Our owner and founder is incredibly passionate about supporting great causes. So, we are excited to announce our new charities and fundraising venture, Step Up with Park Trek. Step Up has its foundations in our involvement in many charity and fundraising walks over the years. And also, our partnership with Soulful Concepts who, after 10 years, have decided to pass the baton to us!
Background to our Charity Walk Venture
We are delighted to introduce our new charities and fundraising venture, Step Up. Step Up has its foundations in our long partnership with Soulful Concepts, who, after an incredibly successful 10-year journey, has recently decided to retire from the space. We are however incredibly proud to say they’ve passed the baton to us!
As Soulful’s trusted trekking partner for many years, we think this transition makes great sense. Particularly given our experience operating authentic, small-group, sustainable and safe multi-day walks, and our founder’s direct experience with and passion for supporting charities.
Why Charities Trust Park Trek for Fundraising Walks
We are small-group, day-pack only experts. We have taken walkers to iconic places for over 25 years. We “walk the highlights” and we take care of all the details. Our multi-day experiences are all inclusive and lead by two Park Trek guides who are experienced, accredited, and safety gear equipped.
Our guides are our story tellers, our chefs, our legends in the fields, and are part of what makes a Park Trek walking experience so special for your group. We are eco-accredited, among other things, and consistently recognized for our service by independent reviewers.
Over the years we’ve led charity walks to some of Australia’s most iconic places. Recently a team of 9 walkers from Shake it Up Australia raised almost $50,000 on our 4-day Great Ocean Walk. Other Park Trek walks popular for charities and fundraisers, include our 4-day Snowy Mountains Walk, our Cradle Mountain Walk, our challenging Vic Alps Three Peaks Walk, and our Ikara-Flinders Ranges Walk.
Our Owner Has A Deep Commitment to Charities
Our owner, Charles, has extensive experience leading successful charities, and hands on experience leading major fundraising activities. He was Chair of Guide Dogs of Victoria and was directly involved in their successful multi-million dollar fundraising for a recent campus redevelopment.
Among other charities, he was also Deputy Chair of the Australian Print Workshop and Cubbies Community Hub in Fitzroy. Charles is committed to the role of not-for-profits and giving back to the community. He understands the importance of fundraising and he naturally loves to promote walking for a cause!
Why Consider an Organised Fundraising Walk
Our charity and fundraising walking options function as a private group dedicated to your cause. Whether the walk is a reward for meeting a fundraising target, to help raise awareness, or to provide a challenge for your supporters. We can tailor any of our walking destinations and offerings to suit the needs or goals of your cause.
How a Partnership Works with Park Trek
You have the team, supporters, followers, and fundraising expertise. We have the experience with carrying out inspiring, safe, and thoughtfully organized multi-day walks. When we meld these things together, our guests will be set up for success to reach their fundraising goal and have an unforgettable and rewarding walking experience while supporting your cause. We can also help with useful fundraising tips and tools.
Like to Know More About Step Up
If you’d like to know more about how Park Trek’s Step Up can help you, your charity, or private group lead a successful fundraising activity, then please get in touch. You can call or email us on 03 9997 0500 or info@parktrek.com.au. Or contact our owner Charles directly.
Charles & The Team at Park Trek
Park Trek acknowledges and pays its respects to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which we wander as a walking company. We recognise the unique place held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original custodians of the lands and waterways across our continent, with histories of continuous connection dating back more than 60,000 years. We are proud to live on the planet’s oldest continent with the oldest continuous living culture. We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart.