PlanningTeam forming£80k target
The journey

The Journey

The people, decisions, training, partnerships and impact behind Kilimanjaro 2027.

This is the editorial record of The Ascent Summit Challenge, organised by campaign phase. Select a phase to read what sits within it, then narrow by category. Phases ahead of the campaign stay muted until they begin.

Campaign stagePlanning
Records published3
Last updated14 September 2026
Evidence library

Social value in action

AOG explains the principles on the corporate site. The Summit demonstrates them here, against a framework published before the money moves.

ImpactPlanned

How we are measuring the social value of Kilimanjaro 2027

The measurement framework, published before fundraising opens so the campaign can be judged against it.

In preparation
ImpactPlanned

Social value beyond fundraising

Skills, relationships, participation and community outcomes a donation total does not capture.

In preparation
ImpactPlanned

How we will measure the legacy of Kilimanjaro 2027

What remains twelve months after the summit, and how it gets reported.

In preparation
Evidence strip

Campaign impact

No figure appears here until it can be sourced. Each measure goes live at the phase that produces it.

Funds raisedLive once fundraising opensGoes live: Winter 2026/27
Climbers confirmedTeam formingGoes live: Winter 2026/27
Businesses involvedCampaign formingGoes live: Winter 2026/27
Training eventsTracking begins soonGoes live: Spring 2027
Volunteer hoursTracking begins soonGoes live: Spring 2027
Charity outcomesLive once charity confirmedGoes live: Beyond the summit
Forming

People and partners

Participants

The 2027 team

Colleagues, clients and invited professionals climbing together as one team.

Team forming
Charity partner

Selected cause

Chosen through a structured qualification process rather than name recognition.

Selection in progress
Campaign partners

Supporting businesses

Sponsors, suppliers and supply-chain partners backing the campaign.

Invitations open
Training partners

Preparation network

Guides, medical support and UK training providers.

In discussion

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