Yogesh Chandra Pandey

I'm cycling miles to change young lives from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle

On Sunday 5 October, I will be taking part in Palace to Palace and cycling 45 or 90 miles from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle and raising fund for the King’s Trust.

The King's Trust has tailored programmes and provides long-term support give young people the practical skills and emotional resilience to pick themselves back up and create their own positive futures.

Following a cost of living crisis and pandemic which impacted their education, early careers and wellbeing, there are now almost 1 million young people not currently in work, education or training.

Please help me to support The King's Trust by sponsoring my Palace to Palace cycle ride and sharing my page. Just a £20 donation could provide one young person with an inspiring two hours of work experience in a stable job in a thriving sector

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could support a young person experiencing adversity with dedicated 1-1 support from one of our youth workers.

£35

could help buy smart interview clothes to help a young person land a job.

£55

could help The King's Trust provide a young person managing a struggling new business with expert mentoring

£100

could leave a lasting legacy, this donation could contribute towards the specialist equipment that opens up a lifelong career for 1 young person on the margins of society.

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My Achievements

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Made a self donation

Half way there!

Fundraising target achieved!

Raised £300!

My Updates

Journey

Monday 6th Oct

Mind is the one who leads the way

Uddeshya (aspiration)

Thursday 2nd Oct

चल रहा हूँ,

आशा की किरन पाने को।

जो लिया वो लौटाने को।

कोई हिसाब बाक़ी ना रह जाए,

ये पूर्ण विराम लगाने को ।।

चल रहा हूँ,

स्वप्न पूर्ण होने की आशा जगाने को।

स्वतंत्रता के बोध को जगाने को।

आवागमन का दौर बाक़ी ना रह जाए,

यह पूर्ण विराम लगाने को ।।

चल रहा हूँ,

घर से दफ़्तर अर्थ पाने को ।

घर और मंदिर का भेद समझ पाने को ।

समाज के स्वार्थ का ताना बना बाकी ना रह जाए,

यह पूर्ण विराम लगाने को ।।

चल रहा हूँ,

मन के तिलस्म को तोड़ पाने को ।

अहंकार के नीव को हिलाने को ।

एक बार फिर कहीं मिलन अधूरा ना रह जाए ,

ये पूर्ण विराम लगाने को ।।

A Thought That Finally Took Root: My Journey Toward Giving Back

Wednesday 1st Oct

For years, a quiet thought lingered at the back of my mind—a desire to support those in need, to contribute meaningfully to society. It wasn’t loud or demanding, but it was persistent. Yet somehow, every time I considered acting on it, something would pull me away. A busy schedule, a fleeting doubt, or simply the inertia of daily life. The thought remained just that—a thought.

But this time was different.

Encouraged by my wife Smita Pandey—who is not only my life partner but also a skilled CBT therapist, life coach based in London—I decided to take on a challenge that would push me beyond my comfort zone. Her conviction and clarity helped me see that giving back doesn’t always require grand gestures. Sometimes, it’s about showing up, being present, and doing something that stretches your physical and mental boundaries for a greater cause.

Together, we began exploring ways to make a meaningful impact. We wanted to do something that wasn’t just symbolic, but transformative—for ourselves and for others. The idea was simple: find a challenge that tests our limits and channels that energy into something that benefits the community.

This journey wasn’t just about charity or volunteering. It was about redefining purpose. It was about aligning our personal growth with social contribution. And most importantly, it was about finally acting on that lingering thought that had waited so long to be heard.

“Whosoever searches, finds”

Because sometimes, all it takes is one moment of courage, one supportive nudge, and one meaningful challenge to turn a thought into action.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Pankaj Tiwari

All the best Yogesh Ji !!

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