RISE DAY is organised by the RISE UP charity which specialises in supporting some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people in finding meaningful careers. For the young people we work with, a job isn’t just a job – it’s security, shelter, financial independence, a sense of belonging and a hope for a better future.

This year we are hosting two themed fundraising events on Friday 21st June 2024

EVENT 1: RESILIENCE, SNOWDON, NORTH WALES

One of the biggest barriers young people face to employment is resilience. Youth unemployment in the UK is once again on the rise and in a world that requires degree level education for entry level roles and hiring managers that will only hire in their own image - what chance do marginalised young people have?

This year our RISE UP team and young people will hike, climb, swim and camp in North Wales to help highlight just how resilient the UK’s most vulnerable young people need to be to defeat the odds and create a better future for themselves.

Join us and fellow supporters for a 30km hike up and down Mount Snowdon followed by a 500-meter cold water swim in Llyn Padarn lake. For some optional added adventure – those that want to extend their challenge can join us for some camping under the star light skies of North Wales too.

EVENT 2: IMAGINATION, JURASSIC WALK, DEVON, ENGLAND

Just because we pursue a grown-up career doesn’t mean that we need to completely abandon our youth. Young people are creative, curious, fearless and full of imagination. They have the potential to change the world and transform organisations for the better - if they are given the chance.

To celebrate this our RISE team will be stoking the fires of their imaginations by dressing up as their favourite characters, heroes (and/or dinosaurs) and taking on the 32km Jurassic Walk along the English south coast!