Andy Taylor Foundation is fundraising for
Andy Taylor Foundation
Charity No. 1198127
A team of 30 from Little Dot Studios, History Hit and the Andy Taylor Foundation are raising funds to open doors to untapped potential.
Project by Andy Taylor Foundation
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10 Peaks Challenge for the Andy Taylor Foundation - we made it!
What a day! Not only did we get over the peaks, but thanks to your incredible support we have also smashed our fundraising target - Thank You!
We all woke early on Saturday morning and started the first climb at 7am. Due to the heat, we were given the option of 6 or the full 10 Peaks. After 27km, a few injuries and the soaring temperatures, we all reached the finish line.
We wanted to share some pictures from the day and everyone who has donated will be the first to see the film of the challenge, including spectacular drone footage and interviews with the team.
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A big thank you to the team at Activus Outdoors, who organised the challenge and kept us going throughout the day - especially our guides, Bernie, Alex, Richie and Gable (the toughest dog in the Lake District!), and Tony for keeping us on time and supplied with food, water and bananas! Also the team at YHA Keswick who were great hosts.
Here we are on Saturday evening after the challenge - 21 happy hikers and 42 VERY relieved legs!
It was a huge challenge but the views made it all worthwhile...
Andy Taylor Foundation - 10 Peaks Challenge Update!
We are less than 48 hours away from the 10 Peaks Challenge and thanks to your support we are raring to go!
Huge thanks to all our supporters, friends, family and colleagues who have helped to get us here. We are getting close to our fundraising goal and nearing the final few hours of our intensive training programmes!
The team taking on this epic challenge from Little Dot Studios, History Hit and the Andy Taylor Foundation includes Sarah McKelvey, Ben Russell, Mel Chappelhow, Tom Kitto, Rich Payne, Daniel Porter-Jones, Alex Hryniewicz, Ally Penelope, Jak Wakefield, Jimmy Graham, Olly Diamond, Eoin Brogan, Beth Donaldson, Sophie Gee, Ronit Sawant, Wilf Duggan, Rosie Instrell, Sarah Higgs, Kyle Hoekstra, Woody Delaney, Matt D'Henin, Aidan Loughran, Louee Dessent-Jackson.
Your donation means so much to us and we just wanted to ask one more favour to help us get over our fundraising goal line. If you are able to share on your social media we are hoping we can reach our £10k target by the time we get over the finish line on Saturday evening. Below is some text you could use if you are happy to share.
I have supported the 10 Peaks Challenge in aid of the Andy Taylor Foundation to help open doors to untapped potential in the creative industries. Please join me in supporting their important work through their Crowdfunder page. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/10-peaks-in-a-day-for-the-andy-taylor-foundation-1
Andy Taylor Foundation Website
And to finish here is a picture of the kit being readied for the day - but we are hoping to be able to leave the thermal layers behind! Plenty of medical supplies and energy food are of course most important to get us up and over those peaks!
Thanks again and we will let you know how we get on next week!
30 People, 10 Peaks, 1 Day - The first Andy Taylor Foundation Peak Challenge is go!
*Huge thanks to Little Dot Studios for offering to match fund donations, making your donation worth double to us and helping to impact many more young people.*
Opening doors to untapped potential in the creative industries
We are taking on the 10 Peaks Challenge in the Lake District on 3rd June, 2023. A team of 30 including representatives from Little Dot Studios, History Hit and the Andy Taylor Foundation will be taking on this epic event!
The challenge is being fully documented and we will keep you updated on our training progress as well as making the day an immersive experience for you as we will keep you updated and even have some glorious drone footage of the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District.
A team photo will be coming soon and we will introduce you to each team member over the coming weeks.
Andy Taylor Foundation
The Andy Taylor Foundation helps young people find pathways in to the creative industries and provides them with the skills, experience and networks to build long and successful careers. We are raising funds to support this work and help The Foundation grow to reach more talent and open more doors. To find out more please visit the website and get in touch if you want to talk about getting involved.
Andy Taylor Foundation Website
Our first programme was delivered in 2022 in partnership with SharpFutures, ITV Studios, LADbible, Lime Pictures and Studio Lambert North. Six young people from Greater Manchester spent 12 weeks on our Foot In The Door programme and since graduating in August 2022, are now all in employment.
The 10 Peaks Challenge
This epic trek is a 17 mile hike across ten iconic Lake District peaks and will take around 12 hours. It includes over 2,250 metres of ascent and of course the equally knee trembling decent!
We will be walking a combined total of around 500 miles and over 1 million steps!
Thank you for taking a look at our fundraiser and please do support if you can. Your support will make a huge difference to young people who have talent and ambition but could not otherwise find a route to realise their potential. Please do remember that your donation will be doubled thanks to Little Dot Studios.
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Anonymous
18th June 2023 at 11:49ampledged £10 + an est. £2.50 in Gift Aid
Little Dot Studios match funded £10
Heena Hirani
16th June 2023 at 11:27amWell done to all the LDS hikers x
Heena Hirani
16th June 2023 at 11:25ampledged £100 + an est. £25.00 in Gift Aid
Little Dot Studios match funded £100
Rich Payne
12th June 2023 at 8:38amDonated on behalf of the inspirational Rishi Sharma at Remember WWII channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRikw4uCjS8ck3O9Mj-N35Q/ Andy Taylor brought us together - he got in touch with Rishi, having seen him speak about his project on Sky News. Andy was captivated by Rishi's mission. It's heartbreaking that Andy and Rishi were never able to speak directly and get to know one another. I am 100% sure they would have become great friends. I feel very lucky to have got to know Rishi and his work a little, thanks to Andy. I'm sure he would have got a kick out of Little Dot and Remember WWII speaking, and I (Rich) personally feel fortunate that Andy was able to put us in touch, in a rather roundabout way!
Rich Payne
12th June 2023 at 8:31ampledged £20
Little Dot Studios match funded £20
Rachel Kitcat
8th June 2023 at 9:20amMassive congratulations to all, you are all amazing. Well done!
Rachel Kitcat
8th June 2023 at 9:19ampledged £10
Little Dot Studios match funded £10
Benjie Guy
7th June 2023 at 6:52pmGreat work guys!
Benjie Guy
7th June 2023 at 6:52pmpledged £20
Benjie Guy has also backed 4 other projects
Little Dot Studios match funded £20
Ines Respini Jones
7th June 2023 at 5:24pmAn amazing team achievement - well done!
Ines Respini Jones
7th June 2023 at 5:22pmpledged £20 + an est. £5.00 in Gift Aid
Ines Respini Jones has also backed 1 other project
Little Dot Studios match funded £20
James Loveridge
6th June 2023 at 6:27amAmazing work everyone, gutted I couldn't join.