As part of Stonegate Group, I am supporting the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) who are taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling rubbish, standing up to stereotypes, and standing together to show life is always worth living.

125 lives are lost every week to suicide. Suicide is now the leading cause of death for people aged 15-39, and men under the age of 50 in the UK. CALM exists to change this.

CALM do it by provoking conversation, running life-saving services, and bringing people together so they reject living miserably, get help when they need it and don't die by suicide.

The Strategy team will be taking on the Y3P on the 15th September 2026 in aid of this amazing charity

The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a famous UK hiking challenge that involves climbing three major hills in the Yorkshire Dales - usually within 12 hours. It’s a circular route starting and ending in Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Expect a mix of stone paths, boggy sections, and some rocky scrambles. It’s physically demanding but very achievable with preparation—and incredibly rewarding with sweeping views across the Dales.

Please come prepared on the day for all weathers (waterproofs, SPF etc) and bring plenty of water and food for the challenge!

The three peaks:

Pen-y-ghent (694 m) – often tackled first, with a steep but relatively short climb

Whernside (736 m) – the highest, with a long, gradual ascent

Ingleborough (723 m) – broad and flat-topped, usually the final climb

Key facts:

📍 Location: Yorkshire Dales National Park

🥾 Distance: 24 miles (39 km)

⛰️ Total ascent: 1,600 m

⏱️ Challenge goal: complete in under 12 hours

🚨 Fundraising Update! 🚨

Since completing the challenge, the generosity has kept coming and we've now smashed through the £8,000 mark for CALM! 🎉💙

To think a group of colleagues set out to climb three very large hills and have ended up raising more than £8,000 for such an important cause is simply incredible. Thank you to every single person who donated, supported, shared, encouraged and believed in us. You have all played a part in this amazing achievement. 🙌👏

🚶‍♂️⛰️🌦️ Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Complete! 🌦️⛰️🚶‍♀️

The Strategy Team took on the mighty Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in aid of CALM, and what a day it was!

An elite squad of 15 brave souls set off bright and early, and I'm delighted to report that every single one of them smashed it, completing the challenge in under 11 hours! 🎉👏

The weather clearly couldn't decide what it was doing. We had sunshine ☀️, rain 🌧️, high winds 💨 and, at times, all three within the same hour! But if Yorkshire was trying to test the team's resolve, it failed spectacularly. 💪

Despite tired legs, aching feet and the occasional question of "whose idea was this?" 🤔😂, the team kept their spirits high, supported each other throughout, and powered on to the finish line.

15 people ✔️

3 peaks ✔️

24 miles ✔️

Countless blisters ✔️

Over £7,600 raised ✔️

Memories (and sore legs) for life ✔️

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, supported and cheered from afar. What a fantastic team, what a fantastic cause, and what a fantastic achievement. 🙌

🏆 You absolutely smashed it. Now go and enjoy a well-earned sit down... preferably somewhere that doesn't involve a hill! 😂🍻👏⛰️