Welcome to Summits Up
We fund urgent therapy, connecting people in crisis with a qualified therapist within 48 hours, because support can’t wait.
Our Mission
Every step we take helps fund vital therapy sessions for those struggling with their mental health. Our hikes are open to everyone, whether you’re climbing your first peak or your fiftieth, because mental health affects us all.Through shared challenges, open conversations, and breathtaking views, we’re building a community that proves it’s okay to talk, to struggle, and to keep climbing.
What’s Happening?
Our Community Hikes and Socials
100% of Fundraising Goes Directly into Providing Therapy
At Summits Up, 100% of all fundraising goes directly toward providing therapy sessions. Your support ensures that individuals in crisis receive the critical care they need without any overhead costs.
How You Can Help
Getting Involved
Join our Hikes & Challenges
Join Summits Up for our exciting hikes and challenges! Sign up on our website and work towards our individual challenge goals together to support life-saving therapy. Connect with fellow participants who share your passion for mental health and enjoy the great outdoors while making a difference. Help create change – one hike at a time!
Fundraise for us
If you have a personal challenge, marathon, hike, summit, or any big adventure planned, you can help us make a difference! We can set you up with your own JustGiving page to fundraise directly for Summits Up. This is a great way to support life-saving therapy while pursuing your goals. Whether it’s training for a marathon or climbing a mountain, your efforts can have a meaningful impact. Let us know how we can help you get started!
Corporate Challenges
Let Summits Up arrange your team-building challenge! Our outdoor events, like charity hikes, boost mental well-being and raise vital funds for life-saving therapy. Strengthen team bonds while making a positive impact in the community.
For 2026, we’re partnering with businesses to deliver team hikes, workplace challenges, and wellbeing-focused events, all while contributing directly to urgent mental health support.
If your company is exploring new ways to support staff wellbeing and community impact, let’s connect!.
Check out our Blog!
News and Charity Updates
Madeira 2026 – Mountains, Challenges and Making Memories!
What a setting for a Summits Up adventure! In September, we headed to the beautiful island of Madeira for a four-day hiking challenge, bringing…
Summits Up Celebrates £20,000 National Lottery Funding Boost!
We’ve got some incredible news to share! Summits Up has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund! For us, this is about so much…
A Day Out Hiking with the Community We’ve Built – by Lewis !!
Since joining Summits Up UK, I’ve been on two hikes and enjoyed every minute of them. Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming, which makes a…
£22,000 RAISED in our Team Effort at the Robin Hood Half Marathon
What an incredible day at the Robin Hood Half Marathon! As an official charity partner, Summits Up was proud to be part of this brilliant…
Coping With the Change of Seasons – Hello Autumn!!
As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, you might notice a change in how you feel. You may have less energy, feel more isolated or…
Thank You, James and Run Rats Run Club – £850!
A huge thank you to James Pye, who got in touch because he wanted to run the Amsterdam Marathon for Summits Up. James has faced his own mental…
107 People Supported. And Counting!
In our October newsletter, we shared that Summits Up had reached 70 referrals. Today, that number is 107 – another 37 people reaching out for help….
Not Running the Robin Hood Half, Come Cheer Instead!!
Come and join us at the Summits Up cheer point at Mile 10.5 on Castle Boulevard, Nottingham for the Robin Hood Half Marathon on Sunday 27 September….
September: A Fresh Start or the Loneliness Trap?
January gets all the attention when it comes to fresh starts, but for many people, September feels like the real reset button. The summer…
BBC Radio Nottingham Breakfast Show Debut!
Following our success at the BBC Make a Difference Awards, Simon was invited onto BBC Radio Nottingham’s Breakfast…
BBC Make a Difference Community Group Award Winners
Our Biggest Summit Yet Last week marked one of the proudest moments in the history of Summits Up as we were honoured to receive the BBC Make a…
What a Night! Thanks, Leigh Jackson
A massive thank you to Leigh Jackson and everyone involved in the ‘proper’ charity boxing event for raising an incredible £3,600 for our cause! And…
Let’s get behind Joe in the “Run of His Life”
I’ve signed up for my biggest challenge yet… running my first ever marathon at the London Marathon 2027. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,…
Comparison is the Thief of JOY
At this time of year, our news feeds are full of festival photos, holidays abroad, weddings, nights out, and picture-perfect moments. It can feel…
70 Referrals and Counting
This month marks one year since Summits Up was founded and nine months since we began funding therapy. We’re incredibly proud to share that we have…
Rick’s “Comedy Night” Review!!
Public speaking is a fear most people share, even when it is only small groups of colleagues in a work environment, you can shake with anxiety. Now…
The story of Russ Lee – Notts Comedian
A Second Chance, A New Purpose: Russ Lee’s Journey from Brain Haemorrhage to Making People Laugh Life can change in an instant. On Christmas Day…
BBC Nottingham Make a Difference – Award Finalists:
We’ve made the final of the Nottingham make a difference awards for the community award. As part of our nomination we Simon and Gary are working…
Mental Health Statistic
Did you Know?
Nearly 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year, with 50% starting by age 14. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for those aged 15 to 29. Charities like Summits Up connect individuals with therapists within 24-48 hours and provide funding to address urgent challenges, highlighting the importance of timely support.
In 2025, 5,728 suicides were registered, an increase of 11 from 2024. The overall suicide rate was 11.1 per 100,000.
12-18 Months Is the current waiting list on the NHS for counselling or therapy, far too long to wait when crisis strikes.
Summits Up connects you with a therapist within 24-48 hours and provides funding to reduce imminent challenges.