A GROUP of workers from Gi Group successfully completed the 3 Peaks Challenge, continuing their annual tradition of charity fundraising.

This event marked their second year of supporting Dementia UK and Well Child through the challenging 30-mile hike up the tallest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales.

This year, they tripled their participation, raising a sum of £6,800.

Members from all 26 Gi Group branches nationwide, including the branch in Bridge Street in Andover, took part in this charitable endeavour, representing a range of roles, from finance to recruitment, united for a charitable cause.

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The Gi Group team tackle the 3 Peaks Challenge (Image: Supplied) Previously, in honour of their colleague, Jan Smith, they donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

This year, the cause of focus was Dementia UK, a matter close to many within the agency.

Andrew Fletcher, operations manager for the South at Gi Group, commented: "I am so proud of the team for once again taking on this challenge to support some fantastic causes. After the success of the hike last year, we were eager to return to the mountains and it’s great to see more people from Gi Group being involved this time around.

"Given the scale of the challenge, the team was in tremendous spirits and really worked together to support one and other – a real team effort in every sense of the word."

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A 2024 report commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society estimated that nearly 982,000 people in the UK have some form of dementia, projected to increase to 1.4 million by 2040.

Dementia UK provides Admiral Nurses who deliver free, critical support to those affected by this significant health challenge.

The charity guarantees families living with this condition do not feel isolated. Well Child, another charity of their selection, resonates with many of the parents within the Gi Group.

The charity addresses the issue of the estimated 100,000 children and young people in the UK with severe health needs.

Practical and emotional support are provided to these children and their families, enabling them to leave the hospital and experience life at home.

Last year alone, Well Child's programmes reached and supported over 2700 families.