I'm joining The King's Trust CEO Challenge
In September 2026, I am joining a team of senior business leaders completing The King's Trust CEO Challenge. As part of The Trust's 50th anniversary, we are swapping the office for the wild, testing our own resilience and courage, 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
Your Nls Supporters
£500
Marcus Ward
£350
Sarah Green
Good luck Marcus. What an awesome cause.
£250
Bill Adams
Great cause and best of luck Marcus from all of us at MOSS
£250
Mitra Ai
Proud to support Marcus in this inspiring endeavor, which will help raise vital funds to give young people across the UK the confidence, skills, and opportunities they need to build brighter futures. Wishing Marcus and the team every success as they take on this challenge for such an important cause.
£250
Guy Evans
£250
The Mbs Group
£250
Martin O’grady
All the best Marcus
£200
Ged Smith`
Best of luck Marcus, make us proud
£200
Françoise Call
What a truly inspiring initiative!
£200
Phil
Great cause!
£115
Nicolas Lewisohn
£100
Steve Kemp
£100
Mohith Sondhi
Best of luck
£100
Will Crumbie
Good luck Marcus!
£100
Gillian Gillian Ward
Hope the midges aren't too bad. Lots of luck. Have a good race.
£100
Louise Greenlees
Fabulous cause, have fun too!
£100
Paul Day
Great effort for a really great cause!
£100
Marc Cogliatti
£100
Mark Holland
£100
Stephen Gunn
Good luck!
£100
Marsha Smith
Good luck Marcus!
£100
Jim Pinder
Good luck!
£100
Steven Hacking
Good luck Marcus!
£100
James Male
Good luck Marcus - glad to be supporting such a worthy cause.
£100
Richard Sharpe
Best of luck and hopefully can enjoy!
£65
Jonathan Bonner
Good luck Marcus. A fantastic cause and wishing you well for the trip into the highlands!
£55
Andy Clark
A worthy challenger for a great cause
£55
Oana
I know just the place where you could get some gear from :) Good luck!
£55
Karl
£55
Matt Hughes
Good luck Marcus, I look forward to hearing all about it.
£55
Matthew Ridley
Go Marcus!
£55
Sanjiv Sodha
Great work Marcus!
£55
Jack Lea
Best of luck Marcus!
£55
Matt Trigger
Good luck Marcus!
£55
Adam Caines
Good luck Marcus!
£55
David Jarrett
£55
Paul Harland
Congratulations on completing Marcus! Fabulous achievement for a very worthy cause. I hope you manage to get some rest over the weekend!!
£55
Mark Lawson
Very best of luck Marcus. A great cause indeed!
£55
Catherine B
Very best of luck, and have fun Marcus!
£55
Joerg Alting
good luck Marcus - a great cause
£50
Su Kemp
What a challenge and a great cause! Good luck
£50
Gee S
Marcus, it’s going to be an incredible experience and it’s a great cause. Looking forward to hearing all about it. Gee
£50
Dan Webster
Best of luck, Marcus!
£50
Anonymous
Congratulations Marcus - a great cause and hope the Highlands treat you well! Alex
£50
Clinton Manning
Good luck Marcus. Once you’ve conquered this you should be ready for the jungle with Ant & Dec!
£50
Gordon
Sounds fabulous! Good luck!
£50
Michael Koelnberger
Great initiative Marcus
£50
Simon Miller
Good luck Marcus.
£30
Helen Brooks
Great cause, wishing you all the best with it!
£25
Kate Prentice
Great stuff Marcus! Have a great challenge.
£25
Tracey Murray
Very best of luck Marcus.
£25
Camilla Harvey
Good luck Marcus!
£25
Andrew Wakely
£25
Tim Abbott
£25
Gemma Carter-morris
Good Luck Marcus!
£25
Simon Dawes
Good luck Marcus!
£25
Cari
Great cause - have fun!
£25
Karen Bandoh
Good Luck Marcus!
£20
James Sawley
£20
Andrew Panter
Good luck Marcus.
Well done Marcus! Happy to support such an important cause! From your friends at NLS Canada!