Get involved in our Transitions UK Events!
The Community Engagement Team run events all year round, from Dinners and Balls to Cycle rides and skydives and all sorts of other fun stuff to get involved in. We also put in charity teams to large scale events like the British London 10k and the MK Half-Marathon etc.
November Firewalk Events
Are you brave enough to take on these epic Fire Walk challenges?
We have FIVE events for you to take part in all through November and December!
Hitchin, 19 Nov
Milton Keynes, 21 Nov
Leicester, 26 Nov
Birmingham, 27 Nov
Watford, 3 Dec
Join us for this bucket list experience and dare your friends to see who will be able to face the heat of this challenge!
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Christmas Family Fayre
Come and join us on December 12th, 3pm - 10:30pm, at Emerson Valley Sports Pavilion for a day packed full of fun and Christmas cheer.
Entry: Adults £5, Children £2 (includes gift from Santa)
This event will be pay on entry and will be a cash only event. All funds will go towards helping TransitionsUK support vulnerable young people into better futures!
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Polar Plunge
Exact dates, times and locations TBC
Are you cool enough to take this icy plunge?
Take the leap and jump in a freezing cold lake or pool in January to raise money for Transitions UK.
Why not get your office involved or dare all of your it friends to take part?
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Sleep Out
Exact dates, times and locations TBC
Are you willing to sleep outside in the cold to raise funds for charity?
Bring along friends and family so you can sleep out under the stars together. This may sound like a lovely, but it will definitely be a challenge for all!
The February cold weather will make this a tough nights sleep for you but will be so worth it! This event will be raising much needed funds for Transitions UK to continue their support for disadvantaged young people and will also raise awareness for homelessness that many of them face!
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Wear it Purple
Exact dates, times and locations TBC
Purple is the signature colour of Transitions UK!
So, we ask all of you fabulous people to get involved and wear something purple for the day!
Challenge everyone from your school, university or place of work involved in our Wear it Purple Day!
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Spring Walk
Exact dates, times and locations TBC
Take the opportunity to get out in the beautiful Spring weather (we hope!) and join us on a stunning walk around your local area in aid of Transitions UK!
The walk with head around amazing parts of your local area all whilst making fantastic change in our vulnerable young people’s lives.
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London Landmarks Half Marathon 2022
SOLD OUT
Take to the streets of one of the most popular half marathon's in the UK! Help change a young person's life forever by raising sponsorship for Transitions UK.
This half marathon run will take you through Westminster and the city to see some of the greatest landmarks that London has to offer!
Thank you so much for wanting to be apart of our team and we can't wait to follow your journey to the start line in London on April 3rd 2022!
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May Golf Days
Exact dates, times and locations TBC
We are hosting amazing golf day events through the month of May!
Bring along your family and friends and play a round of golf whilst raising funds for Transitions UK. This will go directly to supporting our vulnerable young people into better futures.
Grab your best clubs and bring your A game to join us to a day of exciting golf fun!
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Skyathlon 2022
SKYATHLON! Push yourself to the limit!
A unique experience that you will never forget! The Challenge is simple … A Tandem Skydive … A 4km Cycle … A 4km Run! The World Record is 38 minutes … can you beat it? The Skyathlon starts when you leave the plane and finishes when you complete your run!
Cost: £50 deposit + £170 Skydive Centre Fees (this may increase in 2022) + £250 minimum sponsorship - If you raise the total of all of these (£470) then you can claim back your Skydive Centre Fees from the Charity after you have completed the Skyathlon!
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Skydive
Exact dates, times and locations TBC
Take Transitions UK to the skies!
Challenge you and all your friends to take part in the event of a life time and jump out of a plane to support disadvantaged young people!
You will complete a tandem sky dive whilst changing the lives of many young people!
This is the ultimate test of bravery! Are you willing to take the leap?
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September Golf Day
Exact dates, times and locations TBC
We are hosting an amazing golf event in the month of September!
Bring along your family and friends and play a round of golf whilst raising funds for Transitions UK. This will go directly to supporting our vulnerable young people into better futures.
Grab your best clubs and bring your A game to join us to a day of exciting golf fun!
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Ben Nevis
Exact date and times TBC
Do you want to tick off an epic bucket list experience and join Transitions UK in climbing the highest mountain in Scotland?
Ben Nevis is not only the highest mountain in Scotland but in the United Kingdom too! The summit is 1,345 metres above sea level and is the highest land in any direction for 459 miles!
This is an epic challenge that only the most determined can take on? Will this be you?
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Anniversary Dinner 2022
Exact date, time and location TBC
Join us for our annual celebration dinner!
This event celebrates the achievements that Transitions UK, its staff and our young people have accomplished since the the charity first began!
Bring family, friends and colleagues to this event and meet other likeminded people and organisations all wanting to make a difference and change lives!
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Luton Half Marathon
Half marathon running:
Sunday 31st October 2021
We will provide a running vest.
We have 20 places available with 21% off when you sign
up. £23 instead of £29.
The discount code will be sent to you when you register
with us.
To register your interest, email [email protected]
and we will send you the discount code.
RUN Snowdon!
RUN Snowdon!
For some people, walking up one of the UK’s highest mountains just isn’t difficult enough, so how about RUNNING up instead?
Yes, that’s right, some people are daft enough to want to run up an enormous mountain that most of us can just about walk/wheeze/crawl up.
Why?
To raise much needed funds for Transitions UK of course and the young people at risk who’s lives we help support!
Please send any questions to [email protected]
Snowdon Charity Walk
Are you ready to tick 'Climb a Mountain' off on your bucket list? Join us for a challenge to remember on 15-16th October weekend to raise funds for the Transitions UK to make a difference to lives of young people!
Climb Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands.
9 miles Round Trip, 970m, Ascent will take approx. 4 Hours and the descent approx. 3 hours Difficulty Level: Fair/Moderate
We will take the Llanberis Path route which is the most gentle incline up to the summit. You'll pass the impressive cliffs of Clogwyn Du'r Ardu - The "Dark, Black Cliff" and walk aloft the skyline ridge that dominates the Llanberis Path, and area steeped in mountaineering history.
For more information email [email protected]
Annual Gala Dinner (7th Anniversary Dinner)
Annual Gala Dinner
Celebrate our 7th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday 9th October 2021, 6pm to midnight at The Auction House, Crescent Road, Luton, LU2 0AH
Come join us for a fab party night where we’ll be having:
Welcome drinks, a gorgeous three-course meal, live music and dancing, and you’ll even get the chance to win BIG with a fun raffle and silent auction.
Dress code: Dress to impress
Ticket prices:
£65pp
£110 per couple
£400 per table (of 8)
Please get in contact if you’d like to celebrate with us by purchasing tickets, a table or by becoming a sponsor: [email protected]
Golf Day - Letchworth
Transitions UK charity Golf Day!
We are holding the golf day at Letchworth Golf Club. Arriving at 12:00 for tea/coffee and bacon rolls. We'll start playing at 1pm.
When you arrive, the Club Manager will issue you with everything you need for the day. Just bring yourself, your clubs, your golf balls etc, and something to wear in the evening at dinner. Dress code is smart casual.
For any questions or queries please contact [email protected].
Wing Walk
This is for the seriously brave...
We have ten places for our supporters to take part in a Wing Walk for Transitions UK. That's right. A WING WALK! Eeek!
The date is 25th September 2021.
You'll be strapped onto the top of a small, lightweight aeroplane before take off, then the pilot will fly around a short route before landing safely back on the ground. Expect lots of loops, tricks and frightening moments!
This is definitely for those who are not scared of heights!
We are asking participants to try and raise £540. Of this, £390 goes to the airfield for their costs and the remaining £150 will go to Transitions UK. The easiest way to reach your target is to create an on-line sponsorship page through the Total Giving website and then send you link to your friends, family and work colleagues and simply ask them to sponsor you.
The deadline for sponsorship is Friday 10th September, this is because we are using the funds you've raised to pay the airfield, for you.
Come and join us and take on the challenge of a lifetime!
Please send any queries to [email protected].
Thank you very much for supporting Transitions UK, and for helping to change a vulnerable young person's life, forever.
Total Wipeout Challenge!
Have you every dreamt of taking part in Total Wipe Out?
Well, now's your chance!
We are challenging our supporters to take part in this incredible water based inflatable obstacle course and raise funds for Transitions UK.
The course has over 50 challenges and tasks for your to complete in under an hour. How many will you do?
It's normally £15 for both adults and children but our tickets are just £10 and £5 respectively. A family ticket is £25 and is for two adults and two children.
Life guards, activity supervisors, wet suits etc are all included in this price. There are also changing rooms on site.
We are asking each family/group of friends to try and raise £100, please. 100% of this money will go towards investing in our services and changing a young person's life, forever.
Things you need to know:
1. Children under the age of 6, cannot take part.
2. Children aged 6-9 years must be accompanied by an adult.
3. You must be able to swim 50m and you must be taller than 1 metre.
Queries to: [email protected]
Charity Fun Day
Charity fun day for the whole family!
Bouncy castle, dog show, rounders, food and drink, old fashioned games, pocket money games and toys, magic and stalls.
We are looking for:
Volunteers
Stall holders
Sponsors
Musicians and local bands to play throughout the day
Contact MORE INFO below for further details and all booking forms.
All funds raised on the day will be split between St Luke’s School and Transitions UK.
The Bristol Pear - Charity Prize Bingo Night
The Bristol Pear - Charity Prize Bingo Night
Eyes Down for an evening of Bingo
Come and join us at The Bristol Pear for an afternoon of two little ducks, and their friends as we call the numbers.
Bring your pens, your sense of humour and make a difference to young people in Birmingham
Your support has the potential to change lives for our Attain project supporting young people leaving care
Tickets are £10 for this event, all going to Transitions UK and your fun afternoon.
Please send any questions to [email protected]
Chilterns Classic Cycle Challenge
Join Transitions UK in taking part in UK Cycling Events, Chilterns Classic Ride.
The Classic Series is designed with all riders in mind. For the Chilterns Classic event you will be heading to the Horspath Athletics and Sports Ground where you’ll start and finish your ride. The routes will take you on a ride through small country lanes and quaint English villages, with the Long and Middle routes entering into the Chilterns AONB.
Skydive
Ever Wanted To Skydive?
We are looking for 24 extremely brave supporters to come and join us in our charity skydive. Whether it's something on your 'bucket list' or a fear that you're keen to overcome, why not come along, and raise funds for Transitions UK along the way?
Epping Forest Sponsored Spring Walk
Epping Forest Sponsored Spring Walk
Bank Holiday Sunday Sponsored Walk! Join us for a stunning walk through Epping Forest and help raise money for Transitions UK!
This Bank Holiday weekend get outdoors with the whole family and join us on a lovely walk through Epping Forest! We have a beautiful 5 mile walk for us to complete! There is also a self guided 2.5 mile route if you prefer that!
The meeting point will be Chingford Plain, Ranger's Rd, London E4 7QH
Greater Birmingham Cycle Challenge
Greater Birmingham Cycle Challenge (Turning the wheels for Transitions)
Please join us for our 30/15-mile cycle challenge, to raise money for a fantastic Charity.
If 30 miles isn't for you - then why not get involved by doing 15 miles, this is a circular route so you can choose to just complete one circuit.
Bring a friend and get out in the sunshine (we hope)! Starting in Harborne the route will include mostly quiet roads, bike paths, canal and the Rea Valley route and will all be suitable for a road bike.
Transitions UK 100 Club Business Networking Reunion - Virtual
Transitions UK would like to invite you along to join us for a reunion 100 Club networking event. It's been over a year since we last saw you all!
The last year has been tough for various reasons for so many, as a charity we have had to overcome a number of difficulties but we would like to present to you the measures we took, through support from our amazing corporate community, to continue the support we provide to our young people.
Join us to discuss opportunities to become a 100 Club member and to find out what your support could mean, whilst reuniting with businesses like yourselves to network and share your experiences of 2020.
This event is a free event, however should you like to make an optional donation of £10 (the cost of a networking lunch), please feel free to do so here:
https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/100clubvirtual
Spring Walk (Birmingham)
Please join us for our Spring Walk, a 10 mile endurance challenge, to raise money for a fantastic Charity.
If 10 miles isn't for you - then why not get involved by doing a shorter walk, this is a circular walk so you can choose to just complete one circuit.
Bring your friends, get out in the sunshine (we hope)! As restrictions should hopefully be lifted a little more by 25th April, feel free to bring along a picnic, to enjoy during or after the challenge. This is a thoroughly enjoyable walk with lots of scenery and great for a family day out. The walk covers open fields, woodland, lakes and their is plenty of wildlife to enjoy - bring your binoculars! You can stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air whilst raising money to support our young people.
Once you have signed up here please then go to our Total Giving Page https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/charity/transitions-uk to set up your very own sponsorship page.
We look forward to seeing you!
Full details will be sent to you nearer the time but we meet on the day at 9:45am on the large field opposite the high ropes course! (Be prepared to pay for parking)
Spring Walk
Please join us for our Spring Walk, a 11 mile endurance challenge, to raise money for a fantastic Charity.
If 11 miles isn't for you - don't feel pressured, you can still get involved by doing a shorter walk, this is a circular walk so you can choose your miles.
Bring your friends, get out in the sunshine (we hope)! As restrictions should hopefully be lifted a little more by 25th April, feel free to bring along a picnic, to enjoy during or after the challenge. This is a thoroughly enjoyable walk with lots of variety, all on the more elevated parts of Bedfordshire. The fields are open so there are plenty of views, but there are stretches of woodland, three interesting villages and plenty of wildlife. and not only will it be a lovely walk but you will be raising money to support our young people.
Once you have signed up here please then go to our Total Giving Page https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/charity/transitions-uk to set up your very own sponsorship page.
We look forward to seeing you!
Walk Details can be found here:
Bedfordshire: https://www.visorando.co.uk/walk-between-beeston-and-old-warden/
This is a 11 mile circular walk
Polar Bear Plunge - Woburn Lido, Woburn, Bedfordshire
The Polar Bear Plunge – The Spring Edition (with extra ice! 🥶) will be held in April – dates TBC.
Start the release from lock down with a bang! 💥
Join us at Woburn Lido to swim or plunge into the icy depths to raise money for Transitions UK.
£5 registration fee (excludes wetsuit hire) - raise £200 and you will have your fee refunded!
All you have to do is register and set up your Total Giving Page.
To Register HERE
We look forward to seeing you there!
DATES TO BE CONFIRMED VERY SOON - YAY! 🎉
February Freeze
We’ve all been stuck inside for far too long, it’s now time to get off that sofa, get out of
the house and challenge yourself; not only will it make you feel good, it will help our young
people through the money you raise.
Get the whole family involved. Go for a long trek, go for a run, get your bike out of the shed!
You choose the challenge, set your goals, make a sponsorship page and get moving!
Please use Total Giving – Transitions UK for all sponsorship.
For more information please contact:
Soraia Edwards – [email protected] - for MK and Bucks
Sarah Grimes – [email protected] - for Bedfordshire and Luton.
Transitions UK 2021 Calendar
The Transitions UK calendar was a huge hit last year and we have decided to produce one for 2021! We are looking for sponsors but also keen to sell as many as possible to raise much need donations to continue the work we do every day to help vulnerable young people.
To sponsor this calendar please click HERE
If you would like to buy a calendar please email HERE
Purple Days
Our Purple Days were something we were hoping to achieve before the lockdown and now seems like the perfect opportunity for you to all get involved, Choose a day, get your staff involved, set up a competition for best dressed, worst dressed, best makeup or craziest look.
Sleep Out 2 Help Out
Families from one household and support bubbles are invited to get together to Sleep out 2 Help out on the evening of Friday 27th through to Sunday 29th November, to raise money for the work Transitions UK does to support people experiencing homelessness.