I'm joining The King's Trust CEO Challenge
In September 2026, I am joining a team completing The King's Trust CEO Challenge. As part of The Trust's 50th anniversary we are testing our own resilience and courage, traits that the young people supported by The Trust show every day.
There's nearly 1 million young people across the UK not in employment, education or training. They often feel hopeless about their future, struggling with low confidence, poor mental health and barriers to opportunities.
Our team of business leaders are aiming to raise £500,000 collectively, to show that we believe in the next generation, the future leaders of our industries. The funds will enable The King's Trust to continue being there for young people, giving them the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Please donate, and show your support too.
My Achievements
Updated profile photo
Shared fundraising page
Made a self-donation
Reached 50% of fundraising goal
Reached 100% of fundraising goal
Challenge complete!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£1,000
John Barker
£1,000
Jolyon Barker
£1,000
William Lewis
Go well!
£500
Anonymous
A critical cause
£500
James Latham Plc
£500
Emma Goltz
£500
Richard H
Great cause Jolyon - wishing you all the very best.
£250
Clara
Go, Jolyon!
£250
Tom Rogers
A belated donation. Hope it went well!
£250
Henry Nicholson
Best of luck
£250
Helen Ward
£250
Martine & Henning Holter
£250
Mervyn Jeanne Davies
A pleasure
£250
Piers & Vanessa Dennison
Well done Jolyon, this is such an important cause
£250
David And Aimée
Great initiative. Good luck!
£250
Ninian Wilson
best for the challenge......looks easy ( not ) :)
£250
Murdoch Maclennan
Wishing you huge success
£250
Imogen Barker
Bon voyage et retour
£250
Anonymous
£250
Botts & Company Ltd
£200
John Latham
£200
Adam Barron
Go Jol! Hope it goes well
£150
Andrew Gray
Enjoy the wilds of Scotland and hope it goes well. Andrew G
£150
Simon Nayyar
What a brilliant way to raise money for this remarkable cause, Jolyon. All the best!
£100
Nick Latham
Good luck !
£100
Donald Ricketts
£100
Jocelin Harris
£100
Peter Jensen
Great cause- good luck
£100
Sarah Latham Phillips
£100
Jason Caulfield
£100
Ian Mcn
Well done Jolyon - a great cause.
£75
Andy Cowen
All the best Jolyon. A great cause.
£55
Ros And Alistair Chesser
Good luck with your challenge.
£55
Constantinos Shiatis
This is a fantastic initiative, Jolyon. In this rapidly changing world, the problem of youth unemployment risks becoming ever more endemic.
£55
Constantinos Shiatis
£55
Pippa French
£55
Pietro Strada
Well done Sam and Jolyon - keep pedalling hard and post progress on Strava :-)
£50
Tom Toumazis
Jolyon, looks like such an amazing experience! Have a blast, and good luck reaching your £20k goal.
£50
Richard Davidson-houston
Great cause. Glad to support.
Well done for taking up the challenge Jol. Is great charity. Love John and Lizzie