About Us

   What exactly is The Kilworth Challenge?
     The Kilworth Challenge is a charity competition team event run over
     two days in and around North Kilworth, Leicestershire. Similar events
     run by many companies are aimed at team building.

     This event is for the fun and enjoyment of the competitors whilst
     raising money to support organisations whose main aims are to
     provide outdoor activities for those who through disability or other
     ways are less fortunate. Some of the money raised also supports
     many other local organisations.

     All Challenges are graded in difficulty and awarded a rating of 1-4
     with Sponsorship being the most important. The winning team of
     a challenge rated 2 would receive 72 points, second place 70
     points, third 68 etc. The overall winning team of The Kilworth
     Challenge is the team with most points after all events are
     completed. Additional prizes for most sponsorship, over 40's team
     winners, women team winners, etc., are also awarded.
     All teams receive tee shirts, certificates and results of the event.

   Who can take part in The Kilworth Challenge?
     Competitors in the Kilworth Challenge must be at least 18 years old.
     Teams must consist of 4 friends or colleagues. Male, all-female and
     mixed teams are all acceptable. Competitors need to be reasonably
     fit as the long walk and physically demanding challenges can be
     strenuous.

   Where did the idea come from?
     Back in 1989, some of the present Kilworth Challenge organisers took
     part in an event in Teeside in the northeast, which had been set up by
     ICI or some of its employees. Based on team building and tasks the
     event was enjoyable whilst somewhat disorganised. Once back in
     Kilworth it was decided that we could do better and in 1990, the first
     Kilworth Challenge was organised.

     The event was given extra stimulus to raise cash to build an all-
     weather sport pitch. Each year our aim is to improve on the last. The
     Kilworth Challenge is very fortunate to benefit from a very helpful
     community who provide us with superb marshals and generous
     landowners who let us make use of their fields, lakes and woods.
 

   Who organises The Kilworth Challenge?
     The charity is run by Colin Clarke, Mike Lawrence, Paul Whitehead,
     Manfred Morris, Chris Mitchell, Bruce Phillips & Mick Faulkner.

     Charity No. 1128074