Fundraising challenges - YMCA DownsLink Group

Fundraising challenges

YMCA DownsLink Group’s featured event

London to Brighton Cycle Ride

15 September 2025

The iconic London to Brighton Cycle Ride is happening this September. More than 4,000 riders will take to the roads, cycling through the English countryside, over Ditchling Beacon and into Brighton. The 55km route is fully signposted with a stop for lunch and multiple water points along the way.

Challenge difficulty - hard

london to brighton cycle ride

Upcoming challenge events you can get involved in

If none of these events appeal to you, that’s ok! You can pick your own event, such as a skydive or abseil, build a team and start fundraising.

Fundraise for YMCA DownsLink Group in four easy steps

pick your challenge

Pick your challenge

What will you do?

You could go for a challenge like a skydive or a marathon, or hold an event or an activity such as a bake sale. You can do fundraising on your own or as a team.

book your challenge

Book your event

Now book your place or pick the date for your event!

If you are taking part in an organised event or arranging your own, please let us know what you’re planning so we can help in any way we can.

tell us about your challenge

Let us know

Once you have decided what to do (on your own or as part of a group), let us know.

We will send you our fundraising pack with everything you need to get started such as T-shirts or collection tins.

fundraise for your challenge

And fundraise!

Create your online fundraising page and you're all set.

Your fundraising pack will provide best practice and guide you in setting up your fundraising page and sharing it with everyone you know!

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