OUR CLIENTS:
We work with some of the biggest companies & charities in the world
Macmillan Mighty Hikes
“The Mighty Hike series is a huge group effort and wouldn’t be possible without the work of everyone front of house and behind the scenes. From everyone on the Macmillan team, THANK YOU!”
Helen Hancock, Challenge Events Team Manager
- Over 19,000 participants took part in the 2022 series, covering a total of 440,300 miles
- The series now covers 4 countries
- 273,350 pitstop snacks were distributed across the series
- £11m raised for Macmillan Cancer Support (So far!)
NatWest Team GB Baton Relay 2024
“The baton relay has brought so much to NWG which is hard to put into word.– not only for those who took part, but those who supported out on the route, the branches we passed by, the customers who wondered what was happening as we all whooped and cheered people in purple shirts (!), right down to the charities our colleagues fundraised for.
I think we can say without any doubt that this event absolutely harnessed the magic of Team GB”
Lisa Mallinson, Giving Strategy & Programmes Manager at NatWest
- 247 participants
- 4 Olympians
- 10 days
- 24 stages
- 8 sports
- 1000 miles
- 55 branches / offices
Vodafone Foundation’s Trans-Alp Cycle Challenge
“I just wanted to say thank you to you all for creating an event which will stay forever in the memories of all of us who had the privilege to take part. You cared for us like family, nothing was too much trouble, and from every pit stop to finish you held us, pushed us, gently encouraged and enabled us to get to the finish.
Thank you so much to each and every one of you.”
Andrew Dunnett, Group Director, SDGs, Sustainable Business & Foundations at Vodafone
- 5 days of cycling
- 40 incredible cyclists
- 12,354m of ascent through the Alps
- £150k raised to help save our planet
Vodafone Foundation Epic Challenge Series
“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for yet another outstanding Threshold event. Your team never fails to impress and we so appreciate everyone going above and beyond to help out both before and during the event. It was one of the best yet and that is a large part down to the dedication and support of your wonderful team.”
Vodafone Foundation Epic Challenge participant
- 4 Breathtaking Events
- 150+ heroic participants
- £636k raised for an amazing cause
Strive Lapland with Big Change
“Strive Lapland was a quintessential Arctic adventure, and an unforgettable experience for all involved. Our first ever winter Strive, it pushed people outside their comfort zones, while maintaining the vital feeling of safety, security, and enjoyment that Threshold’s team brings to everything they do”
Freddie Morton-Hooper, Head of Community, Big Change
- 30 Strivers took on the fundraising challenge
- Snowshoeing through fairy-tale landscapes
- Winter biking through the pristine nature of the National Park
- Dog sledding in temperatures as low as -30C
- An ice half marathon through frozen lakes and deep forests
- Admiring the Northern Lights, and vast starry skies
Morgan Stanley’s Cycling Challenge
‘These events create a fantastic opportunity to speak and catch-up with colleagues. Great to see the smiling faces at the end from all when completing a tough challenge!”
“Fantastic event. Great organsiation by the committee and partners (Threshold etc), Safe and well run.”
David Best , Managing Director at Morgan Stanley
- 200-300 cyclists
- 2 day cycle from Manchester to London
- 27,470 miles covered in total
- Over £250k raised
PUMA Forever Faster Cup
Together we created the “PUMA Forever Faster Cup”. A first-of-its-kind, mixed gender and mixed distance relay designed to engage and encourage the competitiveness between Leeds Beckett and the University of Leeds, the two major universities of Leeds.
- 3 teams from each university comprised of ten students, 5 male and 5 female.
- 10,000 meters split 23 legs, from 100m to 1600m which accommodated all runners.
- The spectator experience was also key and aided the vibrant sports event atmosphere.
- Over 500 runners and spectators participated in the PUMA Forever Faster Cup, bringing both university communities together and growing affinity towards PUMA as a brand.
Alpine STRIVE Challenge
“The hard work does not go unnoticed and you guys play such a vital role in making the event what it is.
It was another amazing week, from almost every perspective. The participants had the time of their lives, seriously strong relationships were developed or strengthened and we managed to raise around £800k for Big Change.”
Noah Devereux – Community Director, Big Change
- 5 day human powered challenge
- Hiking, Swimming, Cycling and Paragliding
- £800k raised for an amazing cause
Lessons for Life: Big Ride for Africa
“Finally got around to writing to say a big thank you to you and everyone else at Threshold for yet another incredible Big Ride for Africa. As always, you were all amazing and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone was blown away by this year’s event and the atmosphere in Base Camp.”
Clare Bromiley – Corporate Responsibility Manager, Lessons for Life
- 404 participants
- An array of entry options
- £1.2m raised
Deloitte Ride Across Britain – Title Sponsorship
Together, Deloitte and Threshold created a truly unique annual event which would see 1,000 riders taking on the 900+ miles of breath-taking cycling from one end of the UK to the other; a true bucket list experience.
A key element of this was making it accessible to all ages and level of cyclists. In order to do so, Deloitte and Threshold built a full support system from route signage, ride chaperones, mechanical and medical support, through to fully serviced basecamps that house everyone each night as they head up the country.
Results
- 96% of riders felt that preparing for Deloitte RAB had improved their overall health
- 88% of employees said it increased their sense of pride in working for Deloitte
- An incredible £7.8 million raised for charities across the board since 2010
HEINEKEN Race to the Castle – Title Sponsorship
With the help of Threshold Sports, HEINEKEN used their sponsorship of the event as a class-leading employee engagement and health and wellbeing platform to bring their colleagues together and foster closer relationships.
Over 1,400 walkers and runners took on the epic 100km challenge, journeying along the breath-taking Northumberland Coast before crossing the finish line by the magnificent Bamburgh Castle. Participants had to battle through testing weather conditions, but this only helped to inspire them to raise over £310,000 for hundreds of UK charities.
Results
- >80% of participating colleagues to feel an increased sense of pride in working for HEINEKEN
- >50% of Team HEINEKEN would be promoters when asked if they felt that training and taking part in RTTC had a positive impact on their mental health
- All contracted places were filled, exceeding the number recruited on previous event
Dulux London Revolution – Title Sponsorship
Dulux’s sponsorship of London Revolution delivered against multiple employee engagement objectives, with fundraising at the forefront. The cycle challenge brings together nearly 2,000 participants together every year, as they take on a 2-day, 300km loop of London. Over £150k is raised every year for hundreds of UK charities and Dulux have made a huge impact in increasing the activities of its workforce.
Results
- 100% of their employees said the event increased their physical fitness
- 92% said the event helped them foster closer relationships with colleagues
- 88% of employees said it increased their pride in their and working for Dulux
Diageo: The Talisker Coastal Challenge
“It was an amazing opportunity to meet people across the business and build a personal network in Diageo. Throughout the challenge, I ended up walking with so many different people, who I generally would not have crossed paths with otherwise but might be helpful to know for the future.”
Diageo Employee – 2019 participant
- 2 nights sleeping under the stars
- A volunteering day twinned with a stunning walk
- 300 engaged participants
Dixon Carphone Race to the Stones – Title Sponsorship
This sponsorship reflects the true case of a company walking the walk when it comes to their commitment to their people and society. Dixons Carphone (DC)’s CSR firmly put their employee’s health and wellbeing at the top of their agenda. We’ve worked with them to create an asset that not only compliments their wider CSR strategy but gives them the platform to communicate it clearly across the entire workforce.
Results
- 100% of Team Dixons Carphone said participating has had a positive impact on their overall health and wellbeing.
- 92% of Team Dixons Carphone felt participating increased their sense of pride in working for the company.
- Dixons Carphone has seen a whooping £2.32m + raised for charities.
Vodafone Three Peaks Challenge
“3 Peaks was absolutely amazing, such a great experience, epic scenery, seriously tough but a lot of fun as well. It was a truly once in a lifetime experience.”
Lucia Hayes, Global Comms & Stakeholder Relations, Vodafone Foundation.
- Vodafone employees summited the three highest peaks in Scotland, England & Wales within 24 hours
- Supported by fully qualified guides all 24 employees tackled each summit
- The fastest group completed the challenge in 22 hours 53 minutes
Stand Up 2 Cancer – London 3 Peaks
Cancer Research UK wanted an iconic London based mass participation fundraising event for their Stand Up 2 Cancer campaign. It had to be accessible, though with a level of arduousness and uniqueness to attract fundraising and high profile attention.
Event Brief & Response
- We created the London 3 Peaks concept, with a 5k run between iconic stairs climbs and an abseil
- 350 participants took part in the event
- SU2C went on to raise over £205k with the event featuring on TV
DHL Hub to Hub Ride
“‘Thanks again for everything. I really appreciate the professional and friendly support from minute one. Everything was great from my point of view and I frankly never heard any negative words from anyone during the whole two days…apart of course towards poor old Rory and his route plan (but who told anyone you could ride 155 miles without the odd hump to get over!)”
Richard Cook, Director of Fleet, DHL International.
- 32 employees rode 154 miles in 2 days
- Linked DHL’s major hubs from the East Midlands to London Heathrow
- The cyclists were a range of abilities, most completed distances they hadn’t before
Sport Relief: Dare 2 Tri
“I always appreciate how calm and under control the whole Threshold team appear, even when multiple last minute changes and obstacles are thrown at them. The “one team, one dream” mantra and solution based approach to challenges enables all parties involved to feel part of a common goal and for talent to feel safe and looked after which is crucial to a Sport Relief challenge running smoothly.”
Beth Chandler, Challenge Events Project Manager, Comic Relief
- 3 Celebrities
- 3 Triathlons
- 3 Cities
- 3 Days
Sport Relief: Gareth Thomas’ Tour de Trophy
“They did so much for us in the background that I didn’t even realise. They went out of their way to help. They were always helpful with stats, maps and facts for the press release. Also they brought humour and fun on top of being great at their job.”
Beth Chandler – Challenge Events Project Manager, Comic Relief
- Gareth Thomas’ epic adventure from Cardiff to Aberdeen
- Delivering the SPOTY Trophy in time for the live show
- A host of celebrity guests to help break the stigma of mental health
RBS: Do Good Feel Good Challenge 2020
“From the start to the finish of this project, every interaction we’ve had with Threshold has been so professional and faultless. We have all enjoyed seeing our colleagues taking part, having so much fun and of course raising money – thank you for making everything run so smoothly for them.”
Lisa Mallinson – RBS
- 3 disciplines
- 397 participants
- £126,500 raised for 244 different charities
Samsung Rocks
Samsung had been through a challenging period of change and it was the time to celebrate and galvanise them as one team. We found a stunning private estate near to London and came up with a jam packed itinerary with something for everyone, including a relaxing evening celebration.
Event Brief & Response
- 115 Samsung employees completed 5 activities against each other
- Evening included a BBQ and live music with other festival vibes
- The event was scaled up immediately for 600 employees
Bupa Challenge
“The organisation was excellent. My clients at first felt a bit apprehensive, but quickly relaxed and had a fantastic day. They have already said they want to come back.”
Bupa Challenge Participant
- Competitive challenges in teams to strengthen relationships with clients
- One year 140 participants took part in four challenges at the mini basecamp
- Each challenge required teamwork and support
- Of those who responded, 100% agreed that, if given the opportunity, they would take part in a similar event in the future
RBS Sport Relief Cycle Challenge
“Nothing will ever match coming over the finish line and seeing your friends and colleagues waiting to welcome you home. It’s such a sense of achievement. I felt like I won the Tour.”
Sport Relief Cycle challenge participant – RBS employee
- 1,500 employees took part in one of the biggest corporate events in Sport Reliefs History
- 5 day cycle between the two main offices in Bishopsgate and Gogarburn
- Over £610,000 raised, smashing the £250,000 target
Trainline: Leadership
“In my 20 years of working, the standout best event I have ever done with a team. You have definitely helped us go a level deeper in understanding ourselves and each other. I think this will prove to be a very pivotal moment for us. That’s a lot to achieve in 2 days!”
Clare Gilmartin, CEO, Trainline
- 2 day off site event for all fitness and ability levels
- Based in the Lake District, staying overnight with an outdoor campfire
- Kayaking, hiking and scrambling were all challenges Trainline took part in
