offers just a little extra electric assistance for the more challenging hills. I suspect that endurance challenge purists will take a very dim view of me for that, but I hope that doesn't dim your enthusiasm for supporting these 20 phenomenal charities.

Supporting

Guide Dogs Logo
Guide Dogs

Animals | 209617

5%

Providing mobility for the blind and partially sighted.

Action For Children Logo
Action For Children

Children | 1097940

5%

We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

Aleto Foundation Logo
Aleto Foundation

Community | 1138699

5%

We develop and deliver leadership programmes that bridge underrepresented backgrounds and the corporate ladder.

Teenage Cancer Trust Logo
Teenage Cancer Trust

Health | 1062559

5%

Young people need expert treatment and support from the moment they hear the word 'cancer'.

Tofauti Foundation Logo
Tofauti Foundation

Animals | 1200616

5%

We're an African wildlife conservation and communities charity.

Shareware Clothing Scheme Logo
Shareware Clothing Scheme

Community | 1170084

5%

Sharewear Clothing Scheme offer free-of-charge clothing choices to people in economic difficulty, using a combination of a referral system for individuals and an outreach service for organisations.

Angels Support Group Logo
Angels Support Group

Children | 1117059

5%

Angels supports families of children with Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or ADHD. We were formed by, and are led by, parents whose children face similar challenges.

World Land Trust Logo
World Land Trust

Environment | 1001291

5%

Since its foundation in 1989, World Land Trust has funded partner organisations around the world to create reserves and give permanent protection to habitats and wildlife.

Alzheimer's Society Logo
Alzheimer's Society

Health | 296645

5%

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.

Parkinson's Care and Support UK Logo
Parkinson's Care and Support UK

Health | 1179246

5%

Parkinson’s Care and Support UK is the only UK charity which focuses on Integrative Healthcare, Wellness, Care and Complementary therapies to improve life with Parkinson’s and to ensure that people live better for longer.

The King's Trust Logo
The King's Trust

Community | 1079675

5%

At The King’s Trust, we believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing. We’re proud to have supported more than 1 million young people across the UK as The Prince's Trust.

Age UK Logo
Age UK

Health | 1128267

5%

Age UK aims to create a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect.

Breast Cancer Now Logo
Breast Cancer Now

Health | 1160558

5%

Breast Cancer Now is a UK charity providing world-class research and life-changing care for people affected by breast cancer.

Plan International UK Logo
Plan International UK

Children | 276035

5%

We strive for a just world that advances children's rights and equality for girls.

Personalised Eating Disorder Support Logo
Personalised Eating Disorder Support

Health | 1156578

5%

Our charity is run by two nurses who between us have over 30 years experience working in the field of eating disorders. This includes working on a paediatric ward, CAMHS case management, adult eating disorders and working within a specialist eating disorder in-patient unit.

Cancer Research UK Logo
Cancer Research UK

Health | 1089464

5%

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to research on the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer. Every donation helps to beat cancer.

Mind Logo
Mind

Health | 219830

5%

We're Mind, the mental health charity. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care Logo
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care

Health | 264501

5%

Phyllis Tuckwell is the only Hospice Care service for adult patients, and their families, living with cancer or another terminal illness (such as heart, lung or neurological disease) across the whole of West Surrey and part of North East Hampshire.

Dementia UK Logo
Dementia UK

Health | 1039404

5%

We are Dementia UK – the specialist dementia nurse charity.

Retail Trust Logo
Retail Trust

Community | 1090136

5%

From 1832 onwards, the Retail Trust has been caring for and protecting the lives of people working in retail. We believe the health of our colleagues is the foundation they need to flourish in both work and life, creating a more sustainable and successful future for retail.

Supporters 74

248%

£4,962.00

+ £1,003.75 Gift Aid

£2,000 target | 74 supporters

£0.00

 Offline donations

Charities Supporting

Guide Dogs

5%

Action For Children

5%

Aleto Foundation

5%

Teenage Cancer Trust

5%

Tofauti Foundation

5%

Shareware Clothing Scheme

5%

Angels Support Group

5%

World Land Trust

5%

Alzheimer's Society

5%

Parkinson's Care and Support UK

5%

The King's Trust

5%

Age UK

5%

Breast Cancer Now

5%

Plan International UK

5%

Personalised Eating Disorder Support

5%

Cancer Research UK

5%

Mind

5%

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care

5%

Dementia UK

5%

Retail Trust

5%