James Bennet

James's fundraiser for The Prince's Trust

Fundraising for The Prince's Trust
£29,810
raised of £20,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Ride Across Britain 2024, from 7 September 2024 to 14 September 2024
Land’s End to John O’Groats by bike is the ultimate UK cycle challenge. Take on this bucket list event over an unforgettable 9 days, fully supported with 900 other riders alongside you.

Story

I started cycling properly just before the pandemic, I re-engaged with cycling inspired by the Palace to Palace ride.

This is probably the most challenging thing I have ever tried to do, a number of people expressed some surprise when I announced this last week.

Anyway I'm committed, I will ride the length of Great Britain 980 mile, this is not only going to mean cycling every day over 100 miles, includes the equivalent elevation of going up Mount Everest twice !

I'm not sure why this didn't put me off but I've been told it is one of the most physically challenging & mentally challenging activities that many people have accomplished in their life.

Why am I doing this?

crazy

I've worked with the Princes Trust over the past 23 years, in my early life I had a number of people that believed in me & gave me a chance. That is what the Princes Trust do

The Prince’s Trust believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter what their background or the challenges they are facing. We help those from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

- £10 could fund a call to our helpline, enabling a vulnerable young person gain the critical advice they need

- £40 could provide a young person in poverty with interview clothes to help them secure stable employment

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About the campaign

Land’s End to John O’Groats by bike is the ultimate UK cycle challenge. Take on this bucket list event over an unforgettable 9 days, fully supported with 900 other riders alongside you.

About the charity

The Prince's Trust

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The King’s Trust supports 11 to 30 year-olds who are unemployed or struggling at school to get their lives on track. Many of the young people we support are in or leaving care, have been in trouble with the law, or they are facing challenges such as homelessness or mental health issues.

Donation summary

Total raised
£29,809.27
+ £5,663.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£27,309.27
Offline donations
£2,500.00

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