Alice Inskip

Supporters of Barnsley Hospice raised more than £20,000 by taking on a fundraising abseil at Barnsley College. With participants averaging over £540 raised each, the event demonstrates how challenge events can generate significant income while creating memorable experiences for fundraisers and supporting vital local hospice care.

The second Port of Leith Abseil in Edinburgh saw 380+ fundraisers and 68 charities raise over £150,000 across one weekend at the iconic Port of Leith Distillery.

Many charity challenge events fail to progress not because supporters lack interest, but because internal concerns around safety, governance, resources, and ROI are never fully addressed. This article explores why height-based fundraising events receive greater scrutiny — and what helps charities gain confidence and internal approval.