Our News Updates
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…
A Milestone Worth Celebrating: 60 Referrals Supported
We’re incredibly proud to share that Summits Up has now reached its 60th referral. What makes this achievement even more significant is that we…
BBC Feature on Comedy Workshop
Some exciting news from our comedy workshop! The BBC attended the workshop on Tuesday evening to film a feature on Russ Lee, the driving force…
Total Warrior “Class of 2026”
Eight Summits Uppers swapped summits for swamps and mountains for mud baths last weekend as they took on the Total Warrior obstacle course near…
Come to the Summits Up Comedy Showcase!!
SUMMITS UP COMEDY SHOWCASE Join us for a unique night of comedy, courage, and community as ten brave first-time comedians take to the stage after…
Feel Good Friday News by Carwyn!
Feel Good Friday News 26/06/26 The media tends to focus on negative news as it’s that kind of news that sells, when that’s all we digest…
13 Weeks to Go – The Robin Hood Half Marathon
The countdown is officially on! With just 13 weeks until the Robin Hood Half Marathon, now is the perfect time to lace up your trainers and…
Hike Review – 7th June 2026
“Come on, join us,” they said. “It’ll be fun,” they said. Now, if you’ve ever agreed to something based purely on a recommendation from friends,…