Ascot Race Day 2025

20th June 2025

All Day

Nuthurst Grange Hotel, Hockley Heath, Nr Solihull

Join us for a fabulous day at the races! Taking place at the grand Nuthurst Grange in Warwickshire, enjoy live streaming of the races with entertainment throughout the day.

Tickets include:

• Sparkling reception and canapes
• 3 course lunch
• Afternoon cream tea
• Live entertainment throughout the day
• Live streaming of Ascot racing to TV screens in the room
• Bookie in the room

Date: Friday, 20 June 2025
Time: 12pm – 7pm
Cost: £85

Dress code: Gentlemen suits or tails and Ascot attire for Ladies with a hat/fascinator.

Join us for a race day like no other!

The Giles' Trust Charity Golf Day

10th October 2025

All day

Droitwich Golf Club, WR9 0BH

The Giles' Trust 10 Year Ball

20th September 2025

Evening event

Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham B5 7QU

Daytime Snowdon Challenge

6th September 2025

All day

Mount Snowdon, Wales

This amazing event gives you the chance to climb the highest mountain in England & Wales - Mount Snowdon - in a single day, to raise money for The Giles' Trust.

We will be setting off from Birmingham at 6am (meet 5.45am) and travel to Mount Snowdon via coach. We will then meet up with the professional guides who will accompany us every step of the way as we make our way up the highest mountain in England and Wales!

We will reach the summit to enjoy the gorgeous views, before returning back down the mountain and taking the coach back to Birmingham.

Places for these challenges cost £50 and there is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £200.

Price includes
Qualified professional guides for the whole day
Return coach travel from Central Birmingham
Fundraising kit and advice
Snacks provided on the day

Kit
Please ensure you have appropriate footwear and walking kit for the event, details can be found here.

Route: Llanberis Path - approx. 9 miles (14.5km) there and back, 975m (3,199ft) ascent.

This event is open to people aged 18 and over. You do not need to be a member of UHB Charity to take part in this event. 

Please note that fundraisers must use the coach transport included in their ticket, fundraisers cannot meet us at Snowdon for the challenge. Deposits are non-refundable. 

If you are a corporate who would like to sign up your team to get involved in this challenge please do get in touch by emailing charities@uhb.nhs.uk

Charity Abseil Brindleyplace

20th September 2025

All day

No.3 Brindley Place, Birmingham City Centre

For one day only, you can feel the adrenaline rush of leaning over the wall of the six storey building and scale down it while raising vital funds for The Giles' Trust Brain Tumour Fund.

Slots available:
AM - 9am-12.15pm

PM - 12.15pm - 5pm

You will be allocated a 1-hour timeslot before the event. Please be aware you’ll need to arrive 30 mins before your time slot to take part in the safety briefing.

Places for these challenges cost £25 and there is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £150.

This event is open to people aged 16 and over.

Deposits are non-refundable.

If you are a corporate who would like to sign up your team to get involved in this challenge please do get in touch by emailing charities@uhb.nhs.uk

Tough Mudder Midlands 2025

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

All day

Belvoir Castle Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1PE

Push yourself to the limit with a Tough Mudder event, the ultimate obstacle course challenge!

5K & 15K courses available.

Registration fee: £50 and minimum sponsorship requirement of £250.

Included in ticket

• Finishers Medal
• Finisher Shirt
• Finishers Headband
• Free Parking

If you are a large team please contact Charities to enquire about availability.

Great Birmingham Run (Half Marathon and 10k)

4th May 2025

Morning event

Birmingham City Centre

Join your local hospital charity for the Great Birmingham Run in May 2025! Run 10k or Half Marathon and raise money for The Giles' Trust Brain Tumour Fund.

How to book:

We have charity places available for both the Half Marathon and 10K runs.

• Half Marathon - registration fee: £25 and minimum sponsorship requirement of £250.
• 10K - registration fee: £20 and minimum sponsorship requirement of £200.

If you already have a place in the Half Marathon, 10K, Junior or Mini routes please email charities@uhb.nhs.uk to let us know you are running for us and receive a FREE charity running vest and fundraising pack!

Charity Skydive

30th August 2025 - 14th September 2025

All day

Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield, Brackley, Northamptonshire

You will be securely attached to an experienced Tandem Instructor who takes charge of vital functions such as opening the parachute and landing safely. You will then fly to between 10,000-15,000 feet and exit the aircraft. The free-fall will take around 30 - 45 seconds before the parachute is deployed. In no time at all you will have reached the ground with a soft landing! You will also recieve a free charity hoodie of your choice at the end of the event.

The skydives take place at Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield, Brackley, Northamptonshire.

Dates Available:

• Saturday 30 August 2025
• Sunday 14 September 2025

HOW DO I BOOK?

Simply pick a date that suits you, purchase your £50 deposit and then raise a minimum of £400 in sponsorship for The Giles' Trust

Once you've purchased your deposit, we will send you sponsorship forms and registration details, these must be completed in order to confirm your place.

If you are from a company/organisation that are interested in holding a team skydive we are able to cater for large group bookings too, great for team building, and we can allocate you your own private day. Have fun whilst raising for a cause that means a lot to you with our Corporate Skydives.

PLEASE NOTE:

- We advise that you arrive at your date for a 7:45 arrival. Please note that if you arrive late, you will be at the back of the queue and could have a long wait time. We recommend bringing a book or something to keep you occupied whilst you wait.

- If you or anyone you are jumping with is under 18, it will be required you complete a consent form that will need to be signed by a parent/guardian.

- The maximum weight limit is 15 stone (95kg). If you are over that weight, you will not be allowed to jump.

- If you have any medical concerns, we would strongly advise that you speak to a medical professional before booking your deposit. On the day of the skydive you will need to fill in a medical indemnity form, if you have any concerns, these must be acknowledged and approved via a letter from your GP detailing that you are safe to complete your skydive.

Deposits are non-refundable. 

If any of these dates do not work for you please get in touch with us at charities@uhb.nhs.uk and we see whether we can accomodate you on an alternative date. 

If you are a corporate who would like to sign up your team to get involved in this challenge please do get in touch by emailing charities@uhb.nhs.uk

Sunrise Snowdon Challenge

18th July 2025

Overnight

Mount Snowdon, Wales

This amazing event gives you the chance to climb the highest mountain in England & Wales - Mount Snowdon - overnight, to raise money for The Giles' Trust Brain Tumour Fund. 

We will be setting off from Birmingham and travelling to Mount Snowdon via coach, arriving at the mountain shortly after midnight. We will then meet up with the professional guides who will accompany us every step of the way as we make our way up Mount Snowdon!

We will reach the summit in time for the sunrise, before returning back down the mountain and taking the coach back to Birmingham.

Places for these challenges cost £50 and there is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £200. 

Price includes
Qualified professional guides for the whole day
Return coach travel from Central Birmingham
Fundraising kit and advice
Snacks provided on the day

Kit
Please ensure you have appropriate footwear and walking kit for the event, details can be found here.

A head torch is essential for this trip. Anyone without a head torch will not be allowed to join the walk. You must also bring replacement batteries.

Route: Llanberis Path - approx. 9 miles (14.5km) there and back, 975m (3,199ft) ascent.

Itinerary

Saturday night

9pm - leave central Birmingham on coach

Sunday

12am - arrive at Mount Snowdon

12:30am - begin walk

04:30am - arrive at summit of Snowdon

09:00am - arrive back at coach and set off for Birmingham

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change depending on the time of year (on the august date these timings will be slightly later).

This event is open to people aged 18 and over. You do not need to be a member of UHB Charity to take part in this event, it is open to everyone over 18! 

Please note that fundraisers must use the coach transport included in their ticket, fundraisers cannot meet us at Snowdon for the challenge. 

Deposits are non-refundable. 

If you are a corporate who would like to sign up your team to get involved in this challenge please do get in touch by emailing charities@uhb.nhs.uk

Book your tickets here

China Trek 2025

18th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

9 day trip

China

This trek takes you to a remote section of the Great Wall of China, from Gubeikou to Jinshanling and Simatai. Not only will you trek on the wall itself, meticulously built and restored over thousands of years, but you will also have the opportunity to trek through wild and remote landscapes with distant views of green rolling hills, mountain peaks and with one of the great wonders of the world as the backdrop.

Staying in guesthouses throughout the trek allows you to gain an understanding of authentic Chinese culture as you discover more about the lifestyle of the local people and also taste some incredible local cuisine.

This is an Open Challenge and you will be joined by fellow travellers who may be supporting other charities. When booking make sure you let us know so we can support you and send you a FREE T-shirt and fundraising pack.

You can read more in the Trek Brochure - CLICK HERE

For more information, please email: charities@uhb.nhs.uk 

Inflatable 5K - Coventry

26th July 2025

All day

University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL

The world's largest and best fun run the 'Inflatable 5K’ has got even bigger and bouncier. Their unique Inflatable Obstacle Course Race has less running and even more obstacles.

There are adult and child (5-15 years old) places available. Sorry, but children under 5 cannot enter.

5K - registration fee: £20 and minimum sponsorship requirement of £100.

10K - registration fee: £25 and minimum sponsorship requirement of £150.

15K - registration fee: £25 and minimum sponsorship requirement of £150.

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