Tuesday 19 January 2021

#054 Ranger Expeditions' guided challenge walks for Charity Groups & Corporate Teams.


Charities and groups: How Ranger Expeditions can help you in the post-Covid fundraising landscape:
With the vast majority of the population financially suffering from the economic effects of the Covid pandemic. Charities are now struggling to bring in funds to continue their ongoing missions. It’s fair to say Covid-19 has plunged people and charity organisations into crisis.

During the 2020 lower tier levels, when legally permitted, Ranger Expeditions guided small groups within the parameters set by the Government approved National Governing Body for Mountain Leaders. We fully implemented Covid precautions to keep our participants, team members and communities safe, while not impacting upon everyone’s enjoyment of their day.
2021 will eventually bring an easing of restrictions, we have our Covid precautions in place and are looking positively forward.


What will the ‘new normal’ mean for Charities? And how can Charities best go about maximising fundraising potential within the context of ongoing restrictions, especially for large mass start groups? 
Mass participation events have become the mainstay of fundraising strategies over the past couple of decades. These may no longer be possible, appropriate or as popular. Especially if social distancing measures are to continue for several more months. This is where Ranger Expeditions offer a viable alternative which is more than just a stop-gap. We bring proven expertise and experience in guiding smaller, bespoke groups with a focus upon quality, memorable days for every individual.


How can charities adapt to the fact that Covid-19 means many of the population are now barely solvent? 
As a direct consequence of the pandemic, more than ever, people are increasingly likely to need help from charity. Let alone have residual sums of cash to give in minimum sponsorship scheme commitments. People simply have less available to give. Thus making grass roots fundraising even more difficult. Charity participants will encounter a tough post-Covid fundraising landscape and will rightly seek greater value from their ‘challenge day’ as a reward for their efforts.

Ranger Expeditions organise low-key, high value, experiential guided challenges and walks for: Groups of individuals, friends, companies and charity fundraisers. Our core principles are:
  • Enjoyment of the experience
  • Inspiring challenges
  • Fair wages for local guides
  • Using local suppliers for supplementary services
  • Transparency: Fees are for organisation costs and wages.
  • We do not take any funds away from fundraisers in sponsorship schemes etc
  • Supporting the charity fundraising mission
If you are a charity coordinator and believe that as well as the key aim of raising funds to support your mission, it’s also great to support local providers and communities. We’d be delighted to hear from you.

We have a selection of challenges and open join-a-group dates available.
Or we can offer bespoke days specially for you.
We’re here to organise a great adventure for your fundraisers.


Charity Coordinators And Corporate Teams:
Don’t be lost in the crowds. Choose Ranger Expeditions for your next fundraising and team building challenge. By taking out the middle men & booking agents and coming straight to us, the service provider: You receive the best value for your investment, achieve a higher rate of return from fundraising and enjoy an experience tailored to your aspirations. You also directly support local businesses and qualified, professional Mountain Leaders.
Contact us: rangerexped@gmail.com

Ranger Expeditions' Peak District Guided Walks
Guided walks and supported challenges in the Peak District, led by local Mountain Leaders. For company team building, groups of friends and charity fundraisers. There are also open group dates for you to join. We look forward to welcoming you to the Peaks and sharing a grand day out in the hills.


Walk. Fund raise. Enjoy. We’ll do everything else.
Our pricing structure is transparent, ethical and great value for money. Our fee covers the cost of organising the challenge, paying for third party services such as transport and fair wages for local guides, who are experienced and qualified. This leaves 100% of funds raised by sponsors to go to your chosen charity. We are committed to your group’s safety whilst enjoying great day in the hills.


Example: Peak District 3 Peaks Challenge
Originally created by Ranger Expeditions

Welcome to a grand weekend in the Peak District. Discover glorious and remote high moorland, gritstone edges and the spectacular Kinder Downfall waterfall, all along classic and historic trails. Total distance 22 miles.

The Open Group challenge is fully supported and guided by experienced local Mountain Leaders. Includes…
  • Transport from meeting point to the start of the linear walk.
  • Support vehicle with snacks, refreshments and drinks at road crossing on the route.
  • Pre-event notes and advice to help you make the most from your challenge.
If you choose to raise money for charity as part of the Ranger Expeditions' Peak District 3 Peaks Challenge, this is great. The price you pay is for the professional event organisation and guiding. There’s no minimum sponsorship, hidden fees etc, hence all the money you raise is for you to donate to your chosen cause.

We look forward to discussing your requirements and dates. 
rangerexped@gmail.com