Sykes & Son have chosen Hestia as their charity partner for 2025.

On January 13th, Rob Watkins will be tackling the Montane Winter Spine Challenger North to raise vital funds. The Montane Winter Spine Challenger North is a non-stop, 160 mile race along the Pennine Way from Hardraw to Kirk Yetholm.  This is a truly demanding race that gives you an opportunity to take on the northern section of the full race route. Beginning from Hardraw in North Yorkshire, runners have a time limit of 108 hours to get to the finish line at the infamous village of Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. The trail crosses some of the most beautiful but difficult terrains in Britain including; the Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland National Park, Hadrian’s Wall, and the Cheviots. This is one of the most physically and mentally demanding races out there, made even tougher by the ferocity and intensity of the British winter.

About Hestia

Hestia is a charity that supports adults and children in London and the south east during times of crisis, including people who have experienced domestic abuse and modern slavery, people struggling with their mental health, older people and ex-offenders.

Last year Hestia supported over 20,000 adults and children. Hestia's services are wide-ranging, and help to address people's emotional and practical needs, whether that's by providing them with a home, offering them support in the community, or working with them to access education or work opportunities. Hestia is supported by nearly 1,000 volunteers across London who provide specialist skills such as art therapy, yoga, IT, gardening, and cooking.

Please help us in achieving this target, and help the thousands of men, women and children supported by Hestia to a life beyond crisis. Sykes and Son