Join Richard Dunwoody and the Animal Health Trust trekking the Great Wall of China! With a combination of superb countryside, dramatic architecture and friendly people, China is a marvellous destination. You will have the chance to meet local people and learn about their way of life,while trekking through breathtaking scenery and then visit the Animal Health Trust's Moonbear Project in Chendgu, where you will also visit the famous Giant Panda Research base!

4th -15th September 2010

Spend 11 days in Borneo, landing in Kota Kinabalu where you will trekking through the Borneo jungle, in the footsteps of the native Dusun community. You will be to spend 2 days working on a local community project where your time and effort will greatly improve facilities for the local population.

18th - 28th September 2010

Borneo is the third largest island in the world, famous for its jungles and wildlife, in particular the Orang Utan. Visit this fascinating island and take this once in a lifetime opportunity to get involved in a eye-opening jungle trek help preserve the habit of the orang utan.

2nd - 12th October 2010

Trek through stunning mountain scenery and climb to the top of Vietnam's highest peak, Mount Fansipan. On your way you will meet colourful tribes people and see lush valleys. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in local projects to improve the lives of the people, all the time raising vital funds for Dentaid!

9th - 22nd October 2010

Climb the highest peak in Africa, the famous Mount Kilimanjaro. Taking the 'Coca Cola' route, you will pass stunning scenery and maybe even catch the sunset from Uhuru Peak! Not only will you be able to raise sponsorship during your climb, but you will also have the opportunity to get involved with local projects, giving you the chance to give something back to the community and its people.

16th - 26th October 2010

Join LOROS on this exotic challenge. You will trek through terraced fields, small villages, rich forests and the stunning Himalayan mountains including the famous Annapurna conservation area.

23rd October - 4th November 2010

Join The Heart of Kent Hospice on a fantastic trek through Vietnam's stunning mountain scenery. Climb to the top of Vietnam's highest peak, Mount Fansipan and meet colourful tribes people. While raising money for The Heart of Kent Hospice, you will be giving something back to the community by helping at a project in a small town near Hanoi.

23rd October - 5th November 2010

Explore the desert landscape of Egypt, visiting St. Katherine's Monestary and the Moses Mountain and get involved with some of the work BibleLands supports in Egypt and make a real difference to the lives of those people. By taking part in this unique challenge, you will be helping to raise vital funds which will be used to support those involved in providing education, healthcare and community development in the lands of the Bible.

6th - 15th November 2010

Join John Treacy in this challenging running event in Ethiopia. The Great Ethiopian Run is a 10k run at 2,300m altitude, making it one of the most challenging runs in the world! By taking part in this challenge you will raise funds for Concern Worldwide and the great work it does.

18th - 23rd November 2010

Cash for Kids aims to support local children under the age of 18, who are financially, socially, emotionally or physically disadvantaged. Additionally to encourage healthy lifestyle options by promoting physical, mental and general wellbeing of children and adolescents within the Magic 105.4 Cash for Kids region. You can fundraise for this fantastic cause by taking part in a challenging trek through the Sahara desert! Click the link below for more details.

17th - 22nd March 2011

Trek across the Sahara desert to raise funds for Wave FM's Cash for Kids. You will pass sand dunes and an occasional oasis and meet the Berber people who have lived a nomadic life in the desert for many years.

24th - 29th March 2011

Join Bolton Hospice on this exotic challenge. You will trek through terraced fields, small villages, rich forests and the stunning Himalayan mountains including the famous Annapurna conservation area.

26th March - 5th April 2011

Take this great opportunity to trek the Great Wall of China and fundraise for The Joshua Foundation, a charity that was created to provide holidays and experiences for children diagnosed with terminal cancer. You will trek on and next to one of the world's most famous structures, and have the chance to meet local people and learn about their way of life. The scenery is stunning and you will have the opportunity to get away from the crowds and really experience the Great Wall as it was thousands of years ago.

9th - 17th April 2011

£300 registration fee and £3000 minimum sponsorship including flights from London

Join Butterwick Hospice on this fundraising charity challenge in Peru. You will spend 3 days working alongside the local community just outside of Cusco to improve conditions at a medical centre, school or community centre. After completing your volunteering challenge it is time for your challenging 4 day trek along the Salkantay Trail, an ancient trail of the Incas. This route takes you through the quieter and more remote regions of other trails and therefore you will see many ancient sites along the way. You trek culminates with a visit to the mystical city of Machu Picchu.

24th September – 3rd October 2011

£300 registration fee, £2950 minimum sponsorship

Join Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, Grove House Hospice, The Hospice of St. Francis and Peace Hospice on this exotic challenge in the Indian Himalayas. Start your trip with some volunteering at a project in Delhi then start your Himalayan trek! You will see breathtaking scenery, bustling Delhi and serene Dharamshala. Join this fantastic challenge to fundraise for one of the four Hospices involved.

7th - 18th October 2011

Spend 14 days in the West Bengal region of India where you will trek through the stunning mountainous scenery with the chance to see Mount Everest! You will also take part in project work to help the local community in Kolkata while raising money for The Shooting Star Children's Hospice.

22nd October - 4th November 2011

Our founder believed that “Every child has the ability and indeed the right to grow up and flourish” and 135 years on, we still believe the same.
Over 700 staff in over 40 services throughout Scotland work with children and their families whose lives are affected by disability, are in danger of exclusion from school or the community, suffer with parental substance/alcohol misuse or who need practical help with parenting. We also run the only safe refuge for Scotland’s young runaways. We work with over 6000 children and young people each year and your support will allow us to continue making a positive difference to their lives.

1 in 3 people in the UK suffer from an addiction; it is the biggest preventable killer breaking up families, damaging communities and in some way touching us all. Action on Addiction is a unique charity that encompasses groundbreaking research, residential and structured day treatment, family support, vocational work skills training as well as professional education and training.

Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated in Ayrshire since 1982 providing emotional support and practical help for cancer patients, their families, carers and the bereaved. Our aim is to ensure that help is readily available for everyone who needs it.
Our Cancer Support Centres in Ayr and Kilmarnock were opened in 1997 in response to an identified need for counselling and support services. The centres still operate today providing a drop in facility for cancer patients, their families and the bereaved and provide a range of services including counselling, support groups and complementary therapies.

Bighearted Scotland is the leading charity partnership in Scotland, working together to raise money to help people and the environment across the country. Take part in a Different Travel adventure and support our six member charities – Alcohol Focus Scotland, CLIC Sargent, Epilepsy Scotland, Momentum, Penumbra and Scottish Native Woods. Whether you choose to trek the Sahara desert, trek through India or dog sled across Canada, your sponsorship will work harder by helping a wide range of good causes including children and adults with a range of issues from epilepsy to special needs, exclusion, disability, cancer, mental health or alcohol problems whilst also supporting conservation of our most precious wild habitat.

Diabetes UK is the charity for people with diabetes, their family, friends and carers. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with the condition and work towards a future without diabetes. We are one of the largest patient organisations in Europe. We stand up for the interests of people with diabetes by campaigning for better standards of care. We are one of the largest funder in the UK of research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure.

Epilepsy is the world’s commonest serious neurological condition, affecting some 40,000 people in Scotland. It can affect anyone regardless of age, sex or race. Since 1954 Epilepsy Scotland has provided advice, information, support and services to the people in Scotland who have epilepsy together with their families and carers. We are a lifeline for people who need information and advice through our freephone helpline and information service on 0808 800 2200, training and literature.
To find out more about our work please contact us at enquiries@epilepsyscotland.org.uk or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for your interest and support. Scottish Charity Number SC000067

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is a dynamic, innovative and a solutions-based charity. MCS is working to establish vital marine protected areas where wildlife can recover and flourish, clear our coasts and seas of the litter that kills seabirds, dolphins, turtles and other wildlife, and reduce the overfishing which is devastating the life in our seas.

Prospect Hospice is the only provider of dedicated end of life care for Swindon, Marlborough and north-east Wiltshire, and has brought confidence, comfort and care to a growing community for more than thirty years. Prospect's care is given freely to 1400 patients each year, and it costs more than £4.5m to provide, three quarters of which Prospect raises itself. As a charity that is supported by and dedicated to its community, Prospect welcomes the active involvement of supporters through fundraising activity and as volunteers in all areas of its work.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is the leading animal welfare charity. We have the experience and knowledge to make a real difference to the lives of animals. From rescuing a single baby fox cub to successfully changing the law – and with it, the lives of millions of animals. Your support will help us continue our vital work.

Sail 4 Cancer offers respite opportunities to families and individuals living with cancer. These experiences mean they can spend quality time together away from hospitals and treatment, rebuild confidence and relationships and create positive memories to help sustain them through darker times.

Autism and Asperger Syndrome are lifelong conditions which isolate a person from the world as we know it. They affect the ability to communicate, form relationships and understand everyday activities. The Society has been supporting families in Scotland affected by autism for over 40 years. We are the largest supporter of people wit autism in Scotland as well as offering consultancy and training to hundreds more families and people working in the field of autism.

UK Youth exists to develop and promote innovative non-formal education programmes for and with young people - working with them to develop their potential. Our network supports more than 750,000 young people, 7000 youth groups, clubs and projects and more than 40,000 volunteer and part-time youth workers throughout the UK. Our work with young people makes a lasting impact by encouraging young people to take responsibility and become involved citizens. It gives a voice to people who are too rarely heard and builds skills that will remain useful throughout their lives.

The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is a Northern Ireland charity dedicated to helping patients and their families cope with cancer. We were the first local cancer charity, set up in 1970, with the principal aim of reducing the impact of cancer within the local community. Our mission is to save lives and to provide an enhanced quality of life for all those affected by cancer through our care services, researching new and better treatments for cancer, cancer education and prevention programmes, public campaigns and advocacy. Our work is only possible due to the generosity of local people, who raise almost all the funding needed to provide our services. All the money raised on our behalf is spent in Northern Ireland, helping to support local people with cancer.

St Oswald's provides hospice care for adults and children.Situated in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, St Oswald’s purpose-built facilities offer a range of flexible services to North East families.St Oswald's follows a holistic approach that aims to address not just physical symptoms, but also spiritual and emotional needs too. Families from across the region - Northumberland and Tyne & Wear – can benefit from our services. We are a registered charity. Our annual running costs amount to Ł8 million – of which Ł6 million must be raised through voluntary giving. We make no charge for any of our services, ensuring hospice care is available to everyone.

Keech Hospice Care runs two hospice services - one for adults living in Luton and South Bedfordshire and one for children from across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes. Our aim is to help patients enjoy the highest quality of life, while providing vital support for their family and friends throughout their loved one's illness and in their bereavement. All of the charity's services are offered free of charge, every single day of the year. This is all made possible because of the generous support of the local community.