Registration is now open for 2 new exciting challenges to fundraise for local charities in 2025. Scroll down to find out more.
Last year’s challenge
In May 2024 twenty colleagues across the Trust trekked 13-miles around Stonehenge in support of Alzheimer’s society.
Team SMT Striders beat their original target of £4,400 by raising a total of £5,691, which the Trust then generously agreed to match with its own donation.
The money raised on the day will help pay for vital services and research into treatments to improve the lives of those living with dementia.
In 2025 we are supporting 2 different local causes with a charity cycle ride in April and a 10-mile walk in May. To join the challenge as part of a team of SMT colleagues, please email: emma.bown@stmonicatrust.org.uk
Tour de Bristol
Team SMT Wheelers
- When: Saturday 5th April 2025 (am start)
- Where: UWE Centre for Sport Coldharbour Lane BS16 1QY. – All routes start from the UWE and head into the Gloucestershire countryside.
- Distance: Choose your distance from 40 km to 100 km
- Fundraising target: £100 per person in support of St Peter’s Hospice, as part of a team total.
- Entry cost: From £27 per person (dependent on distance chosen)
- Minimum age: 14 years old. All 14-17 year olds must be accompanied by a participating adult at all times.
- Optional training rides with SMT colleagues in the run up to the event.
For more information visit: https://www.stpetershospice.org/support-us/join-our-events/tour-de-bristol/
IMPORTANT:
Please contact emma.bown@stmonicatrust.org.uk for details of how to join the SMT Wheelers team.
Walk of Life
Team SMT Striders
- When: Saturday 17th May 2025 (pm start)
- Where: Bradford-on-Avon to Bath, taking you on a scenic journey down the Kennet & Avon canal towpath.
- Distance: 10 miles
- Fundraising target: £100 per person (£50 for children) in support of Royal United Hospitals Bath, as part of a team total.
- Entry cost: £20 per adult, £8 per child (under 18 on the day of the walk)
- Minimum age: None, but please refer to the full terms and conditions as part of the registration process. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult at all times.
- Accessibility: Certain parts of the canal towpath may not be suitable if you have restricted mobility, due to the nature of the terrain. There are also steps along one section of the route in Bath.
- Other: dogs welcome on leads
- Optional training walks with SMT colleagues in the run up to the event.
For more information visit: https://ruhx.org.uk/events/walk-of-life/
IMPORTANT:
Please contact emma.bown@stmonicatrust.org.uk for details of how to join the SMT Striders team.