Countdown to Kilimanjaro: 1625 Independent People’s Epic Fundraising Challenge
From 6th to the 16th of March, an incredible team of fundraisers will take on the challenge of a lifetime—scaling Mount Kilimanjaro to support 1625 Independent People a youth homelessness prevention charity in Bristol and the Southwest.
This demanding trek will push them through five stunning ecological zones, from lush rainforests to the icy summit at nearly 6,000m. Taking on the climb are 1625 CEO Dom Wood, Peter Davis (South Glos Community Mentor at 1625), Marianne Hill (former Occupational Therapy student at 1625), Alex Walshe (Employment Transitions Coach at 1625), and Daisy Mason. They’ll be joined by a dedicated team from Bevan Brittan LLP, including Victoria Laporte, Frankie Burwell, Luke Elstone-Bryan, Charlotte Horler, Louise Robling, and Hannah Taylor.
Together, they’ve already raised an incredible £49,585, but they need your help to reach their target of £60,000. For Alex Walshe, taking on Kilimanjaro is about more than just the challenge:
“My colleagues and the young people I’ve worked with are my inspiration for taking on this challenge. Everyone here is dedicated to ensuring a safe and supportive place for our young people, and it’s so important. I’m often encouraging young people to try new things, step out of their comfort zone, so it’s only fair I do it too! Everyone who has generously donated is making a real difference and I’m very grateful for the support. The training through winter has been tough at times—the dark, icy mornings especially! But I’ve been getting in the gym before work and hiking every weekend for the last few months.”
Support the Team This challenge will help fund 1625 Independent People’s vital work supporting young people aged 16-25 in Bristol and the Southwest. The charity provides housing, life skills, and employment support to help them build brighter futures.
Sponsor the team today:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/1625kilimanjaro2025
To learn more about 1625 Independent People and the work they do, visit www.1625ip.co.uk.
