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Overseas challenges

Are you looking for a bucket list fundraising challenge? Then look no further. We have an overseas adventure with your name on it.

How does it work? 

Pick your challenge, sign up and we will take you on a journey of a lifetime. All we require is your time and fundraising efforts so that together we can change childhoods and change lives. 

When are the events? All year round!

Where are the events? Various locations all around the world!

Want to get involved or find out more? Take a look below to choose your challenge.

Group of hikers in the Alps trekking up through a mountainous green forest.

Alps trek

Join Team Barnardo’s on an epic adventure as we trek through three countries in three days. Hiking the most iconic trail in Europe, venturing through the Italian, Swiss and French Alps. 

A walker with green backpack on, trekking Everest. Snowy mountains surround them with a patch of blue sky to the right.

Everest Base Camp

Trek to the base camp of the world’s highest peak. On this 12-day trek to Nepal’s Everest Base Camp you will find yourself surrounded by breath-taking landscapes of massive snow-capped peaks. 

Landscape picture of the Sahara desert, with blue skies behind the hills of sand and hues of orange and pink on the horizon line.

Sahara Desert trek

Come on an incredible adventure passing through Morocco’s ancient dried-up river beds, sand dunes and vast sunbaked plains by day, and sleeping under the stars by night.

Why take on an overseas charity challenge with #TeamBarnardos? 

As part of the team, you will receive: 

  • Constant inspiration and advice from our enthusiastic Challenge Events team to help you reach your fundraising goal  

  • A Technical T-Shirt so you can show your support to Barnardo’s 

  • Materials such as bunting, balloons and posters to use for fundraising events 

  • Knowing you’ll be making a difference to the lives of children and young people in the UK  

To make sure your trip is as exciting and safe as it can be, we work with Different Travel to organise and manage the events.

More information

What is an overseas charity challenge?

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An overseas charity challenge is a fundraising adventure that will push you to your limits and provide you with memories for a lifetime, all whilst raising money to help children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.

How much does an overseas charity challenge cost?

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Most of our overseas challenges registration fees are between £350 and £500 (plus minimum sponsorship or self-funding). Costs cover the important things such as travel and accommodation and ensure that your experience goes without a hitch. 

How do I train for an overseas charity challenge?

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Each challenge is unique, and we will be on hand to offer you tailored support. For all adventures we recommend training before you go so that you are fit enough to complete the challenge. Our best advice - start small and build up your fitness, one step at a time, one day at a time.

We have plenty of training guides and resources available to help you get started on your training. Find out more about our training resources here.

What do I need for an overseas charity challenge?

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This is all dependent on your challenge. You will be sent a kit list in advance so that you can feel prepared and set to go.

How do I fundraise for an overseas charity challenge?

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Download our fundraising pack with lots of tips and tricks to help you reach your fundraising target. You can also email [email protected] if you would like us to send you fundraising materials like bunting, balloons, or posters to use at your fundraising events.

We will be there for you every step of the way, checking in to see if you need any extra support or advice.

Jodie running the London Marathon for Barnardo's

Search more events

Find the pace of event that suits you. Explore other kinds of events you can participate in, from inflatable 5Ks to marathons.

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Want to organise your own fundraising challenge?

If you already have an idea of how you want to raise money for us, get in touch so that we can help you arrange it and offer our support throughout your journey.

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Support with fundraising

We are here to support you every step of the way. Find out more about how to access materials, guidance or moral support.